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City Panel Takes Steps to Legalize Murals in Los Angeles

A decade-old ban of murals, which when on private property are considered commercial signs under broad city codes, is likely headed for change.

Tavis Smiley (L) and Dr. Cornell West attend Time's 100 Most Influential People on May 5, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

The Perils of Poverty Talk

You would think supporting the needs of poor folk would be uncontroversial, but for Tavis Smiley and Cornel West, it's been nothing less than fighting words.

Diabolically Delicious Local Halloween Treats

Grocery store candy has its own delicious benefits, but we're partial to the locally made, artisanal sweet stuff.

The California Art Club invited artists to La Casita del Arroyo Clubhouse October 12th for "Paint On"

California Art Club Members Converge on Arroyo Seco for 'Paint-Out'

The California Art Club, one of the oldest and most active fine-arts organizations in California, wrapped up its Centennial Celebration with "Paint Out," an invitation to 25 club artists to paint "en plein air" (in the open air) the lush gardens surrou...

The Los Angeles River: A Recent View of the Past, Present and Future

A hand drawn map from 1897 tells the story of the LA River's past and possible future.

Food Trucks Give City Regulations a Failing Grade

"They not only grade you once, but repeatedly visit you on your truck while we're at our peak hours. We've got to constantly be under some sort of inspection."

The Lost Hills of Downtown Los Angeles

Entire hills have vanished from L.A.'s urban core.

The Labyrinth of Democracy: A Look at California's Progressive Reform 100 Years Later

It's a happy -- more or less -- 100th birthday for California's Progressive triumph.

What Makes a L.A. Neighborhood?

Eric Brightwell, cartographer for Pendersleigh & Sons and proprietor of men's boutique Brightwell, shares his thoughts on neighborhoods of L.A.

Los Angeles is One Step Closer Towards Banning Single-Use Bags

In what is the strictest bag ban to be explored to date, the Los Angeles Board of Public Works met Wednesday morning and unanimously voted to support a ban of plastic and paper bags in the city of Los Angeles.

Janie Geiser's Fantastic Films

Janie Geiser's short animated films take you into the realm of the uncanny, the marvelous and the in-between.

Vaccination Battle: Producer's Notes

"Vaccination Battle" producer Angela Shelley talks about what went into covering this controversial and emotional issue.

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