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Journo, Filmmaker, “Alarmist” per the CA Almond Board. | (A) Managing Editor — @SpecNews1SoCal | Past: @LAist @KESQ @KNXNews | @GoYardGoats Stud of the Game™ |
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Wrench thrown in L.A. oil well ban plan

Wrench thrown in L.A. oil well ban plan

A ban on new oil wells in L.A. city limits hits a legal roadblock. Triple-digit temperatures lead to a red fl…

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What does fire containment mean, anyway?

What does fire containment mean, anyway?

When fire officials say a fire is at 25% containment, what exactly does that mean? We asked retired L.A. Coun…

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Here's How LA Is Going To Construct The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing

Here's How LA Is Going To Construct The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing

The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing’s much-awaited groundbreaking took place, appropriately, on Earth Day.

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Is L.A. going broke?

Is L.A. going broke?

The city of L.A. is facing serious money woes amid a long list of liability settlements that add up to more t…

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Behind the Mic

Behind the Mic

A day in the life of our Digital Managing Editor, Sam Benson Smith.

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The Feverish Story Of A Last-Second Primary Voter

The Feverish Story Of A Last-Second Primary Voter

Dozens of voters dropped their ballots mere minutes before the box locked.

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After A False Start And 13 Years, Pro Women's Soccer Returns To LA - In Heavenly Fashion

After A False Start And 13 Years, Pro Women's Soccer Returns To LA - In Heavenly Fashion

When Angel City FC takes the pitch at Banc of California Stadium Friday night, they're playing for more than …

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The Los Angeles Rams Are Super Bowl Champions. Relive The Cartoonish Glory With Our Big Game Oral...

The Los Angeles Rams Are Super Bowl Champions. Relive The Cartoonish Glory With Our Big Game Oral...

The Rams have clambered their way back to the summit. Just three years after getting shut down by the New Eng…

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Behind the Photos: Northern Mongolia Mining Camps - OFF ASSIGNMENT

Behind the Photos: Northern Mongolia Mining Camps - OFF ASSIGNMENT

Andrew Rowat’s photography has been featured in GQ, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, among other publications…

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LA Kings Return To The Playoffs After Four-Year Drought

LA Kings Return To The Playoffs After Four-Year Drought

The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers Monday night in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs…

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Fresh off another Cup win, Mark Recchi says he could still skate a shift

Fresh off another Cup win, Mark Recchi says he could still skate a shift

Recchi played for 7 different teams and won the Stanley Cup 3 times as a player Mark Recchi is running out of…

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