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Americans face an epidemic of loneliness. For some, supermarket self-checkouts make it worse

Americans face an epidemic of loneliness. For some, supermarket self-checkouts make it worse

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 28, 2023public health, mental health, health, community, culture, workforce, civic space

Worried about climate change? You can make a difference — here’s how

Worried about climate change? You can make a difference — here’s how

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 27, 2023climate, environment, los angeles, civic action, civic engagement, resiliency

How to get into the hottest clubs in L.A. County — community gardens

How to get into the hottest clubs in L.A. County — community gardens

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 25, 2023los angeles, community, environment, agriculture, sustainability

A New Ocean Preserve Could Save the Waters Off Baja

A New Ocean Preserve Could Save the Waters Off Baja

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 25, 2023water, environment, california

The Silicon Valley Elite Who Want to Build a City From Scratch

The Silicon Valley Elite Who Want to Build a City From Scratch

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 25, 2023technology, leadership, development, infrastructure, public space, public finance

This Is Public Housing. Just Don’t Call It That.

This Is Public Housing. Just Don’t Call It That.

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 25, 2023housing, public space, civic space, policy, infrastructure, development, economics

California is working on solutions to worsening climate change. Will they be enough?

California is working on solutions to worsening climate change. Will they be enough?

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 24, 2023california, climate, environment, policy, sustainability, resiliency

How South Korean’s composting system became a model for the world

How South Korean’s composting system became a model for the world

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 24, 2023global, environment, policy, sustainability, civic engagement

Mapping Trees In Urban Areas Can Help Fight Climate Change

Mapping Trees In Urban Areas Can Help Fight Climate Change

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 24, 2023climate, environment, urban design, cities

L.A. County fails to place older foster kids, leaving them homeless, lawsuit alleges

L.A. County fails to place older foster kids, leaving them homeless, lawsuit alleges

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 23, 2023los angeles, youth, policy, housing, public space, civic space

Visions of power in ‘Barbie,’ Beyoncé, Taylor Swift

Visions of power in ‘Barbie,’ Beyoncé, Taylor Swift

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 23, 2023women, art, artists, media, culture

Southern California’s ‘water doctor’ pushes for transformation to adapt to climate change

Southern California’s ‘water doctor’ pushes for transformation to adapt to climate change

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 23, 2023california, water, climate, infrastructure

A home, an office and a park demonstrate that design can be environmentally conscious — and look good

A home, an office and a park demonstrate that design can be environmentally conscious — and look good

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 21, 2023environment, design, urban design, infrastructure

Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who is taking on Trump

Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who is taking on Trump

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 15, 2023women, justice, courts, government, voting

In Beverly Hills, a dispute over a clinic puts California’s image as an abortion haven to the test

In Beverly Hills, a dispute over a clinic puts California’s image as an abortion haven to the test

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023los angeles, california, abortion, policy, courts

Young environmental activists prevail in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

Young environmental activists prevail in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023youth, environment, leadership, activism, civic action, civic engagement, policy, climate, courts, government

LAUSD’s first day: ‘Boo hoo’ parent breakfast, more 4-year-olds, ambitious academic goals

LAUSD’s first day: ‘Boo hoo’ parent breakfast, more 4-year-olds, ambitious academic goals

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023los angeles, education, youth, innovation

She Just Had a Baby. Soon She'll Start 7th Grade.

She Just Had a Baby. Soon She'll Start 7th Grade.

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023women, gender, policy, youth

Opinion: L.A. doesn’t have enough parks. Why can’t our schools fill the gap?

Opinion: L.A. doesn’t have enough parks. Why can’t our schools fill the gap?

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023education, youth, civic space, public space, los angeles, urban design, urban planning

Southeast L.A. County cities enact rent control to keep residents housed

Southeast L.A. County cities enact rent control to keep residents housed

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 14, 2023housing, los angeles, policy, public space, civic space, public finance, economics