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Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.

Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.

Cynthia HirschhornApril 22, 2024California, technology, sustainability, environment, climate, energy

Meet the homeless L.A. immigrants who built their own home in gentrifying Highland Park

Meet the homeless L.A. immigrants who built their own home in gentrifying Highland Park

Cynthia HirschhornApril 22, 2024los angeles, immigration, housing, public space, civic space, economics, culture, urban planning

California wants to harness more than half its land to combat climate change by 2045. Here’s how

California wants to harness more than half its land to combat climate change by 2045. Here’s how

Cynthia HirschhornApril 22, 2024California, climate, environment, resiliency, sustainability, policy

Newsom calls out Republican abortion policies in new ad running in Alabama

Newsom calls out Republican abortion policies in new ad running in Alabama

Cynthia HirschhornApril 21, 2024abortion, democracy, politics, policy, government, culture

Mayor Bass’ ambitious housing program calls on L.A.’s wealthy. Can she pull it off?

Mayor Bass’ ambitious housing program calls on L.A.’s wealthy. Can she pull it off?

Cynthia HirschhornApril 21, 2024los angeles, government, politics, finance, policy, housing, economics, public finance, civic space

Posting your opinion on social media won’t save democracy, but this might

Posting your opinion on social media won’t save democracy, but this might

Cynthia HirschhornApril 21, 2024media, democracy, politics, culture, communication, civic engagement

This Earth Day, Jane Fonda is Shining a Light on the Big Oil Showdown in California—and Why All of Us Should Care

This Earth Day, Jane Fonda is Shining a Light on the Big Oil Showdown in California—and Why All of Us Should Care

Cynthia HirschhornApril 20, 2024environment, climate, sustainability, resiliency, women, civic action

LAPD’s recruiting woes laid bare: Only 30 officers per class, analysis shows

LAPD’s recruiting woes laid bare: Only 30 officers per class, analysis shows

Cynthia HirschhornApril 20, 2024los angeles, police, policy, civic engagement, government, politics, workforce

Poll: Biden support drops dramatically among young men

Poll: Biden support drops dramatically among young men

Cynthia HirschhornApril 20, 2024politics, government, data, voting, gender

Younger votes still lean toward Biden — but it’s complicated

Younger votes still lean toward Biden — but it’s complicated

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024politics, youth, voting, democracy, data

In scramble to protect workers against heat, California officials exclude prisons from new rules

In scramble to protect workers against heat, California officials exclude prisons from new rules

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024California, workforce, policy, infrastructure, public finance, public safety

Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.

Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024water, environment, climate, data, sustainability, policy

Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After W.N.B.A. Draft

Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After W.N.B.A. Draft

Cynthia HirschhornApril 17, 2024women, gender, sports, politics, equity, policy

Mayor Bass State of the City Remarks as Prepared: ‘A New L.A.’

Mayor Bass State of the City Remarks as Prepared: ‘A New L.A.’

Cynthia HirschhornApril 17, 2024los angeles, government, politics, housing, civic engagement, civic action, policy

Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die

Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die

Cynthia HirschhornApril 16, 2024environment, cities, infrastructure, development

L.A.’s water supplies are in good shape. But is the city ready for the next drought?

L.A.’s water supplies are in good shape. But is the city ready for the next drought?

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2024los angeles, water, resiliency, climate, environment

The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet

The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2024technology, politics, media, communication, culture

Citing safety, USC bans pro-Palestinian valedictorian from speaking at graduation

Citing safety, USC bans pro-Palestinian valedictorian from speaking at graduation

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2024politics, culture, education, media, communication, policy, justice, social justice, civic engagement

6 Compliments That Land Every Time

6 Compliments That Land Every Time

Cynthia HirschhornApril 12, 2024community, communication, culture

Google says it will reduce some user access to California news sites

Google says it will reduce some user access to California news sites

Cynthia HirschhornApril 12, 2024media, California, technology, policy, communication