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How Democrats would pick a new candidate if Biden drops out, step by step

How Democrats would pick a new candidate if Biden drops out, step by step

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 21, 2024democracy, politics, policy, voting

COVID-19 Can Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain—Especially for Older People

COVID-19 Can Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain—Especially for Older People

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 19, 2024health, public health, aging, science

In ‘generational moment,’ Port of L.A. faces shifting winds in business and politics

In ‘generational moment,’ Port of L.A. faces shifting winds in business and politics

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 18, 2024los angeles, art, business, politics, global, workforce

California’s billion-dollar hydrogen hub project is approved — but not without controversy

California’s billion-dollar hydrogen hub project is approved — but not without controversy

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 17, 2024California, environment, sustainability, policy, finance, public finance

Biden may endorse big Supreme Court reforms. Do term limits for justices have a chance?

Biden may endorse big Supreme Court reforms. Do term limits for justices have a chance?

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 17, 2024government, courts, justice, policy

Willow Bay explains why she and Bob Iger bought Angel City FC: ‘Culture-defining moment’

Willow Bay explains why she and Bob Iger bought Angel City FC: ‘Culture-defining moment’

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 17, 2024culture, finance, los angeles, women, leadership

The answer to your search may depend on where you live

The answer to your search may depend on where you live

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 16, 2024technology, data, global, public safety, education

100 native trees will be planted in Elysian Park for the Broad’s Joseph Beuys exhibition

100 native trees will be planted in Elysian Park for the Broad’s Joseph Beuys exhibition

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 11, 2024museum, art, artists, environment, los angeles

L.A. Clippers’ New Home, Intuit Dome, Is a Hot Ticket for Art

L.A. Clippers’ New Home, Intuit Dome, Is a Hot Ticket for Art

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 10, 2024los angeles, art, artists, civic engagement, culture

Meet the Californians serving in the first class of the American Climate Corps

Meet the Californians serving in the first class of the American Climate Corps

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 9, 2024climate, California, policy, civic engagement

He makes giant trolls out of trash, hides them in woods for people to find

He makes giant trolls out of trash, hides them in woods for people to find

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 9, 2024art, artist, environment, sustainability

9 Mayors on What Divides America, and What Will Save It

9 Mayors on What Divides America, and What Will Save It

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 8, 2024cities, leadership, politics, policy, government, culture

The L.A. County supervisors: The Five Little Queens

The L.A. County supervisors: The Five Little Queens

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 7, 2024los angeles, women, finance, public finance, policy, leadership

California adopts sweeping statewide water conservation framework

California adopts sweeping statewide water conservation framework

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 3, 2024water, sustainability, resiliency, California, policy

Should L.A. County expand to nine supervisors? Voters may decide in November

Should L.A. County expand to nine supervisors? Voters may decide in November

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 3, 2024los angeles, government, voting, policy

Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test? Take our civics quiz.

Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test? Take our civics quiz.

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 3, 2024civic engagement, civic action, civic space, history

America has a big birthday coming. How could we possibly celebrate it?

America has a big birthday coming. How could we possibly celebrate it?

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 3, 2024democracy, politics, government, culture

L.A. population is aging fast. Here’s how it’s dramatically transforming the city

L.A. population is aging fast. Here’s how it’s dramatically transforming the city

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 2, 2024los angeles, aging, youth, data, immigration, housing, economics, civic space, civic engagement

For the first time since 2018, homeless count finds fewer people living on L.A. streets

For the first time since 2018, homeless count finds fewer people living on L.A. streets

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 1, 2024housing, los angeles, data, civic space, public space

LAUSD is exempt from stormwater regulations. Environmentalists say that needs to change

LAUSD is exempt from stormwater regulations. Environmentalists say that needs to change

Cynthia HirschhornJune 30, 2024los angeles, education, water, environment, policy