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A nun's take on the economic recovery
Jeremy Hobson May 25, 2012
Sister Albertina Morales works with some of the most economically destitute people in Los Angeles. And according to her, the economic recovery isn't much of a recovery at all.
Los Angeles moves to eliminate plastic bags
David Brancaccio May 24, 2012
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to phase out plastic bags at the checkout with a ten cent tax. Other cities around the country have enacted similar measures, but Los Angeles is the largest U.S. city to do so.
L.A. pro teams pull postseason hat trick
Eve Troeh May 17, 2012
The Lakers, the Clippers and the Kings all in the playoffs at the same time this year. That spells big money for the Staples Center and busy times for the people who transform the sports arena from a basketball court to hockey rink.
Growing pains in South Los Angeles
Desiree Pena May 1, 2012
South L.A. resident Everett Courtney reflects on his city's rebirth.
Reporter's Notebook: Building prosperity is still a struggle in South L.A.
Mitchell Hartman Apr 30, 2012
Twenty years after the riots, a reporter returns.
Economic mobility in South L.A., two decades later
Mitchell Hartman Apr 26, 2012
Twenty years after the L.A. riots, many residents who move up the economic ladder move out of South L.A.
Los Angeles hosts a 10-mile-long block party
Eve Troeh Apr 24, 2012
CicLAvia, an event that brought 100,000 people out on their bikes, got people to linger where they usually don't.
Getting gasoline to the East Coast
Adriene Hill Mar 21, 2012
Obama may waive a law so that foreign ships can transport gas from the Gulf of Mexico to the East Coast to ease shortages and lower prices.
Panama Canal expansion brings competition for East Coast ports
Janet Babin Mar 14, 2012
The Panama Canal is getting a makeover, and it could be a gamechanger for Atlantic coast ports -- that is, if those ports are ready in time.
L.A.'s very artsy rock show
Sanden Totten Mar 13, 2012
A mega-boulder is making its way to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it will be part of a permanent installation. It's one very pricey trip.
