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Los angeles
The New Deal history in LA's freeways
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 19, 2024
The backbone of Los Angeles' extensive highway system was built with the aid of FDR's historic public works program.
Typewriter salesman says creative types in L.A. help grow his business
Oct 2, 2023
Aaron Therol says he's saving a piece of history while he's saving people from distractions.
With volunteerism in decline, this nonprofit turned to seniors
Sep 21, 2023
When COVID hit, the volunteers on that many nonprofits depended upon disappeared.
Municipal composting helps food scraps find a second life
Jun 29, 2023
More and more cities are implementing food scrap collection to reduce landfill methane emissions and help meet climate targets.
After 9 years, LA cheese shop moves to a space of its own
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
May 23, 2023
Lydia Clarke's business struggled in the early days of the pandemic. Now, she says, "I know we can do it."
A window into LA's budding scene for Latin vinyl records
by
Jarrett Dang
and Erika Soderstrom
Mar 9, 2023
At Sonido del Valle in Boyle Heights, owner Rene Perez said Latin vinyl records are the main attraction, not just another section.
For public good, not for profit.
"We are explicitly for members of the lesbian community": Inside Los Angeles' first lesbian bar in years
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Mar 7, 2023
Last month, Mara Herbkersman and Emily Biealgus opened The Ruby Fruit, a restaurant and wine bar.
The LA distillery ginning up business in the non-alcoholic spirit market
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Feb 22, 2023
In 2022, over two-thirds of Greenbar Distillery's sales were in the non-alcoholic market. For owners Litty Mathew and Melkon Khosrovian, that means that non-alcoholic drinks are going to be part of their future.
Can Los Angeles repeat its past Olympic success?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 28, 2022
Mayor Eric Garcetti says the city's existing infrastructure and innovative approach will allow the 2028 Games to mirror the financial victories of 1984.