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.
LA mayor on homelessness, infrastructure and deciding not to run in 2020
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Dec 23, 2019
How is the nation's second-largest city thinking about its two biggest problems?
Your car is not self-driving, no matter how much it seems like it is
by
Ben Bradford
Jan 16, 2019
Drivers might be relying on their car's safety technology more than they should.
Back in the '60s traffic in LA was so light a traveling circus clown could cross town in 20 minutes. So what happened?
Apr 24, 2018
In LA, sitting in and complaining about traffic is a way of life. But the congestion is also a sign of a thriving economy.
Outlet malls thrive as shoppers search for bargains and experiences
Apr 12, 2017
In the past five years, sales at the shopping centers have doubled to about $50 billion.
Proposed LA law would provide storage units for the homeless
by
Tony Wagner
Mar 30, 2016
The city with one of the biggest homeless populations tries a new approach to clearing homeless encampments.
On stage with the CEO of the LA Philharmonic
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Mar 9, 2016
Kai goes to the Walt Disney Concert Hall to talk to Deborah Borda, CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Bridge seen as key to mountain lion survival near L.A.
by
Adam Popescu
Jan 1, 2016
About a dozen mountain lions live on the city’s outskirts.
Are pro sports teams economic winners for cities?
by
Ben Bergman
Mar 19, 2015
A baseball team has about the same economic impact as a midsize department store.