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EducationParents and teachers describe changed relationships with school as the 2021-2022 academic year ends.
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EnvironmentEight oil platforms off California are set to be decommissioned in the next decade, but the fate of the structures themselves has yet to be determined.
LA’s new Sixth Street Viaduct: An icon to replace an icon?
TransportationThe iconic Sixth Street Viaduct, connecting Boyle Heights and downtown LA, is being replaced by a dramatic new one that is set to open in fall 2022.
Hearst Castle centennial salutes architect Julia Morgan
DesignFor its 100th anniversary, the secluded San Simeon retreat of publisher William Randolph Hearst is celebrating architect Julia Morgan with a new tour.
Homelessness turns tiny homes into big business. Not everyone likes the product
Housing & DevelopmentBusiness is booming for a maker of the prefab homeless shelters known as tiny homes. Can a company banking on homelessness also help alleviate it?
Why Palm Springs Airport is pandemic economic success story
CaliforniaWould you rather visit an airport or the dentist? It’s a toss-up for many, but Zocalo columnist Joe Mathews says Palm Springs has the anecdote for our travel nightmares.
Renovated Hollyhock House: Flower motif, art glass, Maya stonework
DesignThe 5,000-square-foot Hollyhock House in East Hollywood was renovated during COVID, and on August 18, it’ll reopen to the public.
Omicron has businesses rethinking in-person work
Los AngelesWith Omicron, many offices resemble ghost towns again, and questions emerge about the future of in-person work. It’s especially true in Culver City.
Will Super Bowl mean money boost for Inglewood residents?
Business & EconomyThe $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium is hosting the Feb. 13 Super Bowl, and while investment is pouring into Inglewood, some residents worry about being able to afford their community.