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Rebuilding from fire is overwhelming for retirees
WildfiresMany retirees who lost their homes to fire have to decide whether it’s worth rebuilding a house they may have few years left to enjoy – if they can even afford it.
Backstage with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil at Coachella
ArtsTwo SoCal music institutions come together for the first time to forge the connective tissue across time and genres.
Soil testing in fire zones reveals toxic material left behind
WildfiresToxic material in burn scars remained even after cleanup, an investigation found. Do homeowners feel safe rebuilding?
Displaced Palisades residents find respite on the water
WildfiresA group of neighbors in exile get together for regular harbor cruises in Marina del Rey aboard the Palisades Duffy.
In search of the secret animal highways beneath our roads
EnvironmentCaltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.
Trans athletes find a home at T-Boy Wrestling
LGBTQSpectators gather by the hundreds at T-Boy Wrestling, where trans men turn a community center into WrestleMania.
Poppies aren’t popping: Why a superbloom won’t happen this year
EnvironmentSpring is usually peak poppy season for Southern California, but limited winter showers dampened the flower species’ chances.
SoCal curling: Eyes on Olympics, a dedicated rink, growing the sport
SportsOrange County and Hollywood curling clubs established a rink in Vernon in 2020, but it was short-lived before closing during the COVID pandemic. The O.C.
California accents are way more complex than you think
Los AngelesA project called Los Angeles Speaks is looking at how language evolves and affects communities, including neighborhoods impacted by recent wildfires.