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Growing pains in South Los Angeles

Apr 27, 2012
South L.A. resident Everett Courtney reflects on his city's rebirth.

Economic mobility in South L.A., two decades later

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

Apr 16, 2012
CicLAvia, an event that brought 100,000 people out on their bikes, got people to linger where they usually don't.

L.A.'s very artsy rock show

Mar 9, 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.

Los Angeles Times begins charging for online content

Mar 2, 2012
The newspaper is following a national trend by instituting a so-called pay wall to read online content. But there is no guarantee the move will work as well in Los Angeles as it has for the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on the future of L.A.

Feb 9, 2012
The Los Angeles mayor and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors discusses public transportation, city budgets and what's ahead for his city.

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Mid-day Extra: More from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Feb 9, 2012
The Los Angeles mayor discusses his city's public transportation issues, economic challenges, and his favorite place to go.

Mid-day Extra: Another basketball star moves to L.A.

Dec 15, 2011
Point guard Chris Paul is moving to Los Angeles to play for the Clippers. What can that do for his own fame, and for the team's success down the line?

Jaguars to L.A.: Hail Mary?

Dec 14, 2011
With stadium plans in motion, Los Angeles is wide open for a team. Could the Jacksonville Jaguars make the play?