Recently in LA River
Photo highlights from a brief excursion to the Bette Davis Picnic Area and the Los Angeles River after a rainstorm.
The first morning of Daylight Saving Time, fifty local tourists set out to explore the lower half of the Los Angeles River.
When it comes to water, Los Angeles will go to great lengths--A ground breaking to replace the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe reservoirs.
This week's L.A. River excursion along the Tujunga Wash Greenway, a lush green walkway amidst the dense urban sprawl.
Subject to flash floods and swelling with each major storm, the Los Angeles River can be unexpectedly dangerous.
The 1938 flooding of the L.A. River was the final blow as public demand for tighter flood controls would prompt its channelization.
The 1938 flooding of the L.A. River caused unprecedented destruction all across the county.
As part of our four-part series in observance of the 1938 Los Angeles River flood, which devastated Southern California leading to the channelization of the L.A. River and its tributaries, we recount the glory days with personal stories and reflections.
A 2-mile bike path along the Arroyo Seco also offers a different vantage point when walking through the bottom of this tributary of the Los Angeles River.
12 years after its approval for conversion from an abandoned rail yard, the Los Angeles State Historic Park remains unfinished.
The Sepulveda Basin is one of few areas along the Los Angeles River that offers a glimpse into what the river once was and what the rest of the river may one day be.
A new wetlands park in South Los Angeles paves the way for re-greening public space while cleaning up the surrounding waters.
A short walk through Burbank's Rancho Equestrian District, a large equine community adjacent to the Los Angeles River.
A short trip to the Los Angeles River can soothe a week's worth of stress. Grab a cup of coffee and visit Frogtown's West Bank.
Choosing the right option for ownership of an L.A. River-adjacent parcel will be crucial for the future of the river.
The image of a downtown skyline seen from the broad sweep across the Los Angeles River, interrupted with a distinct curve near steel double arches, is burned in as a visual point of reference.
The Los Angeles Urban Rangers led crowds of nighttime explorers along the Los Angeles River. Our video documents their reactions and hopes for more nature in L.A.
Donna Deitch's stylish 1978 mini-documentary 'The Great Wall of Los Angeles' captures a moment in time when the community came together to create the landmark mural.
The Los Angeles River has been designated with two initiatives providing federal resources for revitalizing the Glendale Narrows.
Departures producer Juan Devis weighs in on the potential sale of Taylor Yards to a Texas industrial developer and the severe impact it may have towards L.A. River's revitalization plans.
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