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The Big One, in Graphic Form
A video depicts the impact of a major earthquake, and encourages preparedness. Now.

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Fast, Faster L.A.: Looking at History to Steer Our Future
We hang L.A. history on imperial expansion, of Spain and the United States.

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Making Mistakes and the Perfection of Trying Again
Being human isn't about achieving perfection, it's about running aground.
Fading Tinsel: New Report Pictures Trouble in Hollywood
Good jobs will continue to flee Hollywood.
Explainer: Sriracha, Irwindale, and the Politics of Hot Sauce
Sriracha, the almost mythical red sauce made in Irwindale, is actually pretty simple stuff.

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Awards, But No Audience: What '12 Years a Slave' Tells Us About America Today
As "12 Years A Slave" demonstrates, the stories we celebrate on screen are not necessarily the ones we celebrate in real life.
After Indictments, 5 Lessons from Ron and Tom Calderon
The several lessons to be learned from the FBI's investigation of Tom and Ron Calderon aren't pretty.
Persistence of Memories at a Roadside Shrine
A community of mourners has maintained a roadside memorial at least since 2008.