A soda can may look ordinary, but its story can begin in red earth. This piece traces how bauxite forms through weathering and why this hidden rock matters to the aluminum we use every day.
Literacy nonprofit 826LA keeps creative writing alive for Los Angeles youth
Nonprofit 826LA empowers students to find a love for reading, writing and creativity.
El Segundo Community’s Growing Efforts for Cultural Recognition and Belonging
El Segundo community members show recent efforts have changed past assumptions about the town’s vibrant cultural diversity.
As the L.A. Metro improves some rail lines, commuters weigh in on what improvements they want to see
While the L.A. metro sees expansions in some regions, commuters say they hope to see improvements across more bus lines and stations.
Tia Chucha’s fosters community among San Fernando Valley residents
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural stands as the only independent bookstore in the northeast San Fernando Valley. Since its inception in 2001, the bookstore evolved into a nonprofit focused on promoting literacy and cultural celebration.
As healthcare costs rise, community resources make healthcare accessible
Affordable healthcare in the United States is costly and difficult to access for the average American, yet advocacy organizations, community and student health centers are all great resources to receive the care you need.
Angelenos strive to make fashion more sustainable as textiles pile up in landfills
A vital wave of sustainability takes form in L.A.’s local fashion up-cycling and secondhand sellers.
‘Do-Not-Eat’: The aging warning signs on Southern California piers
Along each of the nine Southern California piers in what’s known as the “Red Zone,” 50 miles of coastline where fish are contaminated, multilingual signs warn local anglers against consuming certain fish species.
Electrical test technician Amber Wood encourages women to enter trade careers
Women and girls were inspired to explore new career paths at the Women’s Career and Wellness Expo hosted by LADWP.
How 3D printing is changing the way we make teeth
Digital dentistry is turning crowns, aligners and dental models into products of scanning, software and materials science.