LA Weekly
When Gangs And Rail Collide
J. Eric Priestley tells a story about gang confrontation on the nation's busiest and deadliest light-rail line.
Stories From The Nation's Deadliest Light-rail Line
Ben Quiñones shares his observations about traveling on L.A.'s 'Ghetto Blue' -- the busiest and the deadliest light-rail line in the nation.
Are Big-box Superstores The New Town Squares?
Malls have been replaced by big-box superstores as the new town square. How long will it be until they have to surrender control to people exercising their free-speech rights?
'The Final Urban Assault' On Your Local Supermarket
Wal-Mart is on the offensive in L.A., using all kinds of tactics – including a ballot referendum – to ensure its longevity in southern California.
The Future Of Los Angeles: Hopeless
At a forum in Los Angeles, architect Frank Gehry says he has given up on Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles River: Paradise Reclaimed?
This issue of L.A. Weekly focuses on the L.A River, the most monumental public-works project in the West.
Compton: The Nation's Most Notorious City?
Compton's mayor has been called the King of Compton -- and his term the reign of chaos.
Goodbye To Electric Cars?
The electric car sounds like a great idea, but even one of its leading supporters has lost faith.
Best Of LA 2000
The Los Angeles Weekly publishes their perennial Best of Los Angeles 2000 issue.
The Continuing Playa Vista Saga
The LA Weekly continues its ongoing and heated commentary about the continuing saga that is Playa Vista.
When Anti-Growth Goes Too Far
Will anti-growth activists in Santa Monica, California cause world-renowned think tank RAND to leave the city it has called home for 50 years?
Santa Monica Appraises Its Past
Debate grows as development threatens existing building stock.
End Of The Line For L.A. River Park
LA Weekly comes out against the first major decision of the new Area Planning Commission.
Dock City
San Pedro is bucking for a bit more respect these days and has plans for its own promenade.
Forcing out Santa Monica's Artists?
Santa Monica used to be a haven for artists. But high rents are driving many away, and the city isn’t doing much to keep them.
LA Weekly On LA's Neighborhood Councils
The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, created to run LA's new neighborhood councils, is under fire.
It's Not Easy Being Green
The LA Weekly reports on some brilliant - and bungled - attempts to save Los Angeles' urban forest.
LAUSD's Crisis: How to Site, Plan and Build 30 New Schools?
LA Weekly challenges Mayor Riordan and LAUSD's new Chief: Build new schools. Fast.
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