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Glory Days of the Los Angeles River - Part I
Prior to its channelization the Los Angeles River was once lush with trees brimming with wildlife. The river provided food, shelter, transportation, and recreation for the indigenous population, and later the settlement of the Spanish empire. It provided inspiration for a generation of artists who migrated West at the turn of the century.
February 26, 2012
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Helping the Los Angeles River Change Course
By: Ian Shive | Nature in Focus
As a human trying to commute from Long Beach to Downtown Los Angeles to the hills of Pasadena, you probably already know that you’ll be making your way on infamous, traffic-clogged roads filled with obstacles to be avoided.
Date: June 06, 2022
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LA Explained: The Los Angeles River
Is it a river? A sewer? A flood control channel? A place to film awesome drag racing scenes? A tool of gentrifiers to raise property values? What's the deal with the L.A. River, and why should I care about it? Let's find out.
By Emily Guerin
Published Jun 22, 2018 11:51 AM
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Los Angeles River
The L.A. River was once the foundation of life in the area, long before there was a California or even a United States. Today, efforts are under way to return its role as a vital component of our city's landscape.
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He Made Waves on the River: Lewis MacAdams Passes Away
Born in San Angelo, Texas, in 1944, MacAdams always straddled the world of politics and poetry. His parents were both politically inclined, and his time in New York "included advocating for civil rights as well as sleeping on people's couches, following poets around."
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Los Angeles Flood of 1938: The Destruction Begins
The storm began late Sunday night on February 27th 1938. By the second day of rainfall the official weather forecast reported that Los Angeles and vicinity will be "unsettled with rain Monday and probably Tuesday" - an understatement for the havoc to come. In twenty-four hours - by 10:30 p.m., February 28th - the average seasonal rainfall in Los Angeles was up to 14.43 inches.
February 27, 2012
Dr. Sabrina Drill