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southern California

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Economics
California’s undocumented workers help the economy grow – but may pay the cost
Environment
There’s a new weapon in the battle against wildfires — goats
Gil Devine in front of his home in Mexico, near the border. Devine commutes to work six days a week in San Diego.
Lifestyle & Belief
Some Americans are trading their US homes for an international commute from Mexico
Women take part in the Maghrib prayer just after sunset at 5:34 p.m. at West Coast Islamic Society in Anaheim on Feb. 12. The prayer is the fourth of five daily prayers.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Heading to Disneyland? Now, you can stop by the Middle East on the way
Are Bob Filner’s Days in Office as San Diego Mayor Numbered?
Anna Deavere Smith Reflects on Rodney King and LA Riots, 20 Years Later
Latino or Hispanic: What’s in a Label?
Wooing Latino Voters, Politicians Risk Blunders
Global Politics
US Aerospace and Defense Companies Set Up Shop in Mexico
Smile for the Sea Lions
Los Angelenos Get out of their Cars, Into the Streets …and Onto the Trains
California Wildfires
Remaking the Los Angeles River
Harbor Pollution
Animal Yenta
Arts, Culture & Media
Propelled to Paint
Arts, Culture & Media
Wide spectrum of music at Coachella 2011
Environment
Fires Rage Outside of Pasadena