In the 1950s, the air in L.A. was so bad a Hollywood actor started a side business to "can" smog. Today, these cans of Genuine Los Angeles Smog. Here's our story.

In the 1950s, the air in L.A. was so bad a Hollywood actor started a side business to "can" smog. Today, these cans of Genuine Los Angeles Smog. Here's our story.

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Don’t like fresh LA smog? A can of vintage stuff from the 1950s is for sale

Immigrants’ rights groups say there are an estimated 2,000 people in custody at Adelanto who live in poor conditions.

Immigrants&rsquo; rights groups say there are an estimated 2,000 people in custody at Adelanto who live in poor conditions.

A caravan is heading to Adelanto to protest conditions at the immigrant detention center

Joshua Heller shares his favorite San Fernando Valley breakfast spots with host Julia Paskin.

Joshua Heller shares his favorite San Fernando Valley breakfast spots with host Julia Paskin.

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Learn about the history of L.A.'s Koreatown through its menus with LAist host Julia Paskin and food writer Tien Nguyen.

Learn about the history of L.A.'s Koreatown through its menus with LAist host Julia Paskin and food writer Tien Nguyen.

Don’t like fresh LA smog? A can of vintage stuff from the 1950s is for sale

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