2017 in 17 graphics
From covering the dynamics of the White House during the Trump administration to putting on our glasses for the first solar eclipse in the Lower 48 states since 1979, this year has been unlike any in recent memory. Deadly wildfires have consumed vast portions of land across California, forcing many to abandon their homes and flee for safety. As 2017 comes to an end, we’ve collected 17 stories that illustrate the moments that have defined the year, and the work we’ve done to visualize it.
Where ‘La La Land’ was shot in L.A., scene by scene
The Oscar-winning film "La La Land" captivated many around the country this year, but for Angelenos, it served as a tour through some of our favorite locations around the city. We created an insider's guide to nearly every scene throughout the film.
The Oscar-winning film "La La Land" captivated many around the country this year, but for Angelenos, it served as a tour through some of our favorite locations around the city. We created an insider's guide to nearly every scene throughout the film.
L.A. keeps building near freeways, even though living there makes people sick
California officials have known for years of the dangers that come from building near freeways, yet construction near traffic pollution has surged. We gathered stories from readers who live near freeways, and made a tool to help Angelenos determine their own risk of exposure to the effects of air pollution.
California officials have known for years of the dangers that come from building near freeways, yet construction near traffic pollution has surged. We gathered stories from readers who live near freeways, and made a tool to help Angelenos determine their own risk of exposure to the effects of air pollution.
A side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and the GOP’s replacement plans
Senate Republicans spent several months revising legislation to roll back the Affordable Care Act. We dove into their legislation to create a comparison between Obamacare and the GOP’s replacement plans.
Senate Republicans spent several months revising legislation to roll back the Affordable Care Act. We dove into their legislation to create a comparison between Obamacare and the GOP’s replacement plans.
Tracking President Trump’s campaign promises
President Trump made several promises to the country throughout his campaign. As he neared the 100-day milestone of his presidency, we took a look at his accomplishments to see whether he met his targets.
President Trump made several promises to the country throughout his campaign. As he neared the 100-day milestone of his presidency, we took a look at his accomplishments to see whether he met his targets.
A solar eclipse is coming on August 21. Here’s what it will look like where you are
The last time most Americans witnessed a solar eclipse was in 1979. Our team gave readers over a month to plan for this year's eclipse by showing what the event would look like around the country.
The last time most Americans witnessed a solar eclipse was in 1979. Our team gave readers over a month to plan for this year's eclipse by showing what the event would look like around the country.
Climb inside the massive tunnel 60 feet below downtown L.A.
Leave the hard hat and miner's light at home; we went 60 feet beneath the streets of Los Angeles to visualize the tunnel boring machine clawing through thousands of feet of earth as part of the $1.75-billion Regional Connector project.
Leave the hard hat and miner's light at home; we went 60 feet beneath the streets of Los Angeles to visualize the tunnel boring machine clawing through thousands of feet of earth as part of the $1.75-billion Regional Connector project.
Why are doughnut boxes pink? The answer could only come out of Southern California
Pink doughnut boxes are so ingrained in L.A. culture that many of us don't notice the phenomenon, and few know the story behind the boxes. Using animation and lots of pink, our team unboxed this history.
Pink doughnut boxes are so ingrained in L.A. culture that many of us don't notice the phenomenon, and few know the story behind the boxes. Using animation and lots of pink, our team unboxed this history.
June gloom
We're no strangers to sunshine here in Southern California, but toward the end of spring, geography, ocean currents and weather patterns coincide to blanket the region in the gray skies we call "June gloom." A series of illustrations explains the science behind this phenomenon.
We're no strangers to sunshine here in Southern California, but toward the end of spring, geography, ocean currents and weather patterns coincide to blanket the region in the gray skies we call "June gloom." A series of illustrations explains the science behind this phenomenon.
Don't waste your time at Disneyland. Here's how to avoid the lines
If you've visited Disneyland recently, you may have noticed the long lines that have become increasingly common at some of the parks' most popular attractions. We waited in line for you and determined the best way to make the most of your time.
If you've visited Disneyland recently, you may have noticed the long lines that have become increasingly common at some of the parks' most popular attractions. We waited in line for you and determined the best way to make the most of your time.
The most notable firings and resignations in the Trump administration
There have been a number of high-profile departures during the first year of the Trump presidency. We decided to log the tenures of former staff members.
There have been a number of high-profile departures during the first year of the Trump presidency. We decided to log the tenures of former staff members.
America’s love-hate relationship with immigrants
The issue of immigration in the United States is not new, but this year it rose to the front of our political and social discourse. We took a look back at the history of America's relationship with immigrants, and how we ultimately arrived where we are today.
The issue of immigration in the United States is not new, but this year it rose to the front of our political and social discourse. We took a look back at the history of America's relationship with immigrants, and how we ultimately arrived where we are today.
This isn’t the best Dodgers team ever — but it’s still pretty great
2017 was the year of the Dodgers. Although they couldn't best the Astros, the team won a Los Angeles-record 104 games, and played an exciting season that captivated the city until the final pitch was thrown. We took a look at how this season compared with other great ones in MLB history.
2017 was the year of the Dodgers. Although they couldn't best the Astros, the team won a Los Angeles-record 104 games, and played an exciting season that captivated the city until the final pitch was thrown. We took a look at how this season compared with other great ones in MLB history.
L.A.’s palm trees are dying and it’s changing the city’s famous skyline
Picture watching “La La Land” without the palm trees gracing the scenic Los Angeles streets. Difficult? Well, officials expect the number of palm trees in the city to sharply decline over the next 50 years. That could drastically change the city's skyline and the backdrops of some of our favorite Hollywood films.
Picture watching “La La Land” without the palm trees gracing the scenic Los Angeles streets. Difficult? Well, officials expect the number of palm trees in the city to sharply decline over the next 50 years. That could drastically change the city's skyline and the backdrops of some of our favorite Hollywood films.
Why the 2017 fire season has been one of California’s worst
This year has been the most destructive fire season on record in California history. Wildfires raging through the state this year have leveled homes and displaced businesses, families and wildlife. What factors have contributed to this year's severe fire season?
This year has been the most destructive fire season on record in California history. Wildfires raging through the state this year have leveled homes and displaced businesses, families and wildlife. What factors have contributed to this year's severe fire season?
Despite a record number of strikeouts, Dodgers’ pitchers fell short
The Dodgers struck out a franchise record number of batters this year. The dominant pitching was enough to lead them to a National League pennant, but not a World Series title. Here are all 1,684 strikeouts from Opening Day through Game 7 of the World Series.
The Dodgers struck out a franchise record number of batters this year. The dominant pitching was enough to lead them to a National League pennant, but not a World Series title. Here are all 1,684 strikeouts from Opening Day through Game 7 of the World Series.
Before and after: Where the Thomas fire destroyed buildings in Ventura
As the year comes to a close, the Thomas fire, which began Dec. 4 near Ventura, has inched closer and closer to becoming the most destructive wildfire in the state's history. We took a look at where the fire destroyed buildings throughout Ventura.
As the year comes to a close, the Thomas fire, which began Dec. 4 near Ventura, has inched closer and closer to becoming the most destructive wildfire in the state's history. We took a look at where the fire destroyed buildings throughout Ventura.
A powerful person has been accused of misconduct at a rate of nearly once every 20 hours since Weinstein
As 2017 comes to a close, we took a look at the deluge of accusations against powerful people that have come to light since Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment and assault on Oct. 5. We found almost 100 people -- a staggering rate of one person accused every 20 hours.
As 2017 comes to a close, we took a look at the deluge of accusations against powerful people that have come to light since Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment and assault on Oct. 5. We found almost 100 people -- a rate of one person accused every 20 hours.
