#189: When we say "L.A.," what are we talking about exactly? The city? The county? One of the 88 cites within the county? Or how about the unincorporated areas?

It's all pretty complicated. So how did it get to be like this? As it turns out, one of the answers is water.

LAist's LA Explained reporter Caitlin Hernández joins us to help explain.

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Do You Live In LA City, LA County Or Another City Altogether? Yeah, We’re Confused Too. Here Are Some Basics