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1 day ago · Los Angeles, city, seat of Los Angeles county, southern California, U.S. It is the second most populous city and metropolitan area in the U.S. Home of the American entertainment industry, the city is also known for its pleasant weather, urban sprawl, traffic, beaches, and ethnic and racial diversity.
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2 days ago · It covers about 469 square miles (1,210 km 2 ), [6] and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estimated 9.86 million residents as of 2022. [16] It is the fourth-most visited city in the U.S. with over 2.7 million visitors as of 2022.
4 days ago · California portal. v. t. e. The history of Los Angeles began in 1781 when 44 settlers from central New Spain (modern Mexico) established a permanent settlement in what is now Downtown Los Angeles, as instructed by Spanish Governor of Las Californias, Felipe de Neve, and authorized by Viceroy Antonio María de Bucareli.
1 day ago · An interactive exhibit at Los Angeles Union Station is spotlighting a painful history behind the original Chinatown that once stood on the site of the modern transportation hub. The display ...
6 days ago · 0.3% 10,524. Greater Los Angeles is a politically divided metropolitan area. During the 1970s and 1980s, the region leaned toward the Republican Party. Los Angeles County, the most populous of the region, is a Democratic stronghold, although it voted twice for both Richard Nixon (1968 and 1972) and Ronald Reagan (1980 and 1984).
2 days ago · 1. Culver City: Ideal for Creatives. Culver City, nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, stands out for its rich blend of historical significance and creative energy. Known as the “Heart of Screenland,” it boasts a storied legacy in the entertainment industry, being home to major film studios like Sony Pictures and the historic Culver ...
1 day ago · Los Angeles is set for a change of guard in its city council leadership. Mayor Karen Bass announced yesterday that Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson has been elected as the new Los Angeles City ...
