Los Angeles, [a] often referred to by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California.

3 days ago · A hang-gliding pilot, a father and son and a former child actor are among those who have died due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires that started Jan. 7 and continue to ravage the area. At least 29 ...

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 …

3 days ago · American Los Angeles, the “Queen of the Cow Counties,” was a rough-and-tumble frontier town. Ethnic conflict flared, particularly in the 1850s. Murder was a daily event, with bandits and vigilantes periodically dominating the scene.

2 days 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.

3 days ago · NEW YORK — U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official, John ...

Jan 17, 2025 · LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today announced that she has appointed Steve Soboroff to serve as the Chief Recovery Officer for the City of Los Angeles to kickoff the City’s massive rebuild and recovery effort, which was initiated by her Emergency Executive Order earlier this week. Working directly with her and with the assistance of the ...

Explore the rich history of Los Angeles. Dive into the city's past, milestones, and cultural evolution. Your journey through the legacy of the City of Angels.

Jan 3, 2025 · 119th Congress, Beginning January 3, 2025. Almanac facts, information and trivia about Los Angeles County, its people, cities and communities.

Feb 28, 2019 · Los Angeles, America’s second largest city and the West Coast’s biggest economic powerhouse, was originally settled by indigenous tribes, including the Chumash and Tongva hunter gatherers, by...