Los Angeles Zoot Suit Riots, 1943

While a war for freedom raged across two oceans, a horrific episode of racial violence exploded at home in Los Angeles.

LGBTQ Population in Los Angeles County

What is the LGBTQ population of Los Angeles County?

LGBTQ Population in Los Angeles County

What is the LGBTQ population of Los Angeles County?

Angelenos Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

About 12,000 men and women from Los Angeles County have given their lives in America's wars since 1941.

How Surfing Came to Southern California

This young Hawaiian introduced to Southern California what was, even in 1907, an ancient sport: Surfing.

Asians in Los Angeles County - By the Numbers

Asians are the third largest ethnic/racial group in Los Angeles County. Here are their numbers.

The Asian Capital of the United States

Los Angeles County is home to the largest Asian population in the United States and some of the largest ethnic Asian populations outside Asia.

First Televised Police Pursuit in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles is famous for its televised car chases. How and when did this start?

Who is "Middle Class" in Los Angeles County?

Most Americans think of themselves economically as "middle class." The Pew Research Center helped us see how true that is for Angelenos.

L.A. County: One of America's Largest Sources of Income Taxes

L.A. County taxpayers alone pay more in combined income taxes than do any of 44 U.S. states.

Minimum Wages in Los Angeles County

Minimum wage earners in Los Angeles County are seeing improved wages, better than that in most of the rest of the country. However, the hourly wage in the county varies, depending on where you work.

Some Notable Women in Los Angeles History

A list of some notable women in Los Angeles County history.

For Women's History Month: How Are Women in L.A. County Doing?

Status of women in Los Angeles County according to employment, income, occupation, and representation.

Voter Turnout in Los Angeles County

Since 1990, Los Angeles County's highest registered voter turnout (78%) was for the 2008 Presidential election (then between presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain). The lowest turnout (17%) was for the 2014 primary election, at the mid-point of President Obama's second term.

Tallest Buildings in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County has 34 buildings that are 500 feet or more in height. This gives us the fourth highest concentration of such buildings in the nation.

Origin of the Name "Los Angeles"

There is probably no major city in America or even in the world whose original name is as disputed as that of Los Angeles.

Origin of the Name "Los Angeles"

There is probably no major city in America or even in the world whose original name is as disputed as that of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles in the "Green Book"

This was once an indispensible guidebook for many African American visitors to the Los Angeles area.

From Slavery to Entrepreneur

She was a remarkable woman with a remarkable story, speaking to us from an early Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County and the Super Bowl

Los Angeles County hosted the very first Super Bowl game in 1967, played between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, it has hosted another seven Super Bowls. Of the 57 Super Bowls played, Los Angeles County ranks third in number of times as host, following Miami-Dade County, Florida, and New Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It, however, holds all Super Bowl attendance records and is further scheduled to host a ninth game in the future.

Languages Spoken at Home in L.A. County Cities and Communities

The Los Angeles region is one the most lingustically diverse metropolitan areas in the world. Here is a breakdown of languages spoken at home in individual communities throughout the county.

Racial Composition of Each of L.A. County's Cities and Communities

A breakdown of the racial/ethnic composition of each of Los Angeles County's cities and unincorporated communities.

What Will Happen When the "Big One" Hits L.A.?

What will happen when a major earthquake hits the Los Angeles region? This scenario details, hour-by-hour, day-by-day, how events might unfold.

Amtrak Routes From/Through Los Angeles

Almost one million rail passengers annually board or alight Amtrak trains at Union Station in Los Angeles. Five Amtrak routes directly connect L.A. with cities from San Diego to Chicago and New Orleans.

Rose Bowl (Tournament of Roses) Game Results, From 1902

It is the oldest and, arguably, most prestigious of all post-season college football games. It is "the Granddaddy of them all."

Southern California's First Christmas Tree

This is the story of the first Christmas tree ever erected anywhere in Southern California.

Christmas in Early Los Angeles

The earliest description of Christmas in L.A. sounded fun, but, perhaps, a bit different than today.

Christmas Tree Lane

The oldest large-scale Christmas lighting display in the world and a seasonal delight to generations of Christmastime visitors.

Los Angeles: An Expensive City in Which to Live

Angelenos know their city is expensive. Just where does Los Angeles rank for cost-of-living among other cities?

Largest Employers in Los Angeles County

There are 4.7 million people working in Los Angeles County. Almost 1 in 5 are employed by this list of 95 of the county's largest employers.

Now is the Time to Prepare For This...

There is a high probability of a very violent earthquake in Southern California. The time to prepare for it is before it happens.

Los Angeles County's Women Veterans

Women from Los Angeles County have served this country admirably in uniform. We are also home to one of the largest concentrations of female veterans in the United States.

12 Things You Should Know About the La Brea Tar Pits

Among the amazing museums you can visit in Los Angeles, one is extraordinarily unique.

Mysterious L.A.: Vampires in Los Angeles

It was claimed that Los Angeles had the highest concentration of vampiric persons in the world.

Mysterious L.A.: The Legend of an Underground World

The legend of a civilization of "lizard people" living below what is now Los Angeles is one of the city's great folklores.

Place Names in Los Angeles County - Meanings and Origins

The previous feature related the stories behind iconic Spanish names around Los Angeles County. Here we look at the meanings behind other placenames aound L.A. and L.A. County.

Iconic Spanish Names of Los Angeles County

These Spanish names are seen across Los Angeles County. Who were behind these names?

The Hispanic/Latino Population of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County has, by far, the largest Hispanic/Latino population of any county in the United States, more than twice that of the second-ranked county. The population is as diverse as it is vast.

Military Installations in Los Angeles County

The U.S. military has been in Los Angeles since 1846 and has continually been present ever since.

The Redlining of Los Angeles

At one time, your opportunities for buying or improving a home in most places in Los Angeles County were highly restricted if you had the wrong skin color or religion or were even neighborly with people of the wrong skin color or religion.

Little League World Series Champions from Los Angeles County

Little League baseball teams from Los Angeles County became Little League World Series Champions seven times (including El Segundo winning the 2023 championship). One team won the championship two years in a row.

Real Cost Measure for Households - Los Angeles County

Annual official government poverty measures focus on the cost of food and groceries. A report from the United Way, however, calculates in the financial impact on households of a greater range of costs, such as housing, health care, child care, transportation and other basic daily living needs.

Projected Population for Los Angeles County Through 2060

Perhaps for the first time ever, population projections for Los Angeles County see a drop of up to 1.7 million residents over the next four decades.

Record Temperatures in Los Angeles

Although scientists told us that, globally, this July 2023 was the warmest July ever recorded, that was not so with Los Angeles. L.A.'s highest average temperature ever recorded for July was 79.9 degrees in 2006. In July 2023, L.A. averaged 74.9 degrees. That said, August typically comes in as L.A.'s overall warmest month and September holds L.A.'s highest temperature records.

Crime in Los Angeles County

Crime and crime rates in L.A. County from 1985 through 2022.

Orchestras and Choirs/Vocal Ensembles in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County may boast of having one of the finest orchestras in the world. The county is also home to dozens of other formally-organized orchestras, believed to be the most in any U.S. county.

Los Angeles Zoot Suit Riots, 1943

While a war for freedom raged across two oceans, one of the worst episodes of racial violence in 20th century America exploded in Los Angeles.

The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, June 5, 1968

Fifty-Five years ago, amidst a nation torn by conflict at home and abroad, millions looked to Robert Kennedy in hope. That came to a tragic end on a kitchen floor in Los Angeles.

Gun Homicides in Los Angeles County

Homicides by firearm are definitely up in Los Angeles County, as they are across the country. However, the numbers are not nearly as bad as they were in the past.

World's First Officially-Permitted LGBTQ Pride Parade

In 1970, the world's first LGBTQ marches and rallies were held around the United States. Only one event, however, was officially permitted by local authorities. It was held in Hollywood.

First South Asian Immigrant to Become a U.S. Citizen

Eduljee Sorabjee crossed the world from India to England to New York, finally settling in Los Angeles. It was here that he made history.

Language Spoken at Home in Los Angeles County

English and Spanish are the languages most spoken in homes in L.A. County. What other languages do Angelenos speak at home?

Median Home Values in Southern California Counties

Whereas adjacent counties had seen climbing median home prices into 2023, Los Angeles County itself has seen its median home price come down over the first three months of 2023.

Crime in L.A. County Cities

One city in Los Angeles County was almong those with the highest crime rates in three of four violent crime categories. Two other cities reported no violent crime at all.

What Do You Call People From...

People from Los Angeles are commonly called "Angelenos." So what are people from Burbank or Long Beach called?

Los Angeles' Auto Manufacturing Past

Los Angeles County once rivaled Detroit as a center for auto manufacturing.

Los Angeles County's Historic Women Behind the Badge and the Bench

These are the women who made history in Los Angeles County as law enforcement officers, prosecutors, public defenders and judges.

Women Who Built L.A. Freeways

If you've driven across the freeways of Los Angeles County, you've probably driven across the work of these women.

Do Tornadoes Occur in Los Angeles County?

L.A. has wildfires. It has earthquakes. Does L.A. also have tornadoes?

Five U.S. Presidents Lived in L.A.County

Five U.S. Presidents, at some point in their lives, made their home in Los Angeles County.

L.A.'s African American Legacy in Science, Engineering & Medicine

Eleven people connected to Los Angeles County broke racial barriers and made their marks in science, engineering, medicine.

African American History & the Founding of Los Angeles

L.A.’s founders were perhaps the most ethnically diverse group of founders for any major city in America. Half of them were of African descent.

Los Angeles County Home Values by Zip Code

What is the typical single-family home value in your zip code?

Deadliest Mass Shootings in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County has fortunately not seen the most horrific mass shootings in the nation. However, including the most recent shooting in Monterey Park, it has seen some terrible incidents.

Professional Football in Los Angeles County

The Rams have a long history with Los Angeles. Yet, even before them, among others, were the Shamrocks, the Stars, the Bulldogs, and the Dons.

Snow in Los Angeles County

Yes, it has snowed in Los Angeles.

Judaism in Los Angeles County

Outside of Israel, Los Angeles County is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the world.

Environmental Organizations in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County has an array of environmental organizations seeking to improve and protect our natural environment and educate and engage residents to do our part.

Original People of Los Angeles County

About 3,000 years ago, people began permanently populating what is now Los Angeles County. Their descendants are still here.

Los Angeles County Voter Turnout

In three of the last five midterm elections (from 2006 through 2022), more than half of registered voters in Los Angeles County turned out to vote. In fact, close to 60 percent of registered Angelenos voted in the midterm election of 2018.

Los Angeles County Voter Turnout

In Los Angeles County elections, only 1 out of every 3 eligible voters, on average, selects who governs us and how we are governed. Oftentimes less.

Los Angeles County's Registered Voters by Political Party

Los Angeles County is essentially a "Sea of Blue," where Democrat party voter registrants dominate. However, there are a few enclaves where registered Republicans hold sway. There is even one community where "No Party Preference" registrations outnumber all other party registrations.

Mysterious L.A.: The Woman in White of Elysian Park

She is said to have haunted Elysian Park since at least World War II.

Mysterious L.A.: The Curse of Griffith Park

It is the great park of Los Angeles, but lore says that it is cursed.

Mysterious L.A.: Underwater Alien Base Off Malibu?

An unusual geologic feature exists underwater off the coast of Malibu. Some think it may actually be extraterrestrial.

Los Angeles City Council's Less-Than-Honorable Resignations

Only a handful of Los Angeles City Council members had to leave office for less-than-honorable reasons.

The Spanish Language in Los Angeles

Is Spanish really a foreign language to Los Angeles?

Hispanics/Latinos in Los Angeles County - By the Numbers

Hispanics/Latinos are the largest and second oldest ethnic population in Los Angeles County. Here is a quick numerical profile.

Foreign-Born Population of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County may arguably be one of the most international metropolitan areas in the world. One in every three residents was born outside the United States.

Los Angeles Unified School District by the Numbers

The Los Angeles Unified School District enrolls more than a half million students and ranks as the nation's second largest school district. Here is a statistical snapshot.

Tuition - Four-Year Colleges & Universities in L.A. County

Some of Los Angeles County's colleges and universities are not only among the highest rated, but also among the most expensive.

Largest Foundations in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County's largest foundation, if it were a public corporation, would rank, by assets, 400th on the Fortune 500 list of corporations.

Record Temperatures in Los Angeles

August tends to be the warmest month in Los Angeles. September is the month in which our highest temperatures have been reached.

The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

It was announced that the opening ceremonies for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, will be on July 14, 2028. The 2028 Games, like previous Olympiads in Los Angeles, will yet again mark a first in Olympic history.

Los Angeles County Jail System by the Numbers

Los Angeles County, being the nation's largest county, also has the largest jail system in the nation.

Historic L.A. LGBTQ in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Four historic and accomplished LGBTQ scientists in Los Angeles County.

Median Household Income by Community and Race in Los Angeles County

Household income varies dramatically between communities and races.

Causes of Death for Angelenos

In recent years, more than 80,000 residents of Los Angeles County die each year. Here is a breakdown by cause, sex, race, age group, and region of the county.

"Most Chinese" Communities in America

The ten "most Chinese" communities in America are all in Los Angeles County and all in just one corner of the county.

The Warming of Los Angeles

Since the 1940s, Los Angeles has gotten warmer. It appears that the future Los Angeles will be warmer yet.

Solid Waste Disposal in Los Angeles County

During 2020, Los Angeles County generated more than 31 million tons of solid waste. Where does it all go?

Los Angeles County's Most Regrettable Sheriffs

Some of those who served as Sheriff of Los Angeles County didn't behave as citizens would have hoped. One of them currently wears the star.

February 19, 1942 - The Day 37,000 Angelenos Were Ordered Removed From Los Angeles County

America was at war and some of its citizens were considered to be threats.

Henry J. Lewis - First African American Instrumentalist in a Major Symphony Orchestra

Until the mid-20th century, no African American had ever played in a major symphony orchestra. That changed in 1948 Los Angeles, with a young musical prodigy.

William J. Powell - Black Aviation Pioneer

Until 1929, African Americans were dissuaded from being in aviation. That began to change after William Powell arrived in Los Angeles.

The Rams in the Super Bowl (and Other League Championship Games)

The Rams have appeared in five Super Bowls and become NFL champions in two of them.

The Grapevine in Southern California

This stretch of highway is almost as well known to Angelenos as the Hollywood Freeway.

Largest Publicly-Owned Companies Based in L.A. County

The combined market value of the 23 largest publicly-owned companies headquartered in Los Angeles County is about $600 billion. They employ more than half a million people worldwide.

Life Expectancy in Los Angeles County

Generally, Los Angeles County residents are projected to live longer than Americans overall. However, this apparently doesn't apply equally across our population.

Most Popular Radio Stations in Los Angeles Market

The Los Angeles metro area is the second largest market for radio in the nation, with more than 80 percent of 11.4 million listeners, age 12 and older, tuning in on any given week. Of the 112 on-air stations available to L.A. County listeners, which ones are the most popular?

Median Household Income by Zip Code in Los Angeles County

Median household income ranges from $21,635, in one Los Angeles County zip code, to $209,531, in another, among the county's 282 zip codes.

L.A.'s Draftees During the Vietnam War

On Veterans Day, we celebrate all who in served this country in military service. Here we wish to note the young Angelenos who involuntarily gave up their personal freedoms and, for some, even their lives for this country.

Mysterious L.A.: The Monster of Elizabeth Lake?

Lore has it that a monster once terrorized those who lived near a lake in Los Angeles County.

Mysterious L.A.: The Devil's Gate - Gateway to Hell?

The Devil's Gate area has long been cast in a mysterious and dark shadow.

Mysterious L.A.: UFOs Over Los Angeles County

Airplanes, helicopters, blimps and drones aren't the only craft said to fly in the skies over Los Angeles County.

Mysterious L.A.: Haunted in Los Angeles County

The live appearances of some of L.A.'s famous residents may not be so live.

Hispanic Heritage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Four people of Hispanic and Los Angeles heritage who set high bars (some literally) in math, science and engineering.

Remembering 9/11 Victims from Los Angeles County

On September 11, 2001, as a result of terrorist attacks, 2,996 people died in New York City, Washington, D.C. and in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Of these, 25 were from Los Angeles County.

2020 vs. 2010 - New U.S. Census Numbers for Los Angeles County

The new U.S. Census numbers for 2020 are now out. How different is Los Angeles County's population than in 2010?

The Big One is Coming. Prepare For It.

There is at least a 36 percent chance of a large, very destructive earthquake in the Los Angeles region. We should prepare ourselves and our families for "The Big One."

The Cost to Fill Your Tank

Summer 2021 gasoline prices in Los Angeles County were the highest in seven years.

Los Angeles County in the Tokyo Olympics, 2021

Competing with the U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo were 65 athletes with ties to Los Angeles County.

The Growth of L.A. County's Population Since 1850

In just under 170 years, Los Angeles County's population went from less than 4,000 people to more than 10 million.

If Los Angeles County Were Itself a State...

The population of Los Angeles County alone is larger than that of most U.S. states. Population-wise, if Los Angeles County were itself actually a state on its own (and, geographically, it is larger than either of the states of Rhode Island or Delaware), where would it rank among U.S. states?

Enrolled in College - L.A. County High School Graduates, 12 Months Later

How many Los Angeles County high school graduates are found in college 12 months after graduation?

L.A.'s Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders

Los Angeles County's Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population may be relatively small amidst the county's larger population. It is, however, the second largest such population of any U.S. county (second only to Honolulu County, Hawaii).

Religious Affiliation in Los Angeles County

In the Los Angeles area, 75 percent of adults are said to claim some sort of religious affiliation. Although the largest share are Catholic believers, they are not even close to a majority of L.A.'s people of faith.

Another Angeleno Lands on Mars

NASA's fifth Mars rover has successfully landed on Mars. The rovers are all built and operated from our own back yard.

At One Time: An Unpopular President in L.A.

Although Abraham Lincoln is today ranked as one of America's greatest presidents, he was, at one time, deeply unpopular in Los Angeles County.

A Fight for the Right to Care in Los Angeles

Los Angeles was the setting for a significant early 20th century civil rights victory.

Economic and Health Racial Disparities in Los Angeles County in Six Stark Charts

Mexico's Last Stand in California

In January 1847, Los Angeles was the final holdout against a U.S. military invasion of Mexican California. On the morning of January 8, anxious defenders were dug in for a fight, anxiously awaiting approaching American troops.

L.A.'s First Pandemic Christmas

As we make our way through what has become a horrific pandemic holiday season, it may help to know that Angelenos have survived this before. It may even sound familiar.

First Public Hanukkah Menorah on the West Coast

Public Christmas trees have been a beloved feature of American holiday seasons since the early 20th century. Public Hanukkah menorahs, however, the most important symbol of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, are more recent. Los Angeles saw one of the earliest installations.

Disability in Los Angeles County

Almost one million people in Los Angeles County manage their lives with a physical disability.

Yaangna - Early Los Angeles Community

For a period of time, it was the largest community in what is now Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County's Earliest Known Resident

Long before Wilshire Boulevard and Hollywood, she lived here. It did not seem, however, to end well.

Lakers in the NBA Finals

The Los Angeles Lakers lead the NBA for total number of NBA Championships and total Final games won.

Mortality in Los Angeles County

63,000 people die each year in Los Angeles County. What are the leading causes?

Friendship in the Face of Injustice

It is one thing to speak out against injustice. It is another to accept it as your own.

Labor Day by the Numbers

Some quick numbers about Los Angeles County workers.

Cost of Educating a Pupil, K-12, in Los Angeles County

What does it cost to provide a public education for our kids in Los Angeles County?

The Late, Great Animal Amusements of Los Angeles County

Angelenos once mounted ostriches and alligators, gawked at celebrity lions, threw peanuts at monkeys, and cheered killer whales.

Things Invented or Introduced in Los Angeles County

17 things that were invented or introduced in our own backyard.

Licensed Hospitals in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County's 124 hospitals serve more than 10 million people and range in size from 12 beds at Catalina Island Medical Center to almost 900 beds at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Los Angeles County Consumer Spending

As happened across the nation, after the COVID-19 outbreak, consumer spending in Los Angeles County fell considerably from January through July 2020. Source: Opporutnity Insights Economic Tracker.

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California's First Independence Day Celebration

California's first Independance Day celebration was held in Los Angeles in 1847, but, Angelenos then may have found a bit of irony in it.

The Segregated Beaches of Los Angeles County

For a period of time, for some Angelenos who wished to enjoy a day at the beach, their options were limited.

Long Before Stonewall, LGBTQ Angelenos Rose Against Injustice

By the time of the historic 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York, LGBTQ Angelenos had already risen up against unrelenting police abuses.

This May Have Been L.A.'s Largest Wave of Unemployment Ever

Almost one million Angelenos found themselves unemployed in April 2020. This was likely the worst unemployment experienced by Los Angeles County since the Great Depression.

Joining Together to Make Face Shields for L.A.'s Frontline

Join a collective effort to manufacture face shields for front-line workers in Los Angeles County.

Poverty Guidelines in Los Angeles County

At what point does one fall beneath the poverty level in Los Angeles County?

Fastest Growing Occupations in Los Angeles County

Here are projections for the fastest growing occupations in Los Angeles County.

California's Joan of Arc

She is the only Native American woman known to have led a revolt against white domination.

Coyotes in Los Angeles County

Besides humans, they are considered the top predator in Los Angeles County.

Pet Ownership in Los Angeles County

More than half of Los Angeles County households are estimated to have at least one type of pet animal or another. How many pet households are in your community and what kind of pets do they own?

When Los Angeles Last Faced a Pandemic

Today's coronavirus threat is not the first time Angelenos faced a frightening pandemic. We can learn something from that last experience.

America's First Woman Police Officer

Los Angeles Police Officer Alice Stebbins Wells was the first woman in America to serve fully as a police officer.

A Pioneering Woman Attorney

If you today face a criminal charge and cannot afford to hire a defense attorney, thank Clara Shortridge Foltz.

Little Ethiopia in Los Angeles

It is the only Los Angeles neighborhood to recognize an African culture. It also made U.S. history.

Los Angeles County in the U.S. Congress

Among those members of Congress representing Los Angeles County, prominently involved in the current impeachment process in Washington D.C., is Adam Schiff (Democrat, 28th District) and Kevin McCarthy (Republican, 23rd District). Los Angeles County is represented by 18 of the 53 people elected from California to the U.S. House of Representatives. It has the largest congressional roster representing any county in the United States.

Greetings From Los Angeles:
Vintage Postcard Views of Los Angeles County

Take a tour of Los Angeles County's past through our online exhibit of more than 500 vintage postcards.

Los Angeles Seasonal Rainfall Since 1877

Los Angeles has recorded each season's total rainfall since 1877.

88 Cities and 138 Other Communities

The City of Los Angeles is one among 87 other cities and 138 unincorporated communities that make up the "crazy-quilt" that is Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles County Archives & Records Center

Here, Los Angeles County keeps and dispenses copies of 94 years of its court files, dated from 1910 through 2004.

Most Popular Radio Stations in the Los Angeles Area

With more than 11 million potential listeners every day, the Los Angeles metro area is the second largest radio market in the nation. So, what stations do we like to listen to?

Los Angeles County Origins of Some Famous Food Empires

Some well-known restaurant empires had their origins right here in Los Angeles County.

Emergency Rooms in Los Angeles County

In 2018, there were 3,238,050 visits to the 75 hospital emergency departments in Los Angeles County.

Gasoline Prices in Los Angeles County

March 1990 was when Los Angeles County last saw gasoline prices below $1.00 per gallon. By 2008, it hit its record peak.

How Angelenos Commute to Work

What U.S. Census surveys tell us about how Los Angeles County commuter patterns have changed over the last 30 years.

20 Interesting Things About Pasadena

Let's start with one of the most beautiful public buildings in Southern California. Then there's booze, silly string, occultists, comedy, one amazing athlete...

Wireless Use in Los Angeles County - By the Numbers

Just how much are people on their wireless devices in Los Angeles County?

From Downey, California, to the Moon

50 years ago, human beings accomplished what was arguably our most amazing engineering feat ever – to set foot upon the surface of the moon. Downey had an important part in making that happen.

Fashion Schools in Los Angeles County

The $18 billion fashion industry in Los Angeles County is the largest in the nation. It is supported by an impressive array of local fashion schools.

Ten Wonderful July 4th Fireworks Shows Around Los Angeles County

Angelenos have a variety of great venues in which to celebrate Independence Day with fun and fireworks. Here are ten to enjoy, among other places, on an island, in a ball park or cemetery or among monster trucks.

22 Interesting Things About Avalon & Santa Catalina Island

No. You do not need a passport to visit the island, although, some have argued differently.

What People Earn by Occupation in Los Angeles County

Explore the range of earnings among 727 different occupations in Los Angeles County.

Two of America's Earliest Battlefield Casualties in Iraq - Immigrants

Two U.S. Marines from Los Angeles County were the 1st and 49th Americans in the Iraq War to have sacrificed their lives for their country. At the time of their deaths, however, these two American marines were not actually American.

Very Ancient in Southern California

Some say that, besides geology and fossils, there is nothing ancient in Southern California. Actually, there exists something here that is 13,000 years old and still lives. Yet, that may not be for much longer.

Median Household Income by Zip Code - Los Angeles County

At the high end, one zip code has a median household income of $184,722. At the low end, it's $12,864.

Largest Religious Bodies in Los Angeles County

More than half of Angelenos are affiliated with religious groups. And they range far and wide.

Certified Farmers Markets in Los Angeles County

We may be one of the most urbanized regions in the nation, but we still have direct access to farmers.

Movie and Television Studios in Los Angeles County

They are perhaps the most exotic factories in the world...and perhaps in human history.

Largest Privately-Owned Companies Based in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County's eight largest privately-owned companies took in $30 billion and employed more than 93,000 people.

And one sells cool guitars.

The Arteries of Los Angeles County

If Los Angeles County freeways were straightened and lined-up end-to-end, they would almost reach Oregon or New Mexico.

The Rams in the Super Bowl & Other League Championship Games

Before they face the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3, the Rams appeared in three prior Super Bowls and three League Championships before that.

Bears in Los Angeles County

By the early 20th Century, bears had been hunted to extinction in Southern California. So where do today's backyard-crashing, pool and jacuzzi-wading bears in Los Angeles County come from?

The Day Los Angeles (and all California) Became American

On January 13, 1847, at this table, in what is now Los Angeles, the future of California was settled.

Major Shopping Malls in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County offers the largest (and, arguably, the most exciting) retail landscape in the United States.

A New Sheriff in Town

He was the "dark horse" candidate for Sheriff of Los Angeles County and he ended up breaking a number of century-old precedences.

Bob Baker Marionettes Say "Goodbye" ...to Downtown Los Angeles

It is the oldest children's theater company in Los Angeles and the longest-running puppet theater in the country. It had to bid good-bye to its theater of 55 years.

Should They be Called "Santa Ana" or "Santana" Winds?

We call these superhot winds the "Santa Ana" or, sometimes, "Santana" Winds. Perhaps we are getting it all wrong.

Mysterious L.A.: The Monster of Elizabeth Lake

Lore has it that a monster once terrorized a lake in Los Angeles County.

The Missiles of Los Angeles

At one time, the Los Angeles region was surrounded by a secret ring of nuclear-tipped missiles.

Mountain Peaks in Los Angeles County

Above the Los Angeles metropolis are towering mountain ranges rising up to 10,000 feet.

Future Diversity of Los Angeles County

What will the racial diversity of Los Angeles County look like 40 years from now?

School Districts of Los Angeles County

Including the second largest school district in the nation among them, they educate about 1.5 million K-12 students each year.

A Huge Bowl of Sand

The Los Angeles Basin is actually a gigantic bowl of sand.

Atomic Café

It became an iconic Los Angeles eatery that blended Japanese, American, pop atomic-age and punk rock culture.

Most Populous Cities in Los Angeles County

Population-wise, as in pretty much every other category, the city of Los Angeles is the "900-pound gorilla" of Los Angeles County. But, which of the other 87 cities have large populations?

Hottest Time of Year

July is always a hot month for Los Angeles and August, on average, is the hottest. There is another month, however, that is more likely to break heat records.

Photo by Webstep, courtesy Pixabay.com.

Gangs of Los Angeles

Los Angeles is nicknamed the "Gang Capital of the United States."

The Most Regrettable Mayors of Los Angeles

Name a major U.S. city where a mayor resigned from office to lead a lynch mob.

Nicknames for Los Angeles

We use one all the time. Some are historical. Some are about our most iconic industry.

Cars, Trucks and Los Angeles Freeways

Of course, not every vehicle on L.A. freeways is registered here and not every vehicle registered here is on the freeway at the same time. Just enough of them are. That is why Los Angeles ranks as the most traffic-congested city in the world.

Miles of Public Roads in Los Angeles County
Vehicles Registered in Los Angeles County

Neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles

140 major neighborhoods make up the City of Los Angeles. Here are their populations and racial compositions.

Lions in Los Angeles

There are only two cities in the world in which big wild cats freely roam.

Can a Volcanic Eruption Occur in Los Angeles?

There are eight threatening volcanoes in California. Is the Los Angeles region in the danger zone?

Some Notable Women in Los Angeles History

They were pioneers, police officers, aviators, activists, leaders.

Los Angeles Conservancy

America's largest local preservation organization not only works to preserve L.A. history, but to eagerly share it.

Locations of the Academy Awards Ceremony

Since 1929, the Academy Awards Ceremony has been held at nine different locations in Los Angeles (and one in Santa Monica).

Perez vs. Sharp - End to California Miscegenation Laws

In 1947, a young Los Angeles County couple were not allowed to marry because of skin color. Their love ended up changing the law in California.

Animal Shelters of Los Angeles County

In recent years, approximately 102,000 dogs and cats each year are taken just into the shelters of Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles.

Mission Bells Along El Camino Real

What are those bells placed along streets and highways in Los Angeles County (and throughout California)?

4-Year+ Colleges & Universities in Los Angeles County

Among Los Angeles County's colleges and universities are some of the best in the nation.

Unauthorized Immigrants in Los Angeles County

An estimated one million immigrants in Los Angeles County did not arrive here legally. In Los Angeles' history, they were not the first to do so.