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

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 …

Jan 18, 2025 · The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Nickerson’s death. Rory Sykes. Former Australian child star Rory Sykes, who was born blind and had cerebral palsy, ...

2 days ago · Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted on Jan. 7 and roared across the Los Angeles area, killing at least 29 people, including some who died trying...

2 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 ...

2 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 · 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 ...

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.

Jan 17, 2025 · Several lived within just a few blocks of one another, near the edge of the Angeles National Forest. Two of the dead, a man and his son, who had cerebral palsy, had called for help evacuating, but ...

Jan 19, 2025 · More of Los Angeles burned in 1992, after the televised beating of Rodney King. The Santa Ana winds fanned the Woolsey fire in 2018, which torched a swath of Ventura. In its wake, the “Ventura ...