Used mostly from the s through the s and even used as title of a book by L. Times Columnist Jack Smith. Never really caught on. Shakey Town - Said to be used by truckers to refer to Los Angeles. Tinseltown - Refers to the "shiny, bright, and unreal" nature of the film industry in Los Angeles, especially Hollywood.
Yes, the city owns all residential property in its jurisdiction. The effect on civic health is predictable:. Later this year, the California legislature is expected to vote on whether or not to strip Vernon of its status as a city.
If they do so, it will operate as an unincorporated area under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. On a recent evening, I listened as a couple people I know talked about Metro LA's crazy patchwork of civic jurisdictions.
We were in a nice backyard in Santa Monica. Here's how the conversation proceeded. I mean, that's not what I'm saying. But I hadn't thought of it that way. So make everything part of L. For all sorts of reasons, Greater LA is going to blunder on with its current system mostly intact, giving some of its residents greater local autonomy, and consigning others to marginally more corruption as a result.
Skip to content Site Navigation The Atlantic. Popular Latest. The Atlantic Crossword. Sign In Subscribe. Vernon has become the center of a vast and costly power struggle, as state officials have embarked on an extraordinary campaign to legally abolish the city and make it part of Los Angeles County This tiny city has responded with a sophisticated, high-priced battle with the trappings of a national campaign.
It has hired a fleet of some of the highest-paid lobbyists, lawyers, political consultants and communications experts in the country. Vernon officials argued that businesses would shut down if Vernon is dis-incorporated, that the Legislature has no legal standing to abolish it and that corruption here has been cleaned up.
To be a councilman in Vernon is to be a chosen one. You don't just move into town and get involved in community affairs. To live within the honeycomb of factories and warehouses, you must get the city to lease you an apartment or home. As Vernon's leaders, they are both renters and landlords.
At least two councilmen have family members or friends who also live in Vernon housing. The County of Los Angeles alone would be the seventh most populated state.
The diverse, multiethnic population of Los Angeles today distinguishes the city as the cultural hub of the Pacific Rim. People from more than countries, speaking different identified languages, currently call Los Angeles home.
Los Angeles does not have a majority population. Hispanic or Latino of any race : Los Angeles spans a widely diverse geographic area. Primarily a desert basin, the area is surrounded by the San Gabriel Mountain range and divided by the Santa Monica Mountains. Los Angeles County has 75 miles of coastline and altitudes ranging from 9 feet below sea level at Wilmington to 10, feet above sea level atop Mt.
San Antonio. Two of the 44 settlers were Spaniards, while the others were Indians, Blacks and Mestizos of mixed ancestry. After the territory changed hands from Spain to Mexico, the town was officially declared a city in Los Angeles became part of the U. Most days are sunny and warm, with gentle ocean breezes in the summer. The humidity is low with little rain. In fact, there are no unpleasant seasons in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is the world's premier center for the entertainment industry, home to a handful of the planet's most famous studios. In addition, L. A manufacturing powerhouse, Los Angeles also is home to the largest twin-port complexes in the Western Hemisphere, processing more than 40 percent of the goods entering to and from the United States and providing directly and indirectly hundreds of thousands of middle-class jobs to the region.
Jobs in health care and tourism are on a particular growth spurt, indicating the region's increasing reliance on services and as an attractive place to visit and live. With various museums and exhibits, Los Angeles is full of inspiring art and diverse cultural experiences. In fact, Los Angeles has more museums and theatres than any other city in the U.
It also boasts more than 1, theatrical productions annually. The city also has one of the premier contemporary art museums in the world, the Broad, located in Downtown L.
Los Angeles is home to some of the most dynamic dining experiences a destination can offer. From quaint to red-carpet dishes, from celebrity chefs and top-rated cuisine to short order legends and bar-stool gourmet, the possibilities are endless in L. Each region of L. Los Angeles is now one of the few cities in the world rated by the Michelin Guide in the California edition , underscoring the importance that the city has become to the global dining scene, rivaling some of the top destinations in the planet for cuisine.
Visitors can also participate in dineLA Restaurant Week, held every winter and summer. It's the largest restaurant week in the country, serving plus restaurants. The 12 consecutive-day, non-ticketed dining event, showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination and highlights the diversity of culinary experiences L.
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