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Los Angeles Events (13)
This is the place to find out the who, what, where, and when of the best L.A. has to offer. You'll find this week's best bets and what's coming up over the next few months so you can mark your calendar and plan ahead.

Best of LA (6)
L.A. is a very big place. Exploring it all would take a very long time. So we've done the groundwork for you and hunted down the best of the best so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying everything Los Angeles has to offer. From Top Ten lists to the hidden secrets of long-time locals, the City of Angels is at your fingertips.

Nightlife & Dining (6)
Finding food and fun in and around L.A. can be a challenge. Where do you start when you have so much to choose from? Right here. You'll find the city's best restaurants, bars, clubs and more. Whether you're longing for an Eagle Rock dive or a swanky trip to the Sunset Strip, this is the place to begin.

Arts & Entertainment (20)
Looking for a good time? This is where you'll find it. This is the place to find movies, music, theater, museums, art galleries, and much more. From Hollywood blockbusters to folk music, comedy clubs to line dancing, dinosaurs to monster trucks, you'll find it all right here.

Sports & Recreation (39)
LA is an athlete's paradise. Whether you're an armchair quarterback, a weekend warrior, or a full time gym rat we'll point you to the best parks, beaches and hiking trails in the city and fill you in on the latest scoop on your favorite home teams. And if you want to get into the games yourself we've got all the info you need to know.

Transportation & Traffic (5)
Greater Los Angeles boasts 6,524 miles of roads and highways sprawling across 746 square miles of land. Sounds like a lot, until you consider that an average of 12 million cars drive these roads every single day. This is your guide to evading road rage, beating traffic, and keeping your vehicle in prime condition.

Shopping & Beauty (9)
Looking to spend some of that hard earned cash? L.A. is a shopping mecca. We'll guide you safely through the biggest malls and point the way to the coolest offbeat shops.

Neighborhood Guides (17)
Over 10 million people live in L.A. County. Over 200 different languages are spoken by the residents. We'll guide you through this multicultural metropolis with in depth profiles of the local neighborhoods. We'll also cover the complex L.A. real estate market and pass on the facts you need to know when you go apartment hunting.

Employment & Jobs (3)
Job hunting in Los Angeles is a full time occupation. We'll guide you to the resources you need to create the career of your dreams. Whether you're dreaming of the Entertainment Industry, training for the Fire Department, tending bar on Sunset or tending to the L.A. Bar Association, this is the place to start.

GLBT Scene (3)
L.A.'s thriving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community is growing every year. Whether you're part of the community, just GLBT friendly, or somewhere in between, we have all the information you need to make the most out of life in Los Angeles.

History & Landmarks (8)
The Spanish Governor of California, Felipe de Neve, established El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles on September 4, 1781. The city has grown just a bit since then and built up an incredible amount of history. We'll clue you in to the city's past and uncover the landmarks it's built along the way.

Family & Kids (6)
Los Angeles is a kid-friendly city and it's a great place for families to call home. We'll highlight the best family entertainment in the area and point out the best bets you can't afford to miss if you're living in L.A. with children.

Education & Schools (11)
There are incredible opportunities for education in L.A. We'll guide you to through the maze of schools and alternative education that dot the SoCal landscape.

Government (6)
L.A. is a giant, vibrant, incredibly diverse city. Governing it is a daunting task. These pages are devoted to the people that undertake that effort and the many political issues they face each day. From potholes to term limits, parking tickets to polling places, it's all right here.

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