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Government
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Association of Rural Town Councils - Provides its member Town Councils an opportunity for exchange of information, knowledge, experience, and support.
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County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder - A wealth of official information about LA County. Search for Businesses who filed DBA (Fictitious Name) statements.
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Department of Health Services - This county department operates numerous Health Centers and Hospitals, regulates Restaurants, and controls potentially harmful chemical, physical, and biological agents in the environment.
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Department of Public Works, Environmental Programs Division - Programs to minimize water pollution, reduce waste at landfills, promote recycling, and keep neighborhoods clean and healthy.
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Homeless Services Authority - an independent unit of local government, formed to address the problems of homelessness on a regional basis.
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Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department - CSSD offers information and resources to assist residents in seeking and receiving child support payments.
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Los Angeles County Community Development Commission - CDC features services to improve the quality of life in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Works - Responsible for building code enforcement, roads, sewers, and the environment in unincorporated county areas.
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Los Angeles County Property Tax Portal - Includes instructions on how to read property tax bills, the assessment process, appeals, and agency contacts. [English/Spanish]
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Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services - Information on financial assistance, welfare, employment, health care, child care and special programs and services offered to the community.
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YBLost - Los Angeles County - Directory of government agencies and departments.
Education
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East Los Angeles College - Community college in East Los Angeles serving East Los Angeles, Montebello, and the eastern portion of Los Angeles.
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El Camino College - Community college in Torrance, serving the Beach Cities and the South Bay.
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L.A. Mission College - Community college located in the foothills of Los Angeles, serving the northeastern San Fernando Valley and the city of San Fernando.
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Los Angeles City College - Community college located in Central Los Angeles (on UCLA's old campus), serving Central Los Angeles with liberal arts and trade instruction.
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Los Angeles Harbor College - Located in Harbor Gateway, and serves the southern portion of the City of Los Angeles, Lomita, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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Los Angeles Pierce College - Community college located in Woodland Hills and serves the western San Fernando Valley and western Los Angeles County.
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Los Angeles Valley College - Community college located in Valley Village, and serves the central and eastern San Fernando Valley.
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Rio Hondo College - Community college located in Whittier, and serves the Whittier, Pico Rivera, and southern San Gabriel Valley.
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Santa Monica College - Community college located in Santa Monica, serving the Westside. One of the nation's best community colleges, with the highest transfer rates to California's top four-year universities.
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West Los Angeles College - Community college in Culver City serving the Mid-City and Culver City.
Society and Culture
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China Town Los Angeles - Information on the history, cultural landmarks, events and a shopping and dining directory for Chinatown.
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Community Coalition - A grassroots community-based organization working to build a powerful voice in South Los Angeles to create, influence and change public policy.
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HyeTies - Social, cultural, professional, educational and charitable organization of young Armenians based in the Los Angeles area.
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LatinoLA - Guide to Southern California's Latino arts, entertainment, culture, and community.
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Los Angeles, 10 Years Later - A series of stories examining how Los Angeles has changed in the 10 years since the 1992 riots.
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Manzanar Committee Home - Sponsors annual pilgrimages to the site of the Manzanar War Relocation Center in the Owens Valley. Includes articles, information about the organization and the annual pilgrimage.
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Watts Summer Festival - Includes information about the festival and its history.
Museums
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MuseumsLA.org - Los Angeles museum guide featuring a calendar of current exhibitions and an interactive museum map. Also has profiles for local museums, news, and links to related resources.
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California Science Center - Hands-on museum of science and technology, with an IMAX 3D theater. Information for visitors, including descriptions and scientific background for many exhibits.
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Chinese American Museum - Shares the cultural history of Chinese though early immigration to settlement in America. Online book club and photo gallery.
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Craft and Folk Art Museum - Visitor information includes local artist resources, exhibitions, and public events.
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FIDM - Museum & Galleries - Houses a significant collection of over 10,000 costumes, accessories, and textiles from the 18th Century through the present day, including film and theater costume. Includes a history of the facility, details of exhibitions, events, the gift shop, and directions.
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Korean American Museum - Information about the Koreans including their history, community, accomplishments, and organizations. Includes programs and education information.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Holds more than 150,000 works spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. Exhibition highlights, online art collection, education program information, and an online store.
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Los Angeles Police Historical Society - Historical society and museum of the LAPD. Site includes a newsletter, museum slideshow, and online book store.
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Museum of Tolerance - Hands-on museum that focuses on racism and the Holocaust. Multimedia learning center, virtual exhibits, teacher's resources, special collections, and information about museum programs.
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The Oran Z Pan African Black Facts & Wax Museum - Historical wax figures, memorabalia, cultural artifacts, library, and documents of accomplishments related to African and African American history. Museum information and photo gallery.
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Skirball Cultural Center - A museum and more that includes changing exhibitions, music, theater, comedy, film, literary programs, Zeidler's Café, and Audrey's Museum store. Includes information on lifelong learning and school programs, and exhibit information.
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UCLA Armand Hammer Museum - Permanent collections include the Armand Hammer Collection of Art which is primarily composed of impressionist and post-impressionist works.
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USC Fisher Gallery - The accredited art museum of the University of Southern California. Includes details about exhibitions, collections, and education and outreach programs.
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Zimmer Children's Museum - Interactive exhibits and special programs for children and families. Contains lists of exhibits, programs and workshops.
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Los Angeles Travel Guides
Frommer's Los Angeles
Lonely Planet Los Angeles
Let's Go Los Angeles
Fodors Los Angeles
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