The glamorous City of Angels is a thriving metropolis of fashion, arts, entertainment and media. The local economy is also influenced by international trade, technology, healthcare, and tourism.
The Los Angeles Metro Area includes people in Los Angeles, Calif.; Long Beach, Calif.; Santa Ana, Calif; Irvine, Calif.; Glendale, Calif.; Anaheim, Calif.; and the surrounding areas.
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