Wikijunior:Big Book Of Cities And Towns/United States of America/Los Angeles

One of the largest cities in the United States, Los Angeles is at once an important port, cultural hub, and economic powerhouse of southern California.

Hollywood: Famed for it's media industry, Los Angeles is a global nexus for film talent

Drilling for Oil: Sitting on major oil depositis, Los Angeles is one of the few major cities of its size where oil drilling is frequently conducted within city limits.