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  Los Angeles County, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Los Angeles County is a county in California, and the most populous county in the United States, with 10,179,716 residents (as of July 2004)[1].
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Westwood (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles County was one of the original counties of California, created at the time of statehood in 1850.
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 The Cable Car Home Page - Los Angeles Area Funiculars
The great incline at Mount Lowe, a funicular rather than a cable car line, ran for a distance of 3,000 feet on a grade varying from 48 to 62 per cent from Rubio Canyon to the summit of Echo Mountain.
The Los Angeles and Mount Washington Railway ran for a distance of 3000 feet on a grade as high as 42 percent.
Mount Washington is a 900 foot hill near the Highland Park district of Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, located on the Pacific coast of southern California, is the largest city in the state.
Today, metro Los Angeles is the nation's largest manufacturing area, home to one of its busiest ports, the distribution hub of the west coast and a gateway to Asia.
Los Angeles is very diverse, with people from over 140 countries and the largest Latin-American and Asian-American populations of any US city.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/california/los-angeles   (880 words)

  
 Mt Washington: Its Hotel and Incline Railway
Anyone coming to Los Angeles for the first time is amazed to note that Los Angeles is not flat, but instead it is a slanting basin encircled by the Santa Monica Mountains to the west, the high San Gabriels to the north, and the Puente Hills to the east.
The turning point for Mt. Washington came in 1909, long after the land boom of the 1880's, with the construction of a hotel on the summit and an incline railway by which to reach the hotel and subdivision.
Most of the hills of the Los Angeles basin were sparsely settled, primarily due to the initial lack of accessibility.
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 Mount Wilson Observatory
On December 20, 1904 the Carnegie Institution of Washington approved George Ellery Hale's proposal to found a new solar observatory atop Mount Wilson in Southern California.
Mount Wilson ushered in 20th century astronomy and defined the field for much of the 20th century.
Guest institutions operating facilities on the Observatory grounds include: the University of California, Berkeley; Georgia State University; University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; the University of California, Los Angeles; and the University of Southern California.
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 California
Several minor features in California are named "tule," like Tule Lake, in the extreme north-east of Siskiyou County, near the Oregon border, and Tule River, which rises in the Sierra in Tulare County and flows towards the now dry lakebed of Tulare Lake in the San Joaquin Valley.
Los Angeles ending up near San Francisco, or the Gulf of California extending to Lovelock, Nevada, is more like it.
Pico was actually in Los Angeles, and subsequently, on 13 January 1847, surrendered his forces and California at the Campo de Cahuenga -- where on 20 February 1845 Pío Pico had repulsed the Mexican Governor Manuel Micheltorena.
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 Untitled Document
The Mt. Washington Association is a residents association for the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, California.
To act in the capacity of a parent organization for those who seek to initiate certain activies on behalf of the community, but do not have a membership in the Mount Washington Association, may present their concerns to the Association and seek the support of the Association.
To support and promote those issues viewed as beneficial to the Mount Washington Community, but which in no way could be considered a detriment to the greater community of Los Angeles, of which we are a part.
www.mtwashington.org /purpose/objectives.htm   (209 words)

  
 Los Angeles, CA California Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The new destination in Los Angeles is Downtown, and in the center of it all is the Holiday Inn LA City Center.
Los Angeles Athletic Club was established in 1880, stands as Los Angeles' oldest private club.
The Los Angeles Marriott Downtown is located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles adjacent to the Pacific Stock Exchange and World Trade Center.
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 Mount Washington Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Los Angeles County, California
Surrounded by a city teeming with nearly 10 million residents, Mount Washington is a rural hideaway and an alternative lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Los Angeles is actually a slanting basin encircled by the Santa Monica Mountains, the high San Gabriel’s and the Puente Hills.
The former Mount Washington Hotel was a favorite destination for silent film stars and other celebrities, who often enjoyed the panoramic view from the summit and then purchased a lot for its beauty and scenic advantages.
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 The State - Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced Tuesday that it is toughening rules on the early release of inmates from its overcrowded jails, hoping to keep those with histories of violent crimes behind bars longer.
The high school dropout problem is "the new civil rights issue of our time," Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa declared Wednesday in a speech that drew a line from the efforts to desegregate the South a half-century ago to today's struggles over the performance of Los Angeles students, who are predominantly Latino.
As a law student at the University of California's volatile Berkeley campus in the 1970s, Merrick Bobb was once stopped by an angry Oakland cop and accused of intentionally driving his car toward the officer.
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 Homeowners Insurance Information - Home, Quotes, Renters
While the loss of your home by fire is covered by homeowners insurance, most homeowners do maintain the right amount and type of coverage.
But according to the California Insurance Commissioner’s office only about 38 percent, or $15 billion of the claimed loss was actually insured.
That is why it is important for the homeowner to check with his or her insurance agent, to make sure adequate protection and coverage has been provided in each individual’s situation.
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 Mount Washington (Los Angeles, CA) Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Mount Washington (Los Angeles, CA) real estate news, broker listings for homes.
An identity thief stole the identity of a Los Angeles woman named Aurora Lepe and used her information to buy a house and take out a mortgage.
California » Los Angeles County » Mount Washington
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 Los Angeles Public Transit Destinations - Mount Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
This is Los Angeles' oldest museum, and still the best place in the city to teach kids about Native American culture.
Charles Lummis walked from Ohio to California to write for the Times, advised Teddy Roosevelt, founded the Southwest Museum...
El Alisal, as he called it -- place of the sycamores in Spanish -- is five minutes on foot from Heritage Square, and the hours are about the same.
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 Bob Taylor Properties, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Los Angeles-Mt. Washington Railway is no more; but it played a role in the history of Highland Park and Mt.
The Mt. Washington Inn helped foster the image of a dynamic, alive community.
The success of the Los Angeles-Mt. Washington Railway, however, was short-lived.
www.bob-taylor.com /railway.htm   (373 words)

  
 Mount Washington (Los Angeles, CA) Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Joie de Vivre Hospitality Announces Major Expansion Joie de Vivre Hospitality has announced five new hotels in California, complementing its diverse collection in the Bay Area and building on its already...
As the weekends roll around, hordes of teens descend on the Lakes Entertainment Center to troll the aisles at Barnes and Noble, suck down fresh-squeezed juice and munch on Fatburgers before their movie starts...
Los Angeles Times July 5, 2006 Wednesday Home Edition CALIFORNIA; Metro; Metro Desk; Part B; Pg.
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 Los Angeles, California (CA) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime
Los Angeles, California business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Los Angeles-area historical tornado activity is significantly above California state average.
LOS ANGELES (800 N. Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
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 Los Angeles California Real Estate
These agents and brokers are able to help you find out more on Los Angeles homes for sale, Los Angeles mortgages, California loans for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Los Angeles, California or Los Angeles County.
Residences in Los Angeles and outlying areas, information on loans, facility for the client to select most appropriate neighborhood.
Serving Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills, SilverLake, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica in Los Angeles County.
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 Robert Ortegon - Homes for sale in Los Angeles, Mount Washington, Eagle Rock, Echo Park, Silverlake, Los Feliz, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Member of the California Associate of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
I'm a Los Angeles native having been born and raised in the local area.
Hennes is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelor Degree in Communications.
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 Bob Taylor's On Line Real Estate Guide, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles House Network - Everything relating to repairing, remodeling, renovating, restoring, rehabilitating, and loving residential architecture in Los Angeles.
Stunning and absolutely immaculate, this 1950 classic showplace features 2 bedrooms, family room, 1 1/2 baths, formal entry with wood floor, formal living room, fireplace in family room.
Classic 1920s Mount Washington cottage, classic and secluded, set high above the street with treetop canyon views.
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 Electric Railway Historical Association of Southern California
Los Angeles & Pasadena Electric Railway, Pasadena Electric
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LACMTA - MTA II - Metro
Los Angeles to Pasadena Blue Line Construction Authority on to Montclair
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 Mount Washington Homes & Real Estate for Sale in Los Angeles County, California
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 Storage in Los Angeles Southern California - Moving And Self Storage
Backed by the legendary trust and integrity of one of America’s most admired companies, you can depend on Northstar Moving and Storage Southern California to deliver quality storage solutions for your home or for your business.
We'll give you more in the way of extra services, like a guarantee to always have storage in Los angeles available, or our promise that you can talk to a real human being 24 hours a dayin our Los Angeles California Storage facility.
So if you're interested in reserving a storage space, buying packing supplies or learning more about packing your stuff or showing your home, you've definitely come to the right place.
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 Parent Reviews of Mount Washington Elementary School - Los Angeles, California - CA
These wonderful teachers care from their hearts about their students and really desire them to be their best.
I have nothing but good things to say about this school and have attended Mt. Washington my self and have many wonderful memories to hold on to.
California school information (click to expand) School information by state (click to expand) School information by city (click to expand)
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 Real Estate Los Angeles, real estate for Sale, California Homes and Houses - Directory
Los Angeles Real Estate for Sale - fine estates or affordable homes for sale in Los Angeles County
Find real estate, dream homes for sale in Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Please realize that the information is deemed reliable but check and confirm the accuracy and updates to the local realtor due to the dynamics of the market in reality.
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 Land - For Sale By Owner - Mount Washington California - Vacant-Land.net - Land-Fsbo.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Location : Mount Washington, Los Angeles County, California
Land Description : Jesica and Bend Drive Mount Washington up-slope lot with pad on top.
4557 Bend Drive, Los Angeles, CA - New homes being built all around this street - 4 new homes in the last 6 months.
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 Los Angeles LA California CA Vegetarian Restaurants
To get some detailed up-to-date reviews about vegetarian restaurants in the Los Angeles area check out the Vegetarians in Paradise Web site (http://www.vegparadise.com).
From I-10, take the Robertson Blvd/Culver City exit, then go southeast on Exposition Blvd (or Robertson Blvd) a few blocks, at Venice Blvd turn right and go a half-mile, at Watseka Ave turn right and this place is in the second building down on the right.
Prices are the cheapest in the Los Angeles area.
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 Los Angeles, California Real Estate - Trulia
For a more detailed Los Angeles market overview, see Trulia's Los Angeles real estate guide.
Find property sales trends, local school comparisons, demographics, incidence of crime, and more.
Manhattan real estate facts courtesy of Miller Samuel Inc. Data based on properties sold in the 2nd quarter, 2006.
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 California - Los Angeles Times
The text of a ballot measure that would ask voters to ease term limits in Los Angeles and impose restrictions on lobbyists was crafted by a prominent law firm that represents lobbyists in the city, raising a new round of controversy Thursday.
Damascus has effectively cooperated with Washington on terrorism, says Syria's ambassador.
Apologies aren't Hollywood standard issue, but neither was Gibson's hate-fueled rant.
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Gift Baskets and Flowers for the Los Angeles Area.
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 Art by Lemieux
Dan Mac Masters Residence, Editor Los Angeles Times
As a Sculptor, a Research Laboratory from Los Angeles offered him the opportunity of researching and developing a technique for "Foam Aluminum".
His achievement was filed in the Library of Congress In Washington D.C. under the Ethyl Corporation.
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 official website of THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Los Angeles Police Foundation creates partnerships to provide resources and programs that help the police to serve at their highest level and to enhance LAPD-community relations.
Los Angeles: A fundraiser is planned in support of Police Officer Enrique Chavez, who was seriously wounded in an accidental shooting on July 11, 2006.
contact us / terms and conditions / los angeles police foundation
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