''Los Angeles'' magazine is a monthly publication dedicated to covering

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. Founded in the spring of 1961 by David Brown, the magazine is currently owned and published by Hour Media Group, LLC. Los Angeles magazine's combination of feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design has earned the publication three

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. The magazine covers people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news. It is a member of the

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(CRMA). Led by editor-in-chief

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, the magazine has been the recipient of four

History

''Los Angeles'' was first published in 1961. It was purchased by CHC in 1973. ABC bought the magazine in 1977. ABC was eventually bought by

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, which sold ''Los Angeles'' to

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in 2000. The magazine was purchased by Hour Media LLC on February 28, 2017.

Digital expansion and destination sites

''LAMag.com''

Since, May 20th, 1996, Lamag.com has served as an up-to-the-minute daily resource for people who want to keep up with what matters in Los Angeles, directly from the team responsible for the periodical, Los Angeles Magazine. The site covers local politics and breaking news to commentary and coverage of the cultural and food scenes, the site aims to keep Angelenos informed and entertained.

Events

In addition to ''Los Angeles’'' annual epicurean fete, The Food Event, and the Breakfast Conversation discussion series with magazine editors and city leaders, the magazine’s event team draws a high-powered and well-heeled audience to more than 135 experiences each year. ''Los Angeles'' magazine events bring editorial content to life particularly in the areas of fashion, food, arts and culture, entertainment, and luxury lifestyle.

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External links

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''New York Review of Magazines'': ''Los Angeles'' magazine
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