''Los Angeles,'' formerly known as ''Southern California Prompter'', is a monthly magazine based in

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, California. It focuses on telling regional news, culture, lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion stories from

and the broader

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area.

History

The magazine was founded in 1960 by graduate student Geoff Miller (1936–2011) and advertising executive David Brown. Originally named ''Southern California Prompter,'' it was renamed ''Los Angeles'' in 1961. Geoff Miller was Editor-in-Chief from 1974 to 1990 and later was Publisher until his retirement in 1994. The magazine changed ownership several times. It was purchased by CHC in 1973, by

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in 1977, and later by

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. In 2000, Disney sold the magazine to

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. On February 28, 2017, Hour Media LLC acquired the magazine from Emmis. On December 5, 2022, attorneys

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and

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acquired the magazine through Engine Vision Media, LLC. In April 2023, Chris Gialanella was appointed President and Publisher of ''Los Angeles,'' along with other regional publications. In November 2024,

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became Executive Digital Editor, and Jasmin Rosemberg was named Editor-in-Chief.

Digital presence

Since May 20, 1996
lamag.com
has been the web version of the magazine, providing digital content related to local news and coverage of culture and food.

Content and editorial

The magazine focuses on various aspects of life in

, including culture and regional news. As of 2024, the editorial team is led by publisher Chris Gialanella and editor-in-chief Jasmin Rosemberg.

Events

''Los Angeles'' magazine organizes and participates in several events throughout the year, such as: * The Food Event 2024. * Best of Beauty Awards 2024. * Concern Foundation’s 48th Annual Block Party in collaboration with ''Los Angeles'' magazine. * LA Woman Happy Hour and Power Panel (2023). * Pop-up dinners featuring chefs including Rocco DiSpirito and Giada De Laurentiis. * The Super Lawyers Cocktail Party. * Pride Month celebration events. * Whiskey Festival 2024.

Awards and recognition

''Los Angeles'' magazine has received four

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National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

In 2024, ''Los Angeles'' magazine was recognized at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, winning first place in the Entertainment Publication's Print category for its issue "L.A. Stays in the Picture: The Movies We Call Home." The complete list of awards received at the event includes:

SoCal Journalism Awards

''Los Angeles'' magazine has been recognized at the

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2024 Awards

2023 Awards

2022 Awards

2021 Awards

Industry recognition and affiliations

As of 2013, the magazine was a member of the

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References

External links

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