California's population is on a major rebound, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. In L.A. County, on the longest night of the year, a service remembers more than 1,100 people who've died on the streets. And as 2024 winds down, our staff shares their hidden LA gems they discovered this year, from kids' play spaces to cafes. Plus, more.
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