| Los Angeles | |
| Editor: | Jasmin Rosemberg |
| Editor Title2: | Exec Editor, Digital |
| Editor3: | Ada Guerin |
| Editor Title3: | Creative Director |
| Editor2: | Andrew Curry |
| Editor Title: | EIC |
| Publisher: | Chris Gialanella |
| Frequency: | monthly |
| Category: | Local magazine |
| Company: | Engine Vision Media LLC |
| Founded: | 1960 |
| Country: | United States |
| Based: | Los Angeles |
| Language: | English |
| Issn: | 1522-9149 |
| Oclc: | 60618447 |
Los Angeles, formerly Southern California Prompter, is a monthly publication focused on Los Angeles. It covers people, food, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, and news relevant to southern California.
Founded in 1960 by David Brown and Geoff Miller, the magazine is owned and published by Engine Vision Media, LLC, Chris Gialanella is president and publisher, and Jasmin Rosemberg editor-in-chief.
The magazine began life as the Southern California Prompter in 1960, co-founded by grad student Geoff Miller (1936–2011; husband of actress Kathryn Leigh Scott) and ad executive David Brown. Billed as "a Guide to the Good Life in L.A. and Suburbia", it was renamed to Los Angeles in 1961.[1]
Miller served as editor-in-chief from 1974 to 1990, and publisher from 1990 until his retirement in 1994.[1]
Los Angeles was purchased by CHC in 1973. ABC bought the magazine in 1977. ABC was eventually bought by The Walt Disney Company, which sold Los Angeles to Emmis in 2000.[2] The magazine was purchased by Hour Media LLC on February 28, 2017.[3]
Since May 20 1996, the website Lamag.com has served as the digital version of the magazine. The site covers local politics and breaking news to commentary and coverage of the cultural and food scenes.
Los Angeles–based criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas acquired Los Angeles magazine from Detroit-based Hour Media through Engine Vision Media, LLC on December 5, 2022.[4] Christopher Gialanella joined Engine Vision Media as president and publisher of Los Angeles, Orange Coast, Pasadena, and So Cal Design in April 2023.[5]
The magazine covers "people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news" relevant to southern California.
It is led by president and publisher Chris Gialanella alongside editor-in-chief Jasmin Rosemberg.[6]
The magazine also hosts the Los Angeles annual epicurean fete, The Food Event, and the Breakfast Conversation discussion series with magazine editors and city leaders.
Additionally, Los Angeles Magazine organizes and participates in the following events according to their official listings:
Los Angeles magazine has received multiple industry accolades, including four National Magazine Awards.
In 2024, Los Angeles magazine was recognized at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, winning first place in the Entertainment Publication, Print category for its issue "L.A. Stays in the Picture: The Movies We Call Home." The issue was noted for its writing, design, and exploration of Los Angeles' cinematic legacy.
The complete list of awards received at the event includes:
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Entertainment Publication, Print | Los Angeles magazine | 1st place | |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Feature Photo | Elisabeth Caren, Ada Guerin (Portrait of Kris Jenner) | 1st place | |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Portrait Photo, Music/Arts | Irvin Rivera, Ada Guerin ("Margaret Cho - Ride or Die Bride") | 2nd place | |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Animation/Moving Graphic | Jen Rosenstein, Ada Guerin ("Smoove Operator—JB Smoove") | 3rd place | |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Commentary Analysis/Trend, Music, Online | Malina Saval ("Boaz, Bruce and 'Born to Run.'") | 3rd place |
Los Angeles magazine has been consistently recognized at the SoCal Journalism Awards, receiving numerous honors across multiple years.[17]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover/Graphic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile, Politics/Business/Arts Personalities | Michael Slenske | Winner | "Henry Taylor, L.A.'s Favorite Painter, Flips the Retrospective" | |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Business Reporting | Michele McPhee | 3rd place | "From Ring to Real Estate: Floyd Mayweather Exposes a Possible Megamansion Tax Scam" | |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Lifestyle Feature | Jon Regardie | Winner | "How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K" | |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Andre Miripolsky, Ada Guerin, Shirley Halperin | Winner | "Best of L.A." | |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Page Design | Shirley Halperin, Ada Guerin, Neil Jamieson | Winner | "How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K" | |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | November 2023 issue | |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Illustration | Ada Guerin, Irvin Rivera | 3rd place | "Margaret Cho — Ride or Die Bride" | |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Graphic Design | Neil Jamieson, Ada Guerin | Winner | "Operation Johnson" |
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "Jeremy Renner Rises Again" | |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Investigative Reporting | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "Hollywood's Bleeding: Inside the City's Homeless Crisis" | |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Lifestyle Feature | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "The Best Cocktails in L.A." | |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "Best of L.A." | |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Page Design | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "The Future of Fashion" | |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | November 2022 issue |
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile, Politics/Business/Arts Personalities | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "The Maverick Mayor" | |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Business Reporting | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "How Hollywood is Losing Billions" | |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Lifestyle Feature | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K" | |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "L.A.'s Power Players" | |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | September 2021 issue |
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "The Comeback King" | |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Investigative Reporting | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "L.A.'s Homeless Epidemic" | |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Business Reporting | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "The Real Estate Boom" | |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Los Angeles magazine | Winner | "L.A. Confidential" | |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | December 2020 issue |
The magazine's contributions in print, photography, and online storytelling have been widely acknowledged within the journalism industry. As of 2013, the magazine was a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association.[18]