L.A. Influential presents people of all ages, backgrounds and fields, who are making a difference in a city that is in constant flux.
Watch: L.A. Influential Up Close
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How the L.A. Times picked the people on the L.A. Influential list
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Photographing L.A. Influential
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Meet the Millennial slayer of U.S. defense giants
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Bing Chen founded his nonprofit Gold House to ensure Asian endeavors succeed
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Karen Bass on what surprised her about being Mayor of Los Angeles
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L.A. Influential members discuss their impact on life in Los Angeles
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With the snap of a finger, what would you change about Los Angeles
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L.A.’s most influential people reveal their go-to power song
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