Also check state and national sources for Los Angeles-specific statistics. For example, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics provides current umemployment and related estimates for the Los Angeles MSA.
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Looking for information about the theater in Los Angeles try the following resources:
https://www.census.gov/acs/www/guidance_for_data_users/e_tutorial/
This online tutorial is for respondents, data users, and others who want basic information on the American Community Survey. The tutorial has lessons on the purpose and benefits of the ACS and shows how to access a variety of data products and resources. There are five separate sections that together take about an hour to complete.