To the editor: How disappointing that 11 notable figures talked about a "true" Los Angeles sans palm trees and the Hollywood sign, and not one said a word on this city as a classical music capital.

The streets of Hollywood are lined with palm trees ... come to Los Angeles a year, with many flocking to "Tinseltown" to tread in the footsteps of the stars. The Hollywood sign, which is ...

Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny California. There are many different types of palms around ...