The document provides an overview of the history, climate, sports, and culture of Los Angeles, California. [1] Los Angeles was originally settled by Native American tribes and later claimed for Spain, with the first mission being established in 1771. [2] It has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters and receives an average of only 35 days of rain per year. [3] Major sports teams include the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers basketball teams.