BCAM (Broad Contemporary Art Museum), the newest museum in Los Angeles and a contemporary art showcase, is really just the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to LA's wealth of contemporary art. LA is home to major contemporary art collections at several other museums as well as art galleries that draw collectors from throughout the world

There are tons of free things to do in Los Angeles, giving visitors on a budget something to cheer about. If you're looking to save some money on your next trip to LA, we've compiled a handy list of 20 free Los Angeles activities — all of them exciting, fun and uniquely LA. The best part: these are just a sampling of LA's free attractions, so after you're done checking them off the list, you can get out there and find some free stuff of your own.

Existing regulations may not effectively target a large source of fine, organic particle pollutants that contribute to hazy skies and poor air quality over Los Angeles, according to a study scheduled for the October 15 issue of ACS' Environmental Science and Technology, a semi-monthly journal.

Seven helicopters are standing by to medi-vac away the victims of a commuter train collision of metrolink in Chatsworth, California near Los Angeles. Over a hundred fire fighters responded to this disturbing scene.

The 10th anniversary season of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl kicks-off on Sunday, June 22, at 7pm, with Thievery Corporation, Bebel Gilberto, Los Amigos Invisibles and Federico Aubele. Thievery Corporation performs with a full live band, and Seu Jorge makes a special guest appearance. KCRW DJ Jason Bentley hosts.

Dance Camera West, internationally recognized as one of the foremost dance film festivals devoted to the art of “dance made for the screen,” announces its seventh annual month-long festival, hitting venues throughout southern California in June 2008. This film festival, which features dance media in all forms, is a unique cinematic experience that focuses on the intersection of cinematography and choreography.

Legendary film and stage singer and actress Liza Minnelli adds another honor to her already impressive list of accolades when she is inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame during the 2008 Hollywood Bowl Opening Night Concert, Friday, June 20, at 8:30 p.m. The ninth annual ceremony features performances by Ms. Minnelli as well as by fellow inductee and renowned flutist Sir James Galway.

Summer officially kicks off with a nonstop evening of singing, dancing and celebrating at Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl 2008, Friday, June 20, at 8:30 p.m. The high-energy benefit concert showcases the Ninth Annual Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony presenting performances from legendary music honorees Liza Minnelli, Sir James Galway and B.B. King.

Dance Camera West (DCW), internationally recognized as one of the foremost dance film festivals devoted to the art of “dance made for the screen,” announces its seventh annual month-long festival, hitting venues throughout southern California in June 2008. This film festival, which features dance media in all forms, is a unique cinematic experience that focuses on the intersection of cinematography and choreography.

Fire engulfed a two-story building in the garment district of downtown Los Angeles early this morning.

UCLA Hammer Museum, Los Angeles exhibits works by Henry Coombes running from June 12 to September 7, 2008.

UCLA Hammer Museum, Los Angeles presents an exhibition of works by running from July 11 to October 12, 2008.