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Did you know that the Los Angeles River begins where two creeks merge in Canoga Park? Located near the intersection of Vanowen & Owensmouth, Bell Creek and Arroyo Calabasas converge their flows to kick off a 51-mile run down to the Pacific Ocean in Long Beach, picking up more creeks, washes, and tributaries along the way! #LARiver #Headwaters #LosAngelesRiver #Watershed #WhereItAllBegan | L.A. Mountains

The Los Angeles River has a rich history in our city and can be seen in numerous maps in our collection, but how much do you actually know about it? Whether you see it as a trickle of water or an inspiring waterway, the L.A. River is for everyone and our friends at @folarorg have been bringing the people to the river and the river to the people since 1986. Find maps with various depictions of the L.A. River in our map collection at Central Library. To get involved in river restoration or activit

Before-and-after footage shows how an atmospheric river transformed the Los Angeles River, sending water surging through the channel after torrential rain soaked Southern California. | AccuWeather