Ringo H.W. Chiu Photography

Occupy Education in Los Angeles

2012-03-01T13:49:00.000-08:00

Hundreds of students with signs and shout slogans during an ``Occupy Education'' walkout against privatization at Cal State Los Angeles on Thursday March 1, 2012. A ``Stand up for public higher education'' rally takes place all statewide California State University campuses. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Rock Starts Its 11-night Journey

2012-02-29T10:00:00.001-08:00

A 340-ton boulder on a giant trailer moves along Granite Hill Drive early Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012 in Jurupa Valley, Calif. The megalith rock is on an 11 night, 105 mile journey to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (AP Photos/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

2012 Oscar Preparations

2012-02-22T22:49:00.000-08:00

Workers set up for the 84th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. The Academy Awards will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

2012 Northern Trust Open Golf Tournament Final

2012-02-19T23:05:00.000-08:00

Bill Haas won on the second extra hole of a playoff during the final round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

2012 Northern Trust Open Golf Tournament

2012-02-18T19:11:00.000-08:00

The third round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Vigil in Memory of Whitney Houston

2012-02-13T21:29:00.000-08:00

Fans with pictures dancing and singing during a candlelight vigil in memory of Whitney Houston in Leimert Park on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 in Los Angeles. Pop icon Whitney Houston was found ``underwater and apparently unconscious'' in the bathtub of her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills police confirmed today while declining to offer any specifics about what may have actually caused her death. Houston, 48, was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. Saturday at the hotel where the singer was scheduled to attend music producer Clive Davis' pre-Grammy Awards ceremony. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Foreclosures Protest in Los Angeles

2012-02-09T16:26:00.000-08:00

Hundreds of demonstrators protest the failure of big banks to ``pay their fair share'' and declare a moratorium on foreclosures, outside the Bank of America Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. A landmark $25 billion settlement with the nation's top mortgage lenders was hailed by government officials Thursday as long-overdue relief for victims of foreclosure abuses. The settlement also ends a separate investigation into Bank of America and Countrywide for inflating appraisals of loans from 2003 through most of 2009. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Sunset Los Angeles

2012-01-26T20:24:00.000-08:00

Chinese Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

2012-01-26T14:51:00.000-08:00

People visit the Hsi Lai Temple for the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon and to pray for happiness and prosperity in Hacienda Heights, Calif. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Skyleline of Downtown Los Angeles 2012

2012-01-25T22:59:00.000-08:00

The Los Angeles downtown skyline is seen on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

A Giant Sculpture of Lenin

2012-01-25T13:23:00.000-08:00

A giant sculpture of Lenin sits in front of ACE Gallery in Los Angeles. The piece was created by the Gao Brothers from China. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Hipstamatic photo: Surfers

2012-01-24T17:36:00.000-08:00

Surfers in Venice beach. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

BYU Beats Pepperdine in Men's Basketball

2012-01-21T23:02:00.000-08:00

BYU beats Pepperdine, 77-64 during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in Moraga, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Animals in Santa Monica Beach

2012-01-17T17:49:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Clippers Beat the Lakers

2012-01-14T23:46:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (42 points) tallied his fourth straight 40-point game but the Clippers won 102 - 94 during a NBA game at Staples Center on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Clippers Beat the Heat in Overtimes

2012-01-11T23:49:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 95-89 in overtime during a NBA game at Staples Center on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Nixon's 99th Birthday

2012-01-09T19:06:00.000-08:00

More than 150 family, friends and supporters of Richard Nixon join the President Richard Nixon's Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony for his 99th birthday anniversary at the Memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon burial site at Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace in Yorba Linda on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Surfers in Action at Huntington Beach

2012-01-06T20:09:00.000-08:00

Surfers enjoy the large and powerful waves near the Huntington Beach pier, California, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. The National Weather Service issued a high-surf advisory earlier this week that will remain in effect until Saturday. Los Angeles and Ventura counties are expecting swells of between 5 and 10 feet. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

NCAA: BYU Defeated LMU

2012-01-05T23:03:00.000-08:00

BYU 73-65 victory over LMU during a NCAA college men basketball game at Gersten Pavilion, on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. . (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Heat Wave Hits Los Angeles

2012-01-04T20:31:00.000-08:00

Beach goers sunbath on Santa Monica beach as the temperature hits 85 Fahrenheit degrees in downtown Los Angeles, Jan. 4, 2012. A record high temperature of 91 Fahrenheit degrees was set at San Gabriel, California today. This breaks the old record of 87 Fahrenheit degrees set in 2001. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Actions at 2012 NCAA Rose Bowl Game

2012-01-02T22:07:00.000-08:00

2012 NCAA Rose Bowl game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Oregon Duck. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Rose Parade

2012-01-02T21:57:00.000-08:00

Members of Occupy demonstrators march along Colorado Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Rose Parade 2012

2012-01-02T20:20:00.000-08:00

The 123rd Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Multi-Arson Fires in Los Angeles

2012-01-01T16:56:00.000-08:00

Smoldering ruins is seen after multi-arson fires in Los Angeles area, on Friday, Jan. 1, 2012. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu / For the Los Angeles Times)

Wisconsin Badgers Party at the Pier

2011-12-31T17:48:00.000-08:00

Thousands of Wisconsin Badgers fans cheer during the Party at the Pier pep rally for the Wisconsin Badgers football team at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica on Dec, 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Arson Fires in Los Angeles

2011-12-30T11:15:00.000-08:00

An arsonist torched car after car early Friday, sending firefighters scrambling to put out more than a dozen blazes in Hollywood and neighboring West Hollywood. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Clippers beat Lakers 108 - 103

2011-12-21T23:54:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103 during a NBA game at Staples Center on December 21, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy ICE Protest in LA

2011-12-15T20:48:00.000-08:00

Hundreds of demonstrators march in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building during an Occupy ICE (Immigration Customs and Enforcement) action to protest deportations and call for immigration reform on Thursday, Dec. 15. 2011 in Los Angeles. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

L.A. Chinese Consulate Shooting

2011-12-15T18:29:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles police detectives and officers investigate after a protester apparently fired shots at a security guard outside the Chinese Consulate on Thursday, Dec. 15. 2011 in Los Angeles. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Skyleline of Downtown Los Angeles

2011-12-10T07:33:00.000-08:00

Night view of skyline of downtown Los Angeles. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Lunar Eclipse in Los Angeles

2011-12-10T07:16:00.000-08:00

A total lunar eclipse as seen from the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. (AP Photos/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LABJ Higlight Works - November

2011-12-06T17:29:00.000-08:00

The Niki of Samothrace in Paris

2011-11-30T23:11:00.000-08:00

Tourists admire the Niki of Samothrace ('Winged Victory') in the Grande Galerie of the Louvre museum in Paris, France. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The Mona Lisa

2011-11-30T15:13:00.000-08:00

Tourists admire the famous Leonardo Da Vinci painting ' The Mona Lisa' in the Grande Galerie of the Louvre museum in Paris, France. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Chateau de Versailles in Paris

2011-11-26T22:53:00.000-08:00

Chateau de Versailles, the palace of Versailles in Paris, France. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Eiffel Tower in Paris

2011-11-26T22:45:00.000-08:00

Eiffel Tower, a puddle iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Anti-Wall Street Protest in Los Angeles

2011-11-17T14:13:00.000-08:00

Protesters from Occupy LA and Good Jobs LA march during a rally in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. Demonstrations are taking place across the country today, two months after the start of the movement. In Los Angeles, about 1,000 sympathizers marched through downtown.

NCAA: UCLA vs McNeese State

2011-11-11T20:56:00.000-08:00

UCLA defeated McNeese State during their first round NCAA women's college basketball tournament game Friday November 11, 2011, in Los Angeles. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Veterans Day 2011

2011-11-11T20:45:00.000-08:00

The Veterans Day ceremonies at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Memorial Park in Los Angeles Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Grand Opening of CODA's Global Headquarters

2011-11-10T15:29:00.000-08:00

California Governor Jerry Brown speaks in the Grand Opening of CODA's Global Headquarters on November 10, 2011 in Los Angeles. CODA Automotive is a privately held company headquartered in Southern California that designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles and lithium-ion battery systems purpose-built for transportation and utility applications. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Bank of America Plaza

2011-11-09T22:13:00.000-08:00

Hundreds of anti-Wall Street demonstrators gathered at the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Los Angeles and setting up tents both outside and inside the building to demand additional revenues from banks and corporations to prevent cuts to higher education and public services. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Magic HIV 20 Years

2011-11-07T18:06:00.000-08:00

The 20th Anniversary Of The Magic Johnson Foundation Press Conference held at the Staples Center on November 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Supporters of Michael Jackson

2011-11-07T18:01:00.000-08:00

Media, police officers and supporters of Michael Jackson crowd outside the courthouse waiting for the announcement of the verdict of Jackson's trial in Los Angeles on November 7, 2011. Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the King of Pop's 2009 death, the court clerk said. There was a brief cry in the courtroom, and cheers outside, but Murray himself gave no reaction when the long-awaited verdict was announced after a six-week trial in Los Angeles. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LA Galaxy Wins MLS Western Conference Championship

2011-11-06T23:39:00.000-08:00

David Beckham leads Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Real Salt Lake in the MLS Western Conference Championship at The Home Depot Center on November 6, 2011 in Carson, California. The Galaxy won 3-1 to advance to the MLS Cup. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Celebrity Fight Night

2011-11-05T22:54:00.000-07:00

Nadya "Octomom" Suleman vs Amy Fisher

Joey Buttafuoco vs Lou Ballera

Michelle "Bombshell" McGee vs Violet Kowal

Jose Canseco vs Tareq Salahi(

Cami Parker vs Tila Tequila

"Celebrity Fight Night" at Avalon Hollywood on November 5, 2011 in Hollywood, section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Grasshopper

2011-11-04T16:29:00.000-07:00

Grasshopper sitting on a Bird of Paradise flower. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Los Angeles Supports Oakland

2011-11-02T22:58:00.000-07:00

Occupy Los Angeles protesters shout slogans during a rally in downtown Los Angeles in November 2, 2011. Hundreds of protesters marched through the downtown financial district to express solidarity with Occupy Wall Street activists in Oakland who had called for a "general strike" Wednesday. The city became a rallying point last week when an Iraq War veteran was injured in clashes with police. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Los Angeles Turns One Month Old

2011-11-01T16:51:00.000-07:00

Demonstrators continued their camping after one month at the lawn in front of the Los Angeles City Hall, November 1, 2011 as part of Occupy Los Angeles, an extension of Occupy Wall Street. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnival 2011

2011-10-31T23:58:00.000-07:00

Hundreds of thousands of Halloween revelers attend the West Hollywood Halloween costume carnival on October 31, 2011. The world-famous costume party on Santa Monica Boulevard, the celebration is the largest adult outdoor Halloween event in the world. (Photos by Ringo H.W.Chiu)

Halloween Dog Costume Parade

2011-10-30T18:27:00.000-07:00

Dogs and their owners are dressed in costumes during the 11th annual ``Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade'' in Long Beach, California, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel rehearses the Youth

2011-10-29T13:10:00.000-07:00

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel rehearses the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles at YOLA EXPO Center Chamber Orchestra in Choral Hall at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday October 29, 2011 in Los Angeles. The YOLA EXPO Center Chamber Orchestra is the third and newest ensemble of YOLA at EXPO. Comprised of 45 students, ages 11 – 15, represent YOLA at EXPO’s most musically advanced leaders. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Los Angeles Day 25

2011-10-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

Demonstrators line for food during a lunch time as they continued their camping for the 25th day at the lawn in front of the Los Angeles City Hall, October 25, 2011 as part of Occupy Los Angeles, an extension of Occupy Wall Street. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LA Fashion Weekend Sunday Night

2011-10-23T23:26:00.000-07:00

Models at the Los Angeles Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, California, October 23, 2011.(Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LA Fashion Weekend Saturday Night

2011-10-22T23:35:00.000-07:00

Models at the Los Angeles Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, California, October 22, 2011. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LA Fashion Weekend Friday Night

2011-10-21T22:30:00.000-07:00

Models present creation of Spring 2012 Collection by Anthony Franco during the Los Angeles Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, California, October 21, 2011. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Los Angeles Day 21

2011-10-21T18:03:00.000-07:00

Demonstrators continued their camping for the 21st day at the lawn in front of the Los Angeles City Hall, October 21, 2011 as part of Occupy Los Angeles, an extension of Occupy Wall Street. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

California Shake Out Drill 2011

2011-10-20T16:34:00.000-07:00

Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department in a simulation cases of earthquake emergency as part of an earthquake drill entitled the Great California Shake Out Drill in Los Angeles, California, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Los Angeles Day 19

2011-10-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

In the 19th day, demonstrators occupy the lawn in front of the Los Angeles City Hall, October 19, 2011 as part of Occupy Los Angeles, an extension of Occupy Wall Street. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

2012 Rose Queen

2011-10-18T12:37:00.000-07:00

Drew Helen Washington was named Rose Queen on October 18, 2011 in Pasadena, California. Washington, a 16-year-old student from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, was one of the seven young women from the San Gabriel Valley chosen last week to serve on the Tournament of Roses Royal Court, which will preside over the annual Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. The Royal Court members were chosen from a field of 34 finalists. More than 1,000 teens and young women applied for spots. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Los Angeles Galaxy vs Chivas USA

2011-10-16T23:14:00.000-07:00

The MLS match between Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA at The Home Depot Center on October 16, 2011 in Carson, California. The Galaxy defeated Chivas USA 1-0. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2011

2011-10-16T23:06:00.000-07:00

Thousands people participate in the 27th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 16, 2011 in West Hollywood. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy L.A. Protest 2

2011-10-15T14:43:00.000-07:00

Thousands of protesters gather in front of Los Angeles City Hall after they marching through the downtown financial district as part of the solidarity movement with Occupy Wall Street, on October 15, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

A Memorial for Salon Shooting

2011-10-13T17:17:00.000-07:00

A memorial set up outside the Salon Meritage where eight people were shot to death and a ninth was critically wounded in a rampage blamed on a man gunning for his ex-wife in the midst of a bitter child custody battle, Thursday Oct. 13, 2011 in Seal Beach, California. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy Los Angeles Day 12

2011-10-12T17:23:00.000-07:00

Demonstrators and tents at the Occupy Los Angeles protest in front of the Los Angeles City Hall, October 12, 2011. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Arlington West War Memorial in Santa Monica

2011-10-09T23:55:00.000-07:00

Crosses and coffins are seen at the Arlington West War memorial in Santa Monica, California on October 9, 2011. Each cross represents one U.S. soldier killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Anti-war Potest in Los Angeles

2011-10-07T23:07:00.000-07:00

Anti-war protesters rally outside the Federal Building to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Afghanistan War, on October 7, 2011 in Los Angeles. (Xinhua / Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy L.A. Protest Day 6

2011-10-06T17:22:00.000-07:00

Demonstrators wave signs and shout slogans in downtown Los Angeles, October 6, 2011 as part of Occupy Los Angeles, an extension of Occupy Wall Street. (Photos By Ringo H.W. Chiu / Xinhua)

Mourns the Death of Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T13:11:00.000-07:00

Apples, flowers, and messages are placed next to a window at an Apple Inc. store in Pasadena, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, who transformed the company he started at age 21 from a personal-computer also-ran into the world's largest technology company, died. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Portrait: Michael McNeilly

2011-10-05T23:14:00.000-07:00

Michael McNeilly, president of SkyTag, the company that puts up supergraphics and building wraps in Los Angeles has lots of statues, paintings, etc. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Occupy L.A. Protest

2011-10-03T22:41:00.000-07:00

Protesters with signs and banners shout slogans during a late afternoon march through downtown Los Angeles on October 3, 2011 in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York City.

Occupy Los Angeles Demonstration

2011-10-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

Hundreds protesters occupy the lawn in front of the Los Angeles City Hall during the 'Occupy Los Angeles' demonstration on October 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by the anti-corporate Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in New York, several hundred protesters set up camp in front of Los Angeles City Hall this weekend, saying they are there to stay. (Photo by Ringo H.W. Chiu / Xinhua)

Actions at Pick-up Game in Temple City

2011-10-01T18:42:00.000-07:00

LABJ Higlight Works - September

2011-09-30T22:56:00.000-07:00

Terracotta Warriors at Bowers Museum

2011-09-29T16:42:00.000-07:00

The figures of Kneeling Archer in green from Qin Dynasty are seen during a media preview of ``Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor,'' on September 29, 2011 at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. The exhit that will open on October 1, 2011 to March 4, 2012. The exhibit of about 200 works of art excavated from the tombs of Qin, Han and Tang dynasty rulers and ancient Buddhist monasteries will feature life-size terra cotta warriors buried to guard the emperors and gold, silver and gemstone treasures. (Photo by Ringo H.W. Chiu / Xinhua)

Buddhist monks pray at in front of seated sculpture of Medicine Buddha from Tang Dynasty during a media preview of ``Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor,'' on September 29, 2011 at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. The exhit that will open on October 1, 2011 to March 4, 2012. The exhibit of about 200 works of art excavated from the tombs of Qin, Han and Tang dynasty rulers and ancient Buddhist monasteries will feature life-size terra cotta warriors buried to guard the emperors and gold, silver and gemstone treasures. (Photo by Ringo H.W. Chiu / Xinhua)

Governor Signs Bill to Expedite LA NFL Stadium

2011-09-27T17:32:00.000-07:00

California Gov. Jerry Brown joined by labor leaders, local and state officials signs two bills at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the site of a proposed new NFL stadium on September 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Brown signed the bill with executives from Anschutz Entertainment Group, which is proposing to build a 72,000-seat football stadium next to the convention center. The bill would expedite resolution of any legal challenges to AEG's project, sending lawsuits over its environmental impact directly to the California Court of Appeal and bypassing the Superior Court. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Barack Obama at the House of Blues

2011-09-26T21:21:00.000-07:00

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to supporters during a fundraiser for his re-election campaign at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip on September 26, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu / Xinhua)

Portrait: Michael Shannon

2011-09-25T21:12:00.000-07:00

Actor Michael Shannon, who is in "Take Shelter' and "Machine Gun Preacher", is photographed at Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Los Angeles Times)

Nurses Strike in Los Angeles

2011-09-21T13:49:00.000-07:00

Healthcare workers walkout as part of a statewide strike to protest citing proposed budget and benefit cuts and degraded patient care at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Candlelight Vigil Marks the 10th Anniversary of 9/11

2011-09-10T23:23:00.000-07:00

People from a Southern California congregation, including temples, synagogues, mosques and churches take part in the ``One Light'' lantern-lighting to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, September 10, 2001 in front of Los Angeles City Hall. (Photos by Ringo H.W Chiu)

American Flags Mark the 10th Anniversary of 9/11

2011-09-10T23:13:00.000-07:00

Three thousands of American flags at a memorial honoring the victims of the Sept. 10, 2001 terrorist attacks, set by volunteers on the campus lawn of Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2011. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Sept. 11 Memorial Events in Los Angeles

2011-09-09T15:55:00.000-07:00

Members of public and city officials join mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack, September 9, 2011 at outside of Los Angeles City Hall, California.

A Day in Yosemite National Park

2011-09-04T23:58:00.000-07:00

Telescope Tree

A fallen giant sequoia

A giant sequoia

The forest of giant sequoias

Dogwood leaf

Tourist and Half Dome

Half Dome

Tourist at the Tunnel View with the granite monoliths as a backdrop

El Capitan

El Capitan is reflected at the Mirror Lake

Footprints left by a black bear on car

A deer

Waterfall and rainbow

Waterfall

he granite monoliths is viewed from Tunnel View

Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles of area in the Western Sierra Nevada Mountain range, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias and a vast wilderness area. The park is one of the most popular places that people visit in the United States! It is ranked #92 in the world as the most sought after place for people to visit. Over 4 million people a year come to visit this wonderful park. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Costa Rica Defeated the United States

2011-09-02T23:58:00.000-07:00

Costa Rica defeated the United States, 1-0 during friendly soccer match at The Home Depot Center on September 2, 2011 in Carson, California. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LABJ Higlight Works - August

2011-09-02T09:34:00.000-07:00

Air China's Non-Stop Flight Beijing to LAX.

2011-09-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United States of America Zhang Yesui and Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Air China's new non-stop daily flight from Beijing to Los Angeles on Thursday in Los Angeles International Airport. According to the LAEDC, the average transoceanic flight traveling round-trip from LAX adds $623 million in economic output and sustains 3,120 direct and indirect jobs in Southern California with $156 million in wages. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Paint the Kings Crown on the Ice

2011-08-31T19:34:00.000-07:00

Artists paint the ice for the Los Angeles Kings upcoming 2011-12 hockey season on Wednesday August 31, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Little League Returns Home

2011-08-29T21:54:00.000-07:00

Member of Ocean View Little League are greeted by relatives at the Los Angeles International Airport upon their return home Monday Aug. 29, 2011 after the Huntington Beach, Calif. team defeated Hamamatsu City, Japan, in the Little League World Series Championship game in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Fire in Santa Monica

2011-08-23T13:32:00.000-07:00

11:13am: I saw a fire in a structure and ran up to a parking lot.

11:15am: A man is calling 911.....

11:22am: Kyle is waiting for the firefighters.....

11:26am: Kyle is sooo tired from waiting for the firefighters...

11:40am: Finally!!! the fire is out with firefighters did nothing....

LA Scene - LAX Arrival Lobby

2011-08-14T23:55:00.000-07:00

People wait in the arrival lobby at Los Angeles International Airport. Photos shot by Canon G11, while waiting for my son comes back from Hong Kong.

LA Scene - Monrovia Old Station

2011-08-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

Former Santa Fe station built in 1926 located near the intersection of Duarte Road and Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia, California. The Station is a future light rail station in the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. When it reopens, this station will be served by the Metro Gold Line. This station is currently approved for design/construction as part of the Gold Line Foothill Extension project Phase 2A. It is expected to reopen in 2014. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Final Actions in the U.S. Open of Surfing

2011-08-07T22:13:00.000-07:00

Surfers compete in the finals of the Nike US Open Surfing championship competition on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011, in Huntington Beach, Calif. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu)