The year 2024 was a roller coaster ride of events in Los Angeles County.

Among them: a fiercely contested election, devastating wildfires, the ongoing challenge to solve the riddle of homelessness, a Dodgers World Series victory and local athletes snaring medals at the Paris Olympics as the world looked on.

Also: Big-name entertainers from the Rolling Stones to Taylor Swift hit the stages of the region. It was a wild ride.

Here’s a look at our favorite images from a most memorable year.