The City of Los Angeles, also known as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the world's most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. A May 1, 2005 California Department of Finance estimate shows the city's population at 3,957,875, with the metropolitan area at 17,545,623. It is one of the largest entry points for immigrants to the United States, and it contains people from every nation, making it one of world's most culturally rich places. People are attracted to the city for its balmy weather, its vibrant lifestyle, its unique energy, and the opportunity to realize the "American Dream." Los Angeles is widely known as the entertainment capital of the world. Its largest entertainment industry is film production, but it is an important center for music, art, and architecture as well. Los Angeles is the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers men's basketball teams, the Los Angeles Sparks women's basketball team, the Los Angeles Kings hockey team, the Club Deportivo Chivas USA and Los Angeles Galaxy soccer teams, and the Los Angeles Avengers arena football team.