The USS Los Angeles (CA-135) was a heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1945. It was part of the Baltimore-class cruisers, designed for anti-aircraft warfare and surface combat. The ship was equipped with advanced radar and weaponry for its time, serving primarily in the Pacific Fleet during the Cold War. Throughout its service, the USS Los Angeles participated in various operations, including naval exercises and humanitarian missions. The ship was decommissioned in 1991 and later scrapped, marking the end of its nearly five decades of service in the U.S. Navy.