PHOTOS: President Obama in L.A.

President Obama greets Sen. Barbara Boxer as he arrives to speak at a fundraiser at the California Science Center.  (Jewel Samad / AFP/Getty Images)

Cyndy Williams of Hollywood, demonstrating on Figueroa Street near the President Obama’s appearance at a fundraiser, yells at passing motorists to get out of their vehicles and call on Obama to immediately withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Chaison Mellette, right, leads a group of war protesters on Figueroa Street near the Los Angeles Coliseum.  (Christina House / For The Times)

Brenda Baraquil, right, shows off a peace sign beside veterans Chaison Mellette, left, and Turen, who declined to give his last name, while they participate in a protest calling on President Obama to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq.  (Christina House / For The Times)

President Obama talks with L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa as he boards Air Force One at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Tuesday.  (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)