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Most relatively chill route into L.A. coming in from the east
Driving from Palm Springs area into L.A. -- which is the least stressful route into the city? [more inside]
Where in LA is that one location that appears in every single LA movie?
You know the one I mean: high up in an overlook on a hill, looking down from it you can see all the city lights. It's paved, there's parking for two or three cars maybe, and there's a bench. [more inside]
Places to stay and work in San Diego
Looking for recommendations on where to stay and work remotely in or around San Diego for a week or two. Actual city isn't important but weather is - I'm attempting to escape the barometric pressure changes at home and hopefully get some migraine relief. [more inside]
Snowflakes?? In Los Angeles???
Help me figure out where to stay/what to do in LA in October. The snowflakes I promised are within! [more inside]
Moving on up!
Where do people find apartments in Los Angeles these days? [more inside]
LA This Thursday, Hooray!
I’m getting to stop in LA from Weds to Fri this week, and my friend-visits are going to be on Weds night and Thurs morning, so I have Thurs day to cavort! Anything fun I should do or check out? Previous faves (from almost 20 years ago, gak) and other details below. [more inside]
Resources For Mental Health Services for LGBTQ+ Youth In Los Angeles?
I am currently picking up my masters in psychology and am doing a group project for our community psychology class
We've decided to do our project on the lack of mental health services/suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ Youth in Central LA.
The boundaries of central Central LA would include Beverly Hills to the west, Hollywood to the north, Silverlake to the east and DTLA to the south. [more inside]
Another what to do in LA question, but....
I'm from LA. Because I really don't want to dox myself more than I already have, let's say I was born and bred on the west side, and when the area code split happened my home phone was 310, but very close to the 213 border. We'll be staying in my childhood home. [more inside]
LA on Sunday and next week?
I’m flying into LA for work on Sunday and staying for the week, driving around downtown. I don’t understand the weather going on in LA right now. Should I still go? What should I do to prepare for the trip? [more inside]
LA Layover
I have 4 hours to kill before my flight home in LA tomorrow Saturday. Staying at the airport. Would like to go somewhere and do a thing before being trapped on the plane for 6 hours. Dont want to go more than a 30 minute drive away. Any suggestions?
Where to stay in LA with Kids
As part of a road trip with a 11 and 13 year old, we will be in LA from July 8-11. We will be flying into LAX. What part of town should we stay in? My first thought was Santa Monica but I keep hearing that Venice and surrounding areas aren't a good choice anymore. I'll leave it at that but would love to hear from people who are in the area. Other LA contacts have recommended Manhattan Beach, Silver Lake, or Culver City as good options. [more inside]
At home vet Los Angeles- emergency euthanasia
Hi Mefi,
I need help to help my friend long distance. I’m in NYC and she is in LA with a dying dog. She needs a vet to come to her home and help put her dog to sleep. [more inside]
Art in LA
Planning to spend the last weekend of February in Los Angeles with the goal of seeing art. What part of town should I stay in and what galleries, shows, events, and museums are open? [more inside]
Train Trip: U.S. Southwest Chief
Please help me plan a train trip. The first route is from Los Angeles to Chicago. [more inside]
is it time to move to LA?
after the pandemic, i'm trying to figure out where to live with my partner and my pup...move back to nyc, or try for a new start in LA? i'm so torn about what to do....details below!! [more inside]
Looking for alcoholism resources in Los Angeles CA
TL;DR: I am in San Antonio and cannot go to LA. My brother in LA is drinking himself to death. I can't find any local resources to help break the cycle he's in and I'm getting desperate. [more inside]
Tamales in South Bay, L.A., C.A.
Hi. I am looking for the best Mexican tamales in the South Bay/Torrance/Gardena/Lomita area of LA. [more inside]
This map of Covina made me curious about the basics of City Governance.
I was looking at a map of LA and noticed that you could click on the discrete towns and get a border to show the area. I have questions... [more inside]
Where to stay in LA? Grumpy family edition
Planning a weeklong trip to LA to see family and friends, and trying to stay in one place while there, hopefully central to the many places we'll be visiting. Difficulty level: reluctant drivers with young kids in tow. [more inside]
Life in Palm Springs as a full time resident
Can anyone living in Palm Springs tell me what to expect? I've got a list of all the pros but I'm concerned about the cons. [more inside]
How do we get the word out about our new activist street band?
My partner and I have been trying to get a new percussion and brass/reed group off the ground in Los Angeles: an activist street band, in the model of the Boston Area Band of Activist Musicians and other HONK! bands in New Orleans, Austin TX, Portland OR, and globally. HONK got its start in Somerville, MA, and there's been an annual festival of HONK! bands from around the world for the past 14 years. No HONK in LA so far... [more inside]
Advice for Moving on a Shoestring Budget? (Possible: FL, NY)
Should a freelancer with little money move and start over in NYC, FL (or other places -- open to suggestions) or stay in Philly, possibly? I'd love to get firsthand advice from individuals in different places, as I've seen I've learned much more about Philly by living here and asking advice. I'm moving very soon and really have no clue about what neighborhoods are affordable and ideal around Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and other cities in other states. [more inside]
Buying a car in Los Angeles
Hints and tips for buying a car (likely used) in Los Angeles? Good/bad dealers? [more inside]
Los Angeles Nov 2
What to do in LA on the evening of Saturday Nov 2? Buddy is visiting from out of town. There’s a TON of dia de los muertos celebrations but I have no idea what’s Good. [more inside]
Help me not hate LA?
Please don't take offense to this but I've received a wonderful job offer in LA and completely and utterly hate the city after 2 weeks. I lived in a lot of places and even places I didn't particularly like, I didn't seem to hate it. A lot of people live here and love it, so I'm missing something. Details within. [more inside]
Fun Stuff in Downtown LA
I'm going to be in LA for a single day and have successfully convinced my family (mom, sister, 12 year old niece) we should spend it downtown rather than at the beach. I used to live there and have some ideas but I would love to know about any other fun things I might not be aware of. [more inside]
Goodbye Portland, Hello LA.......for Now
My sister wants to try living in LA for a year to pursue her very niche career in music supervision. However she loves Portland, where she's lived the last 10+ years, and doesn't want to lose her cute 1B apartment here in PDX if it doesn't work out. A thought she had was finding a housing swap type situation. Are there resources for this that aren't easily found by googling? Barring her finding an ideal housingswap, are there artists lofts (her partner is a bonafide artist) or other affordableish/out-of-the-box living situations she might consider? Tentative move date: October 2019 [more inside]
What are some blue things that are native to Los Angeles?
I’m looking for some things that are blue and native/exclusive to Los Angeles. People, places, flora, and fauna. This is for a short story set in the 1970s. I have Dodger Blue and Paul Newman’s eyes—what else should I include?
Where to get a bunch of small toys in LA?
Need sources for small prizes or toys to be given as awards to 5-8 year olds. Very inexpensive; seeking alternatives to Daiso.
Things to do in LA with a 6 year old movie buff?
So we're taking 6.5 year old Schwingg! Jr. to LA next week and looking for movie industry things to do! He's very interested in the history of movie production, silent movies, and black & white comedies. Pretty much uninterested in going to Disney. To give you an idea, here are the stars he wants to see on the Walk of Fame: Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Erol Flynn, Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, Groucho Marx, and Donald Trump. I understand that most of the movie set tours don't allow kids under 8, so that puts us in a bind. Ideas for movie activities (and any other non-Disney activities?)
Accessible LA
My friend is a 22yo film/media student on exchange at UCLA and on the lookout for awesome things to do while she's there. Difficulty level: physical disability and uses crutches to get around. What are the best accessible places and activities that LA has to offer, apart from the obvious theme parks?
Experience Hotel in or around Los Angeles
Need to vacate my place for 5 days for termite fumigation. I could just find some cheapish local place to stay, but I'm thinking why not make an experience of it. Are there any places in or around Los Angeles that provide an experience that is worth the extra spend? [more inside]
Short term cellphone service in LA
I'll be spending 2 weeks in Los Angeles. Does it make sense to buy some sort of prepaid cellphone plan? [more inside]
Off-beat, off-key, incredible, inspiring
I love this cover of Route 66 by Yo La Tengo. A child named Lila sings while Yo La Tengo backs her up on Yo La Tengo is Murdering the Classics. I saw a superhero band in LA at the Mar Vista Farmer's Market a few years ago, where a number of parents and their children dressed up as superheroes and made music and sang songs. I am looking for other things with this aesthetic. If you could direct me to the superhero band that would be great. Thanks!
Shipping purchases to USC LA Campus
I'll be travelling to the U.S. and attending the University of Southern California in LA for 2 weeks in June. I'd like to buy some stuff online and have it delivered there. How would this work? [more inside]
Good east-side LA spot for a Skype conversation
I'll be spending an hour tomorrow afternoon having a business conversation over Skype. What's a good place, relatively near Silver Lake, Los Angeles, for me to do that? Someplace not too loud / busy, and with (most importantly) robust WiFi. [more inside]
Where to find mole paste in DC or LA?
Looking for a good source of Mexican mole paste in either DC or LA. [more inside]
Great Chinese food in LA
A friend is going to be in LA for about a day before she gets on a cruise ship, and wants to spend that time eating great Chinese food. She'll be in the Long Beach area, possibly staying on the Queen Mary but if not in a hotel in that area. Where should she go?
Holy-wheeled
I'm going to be in Hollywood/LA attending a gallery exhibit, with two friends ( female). Coming from NYC, what should our trip look like, given that we want to make the ABSOLUTE MOST out of our limited time there, and given that I'm in a power wheelchair? [more inside]
Have a full day in LA tomorrow. Suggestions on how to spend it?
We'll be in LA all Monday, but we're a little overwhelmed with what we could do and what would be reasonable to do in one day. We're hoping for a little help planning our day. [more inside]
Where to stay in LA?
Me and my SO are going to LA for a few days in February and we are trying to figure out what neighbourhood to stay in. [more inside]
Vacation scope creep - embrace or avoid?
I am in the planning stages of a summer vacation, and am stressing about scope creep. We are flying from the east to the Big Island of Hawaii. Direct flights aren’t an option, and most flights have layovers, generally in California.
It got me thinking…and then over thinking. Should we stop in ie. San Francisio on the way there for a couple of days, and maybe L.A. for a couple of ways on the way back? I have not been to either city. Or is that silly, and we should just extend our stay in Hawaii from a week to say 10-12 days ? [more inside]
Recommendation for LA based therapist
Can anyone suggest a therapist or program in the Los Angeles area specializing in helping gay individuals overcome self worth issues stemming from a religious upbringing and lack of parental acceptance? [more inside]
Best cell phone provider LA
Which is the best / cheapest cell phone provider in LA - and the cheapest way to get a good terminal? [more inside]
Visiting LA in December
Ok, here goes: Hello, I am staying in Oakwood LA for a week with my family and need suggestions for cool things to do.
[posting for a friend] [more inside]
Moving to South / West LA from Europe - help from locals?
Moving to LA and trying to find a nice apartment, not far from my workplace, trying to avoid traffic jams and airport noise, affordable but close to the beach... if it is possible? [more inside]
Bartending classes in LA (for the non bartender)
Simple question this time - looking for a short intro to bartending class recommendations. Deets inside. [more inside]
LA plants on the cheap
I am trying to beautify an ugly concrete slab at the front of my East LA house - I'm thinking potted plants. Where/how can I do this on the cheap? I'm hoping for drought-tolerant plants and also big pots that don't break the bank. Do you have any specific stores or general ideas for cheap pots and outdoor cute plants? the winter gets less full sun but the summer is full sun, and I am not the BEST waterer, so these are the battles the winning plants will have to wage. Thank you!
All out of clever titles for my constant pain.
I need a specific recommendation for a lower back physical therapist/rehab person in LA. [more inside]
Los Angeles Date Day, Christmas 2017 Edition
Hi there! My wife and I are headed down to LA this year to visit my family for the holidays. Los Angeles is still a pretty new city for her, and my tradition is to take her out for a big secret date day each time we visit. Help me pick our next best memories! [more inside]