I am a Rhode Island resident. I'm in San Francisco, CA for several months, working. I've decided to buy a car from a friend here, and today I'm going over to give him the money (I've been driving it for a week or two, since he already bought a new car and we trust each other).
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posted by betsbillabong
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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Please recommend the best plan of action for a man in Hollywood, CA who has some fairly wicked ingrown toenails.
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posted by carsonb
on Aug 13, 2012 -
19 answers
(CA) Driver who hit me is uninsured and I've begun the claims process with my ins. co. Should I give uninsured driver a head's up?
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posted by chloe.gelsomino
on Aug 6, 2012 -
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CSULB insiders - help this dropout get academic counseling at CSU Long Beach...
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posted by snoe
on May 23, 2012 -
7 answers
San Francisco Bay Area (and CA) - can you think of any mysterious, or interesting or secret places? Legends/myths? Strange rewards for a bit of driving, or walking, or an Expedition
TM of Discovery, etc? Difficulty: not looking for woo, or establishments of commerce, no-matter how good hole-in-the-wall-food may be :) Examples inside...
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posted by -harlequin-
on Apr 29, 2012 -
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My friend has a drivers license from the state of Pennsylvania and is currently living in Los Angeles California. They got a ticket for J Walking and the officer took down their name, License # and home address in Los Angeles. Then my friend recently receive a letter from the CA DMV saying that if they don't pay the fine then they will suspend/revoke the license.
Can CA suspend/revoke their Pennsylvania license for J Walking in Los Angeles, CA? Yes/No and how did you resolve it or get out of it?
Thanks!
posted by HBomb
on Feb 20, 2012 -
18 answers
I am teaching at a college in SF. I have SIX weeks off without pay between semesters. I am eligible to collect unemployment during this time?
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posted by gnutron
on Nov 11, 2011 -
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I am a current resident of NY, but I got a DUI in California earlier this year. It
was a first offense, but I don't know how to meet the CA plea agreement while living in NY.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 22, 2011 -
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Please help me identify a broadcast on public radio in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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posted by jchaw
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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Does anyone have experiences with the
California Low Cost Auto Insurance (CLCA) program, and/or any advice for applying?
(Anonymous because the program is only for individuals dancing with the poverty line, and I'd rather not make my financial circumstances known)
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2010 -
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An old friend is visiting my vast metropolitan area and we'd like to meet up for lunch tomorrow. What's a good, infant-friendly spot to grab a bite of lunch, sip a beer (maybe shoot some pool?), somewhere between Yorba Linda, CA and downtown Los Angeles?
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posted by carsonb
on Jul 16, 2010 -
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Oakland, CA DMV: The next available appointment isn't until June 3rd. But years ago I went for an "appointment" and it didn't seem to mean anything - I still waited forever. Can I just show up without an appointment and wait in line forever now instead of on the 3rd? This is for a lost driver's license replacement.
posted by jenmakes
on May 13, 2010 -
12 answers
Hello AskMe Mechanics! My 1999 Chevy S-10 just failed its emissions test and I need some reliable information as to why and towards what I can do to make sure it passes next time.
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posted by carsonb
on Apr 26, 2010 -
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I have an invitation to visit the Googleplex. What are my best options for getting there (from the East Coast) and staying for a couple of days on a limited budget?
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posted by idb
on Jan 13, 2010 -
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California scooter filter- I've got a Motorcycle (ride on) test tomorrow at the DMV. What can I expect? Anybody out there recently taken the test and can tell me what's in store? Been riding for years w/o the endorsement. Should I be sweating this test?
posted by Mr.Me
on Jul 15, 2009 -
7 answers
My friend and her ex-boyfriend got in a fight, he got violent and beat her up pretty bad. She got in the car with their baby and fled cross-country to stay with her parents. There is a hearing next month to determine custody of the child, and she doesn't want to lose the kid to what is likely going to be an abusive father. Lawyer up, right? Problem is, not a lot of money. Can you point me to any organizations in California that provide pro-bono / sliding-scale / low-cost legal aid services for abused women?
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posted by sergeant sandwich
on Jun 28, 2009 -
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Whale Watching in CA, I will be traveling to Bakersfield CA in the next couple of days and spending some time there and in Santa Monica. Anyone know of somewhere I could go and take a whale watching trip while there? (within a reasonable driving distance from either location)
posted by jseven
on May 25, 2009 -
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Looking for recommendations for Extended stay around Mountain View, CA. Due to work I will need to work out of our Mountain View office. I was looking for suggestions for decent, reasonably priced extended stay (month to month) outfits to stay at around that area while I look for rentals etc.
Would be looking for a studio type place with internet/TV connection and some kitchen facility.
posted by flyby22
on May 22, 2009 -
10 answers
What are some fun things to do in Marina del Rey at the weekend or in the evenings, that don't require a car?
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posted by matthewr
on Apr 21, 2009 -
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I moved to California in late March. All my W2 says New York. How badly have I screwed up? How can I fix it?
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posted by aoeu
on Apr 12, 2009 -
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My wife, 6 month old daughter, and I are driving from Santa Cruz to San Diego, then back up through LA and Santa Barbara. I'm looking for places to stop along the way.
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posted by zito75
on Jul 28, 2008 -
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How best can I drip irrigate containers of bamboo in Southern California? [Photos and detailed information provided]
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posted by tarthur
on Mar 27, 2008 -
4 answers
My friends have a webhosting account with
Network Solutions. NetSol seems to be saying that you cannot point a
.ca domain-name to that account. Is that really true? Are
.Mac accounts compatible with .ca domains? If the answer to both is no, can you recommend a webhost for .ca domains? (They have already bought the domain.) [
NB: I don't want to just use a page forwarder - that is, I want www.mysite.ca/blogs/newblog etc urls to work.] Thanks!
posted by Marquis
on Mar 27, 2008 -
5 answers
How are the proposed UC budget cuts
here(Article) and
here(PDF) likely to affect campus employees and administrative staff (non academics, non students)?
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posted by |n$eCur3
on Jan 31, 2008 -
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Smallbusinessfilter: Insuring employees across state lines? (Related: Is there an online community devoted to these sorts of queries?)
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posted by rafter
on Nov 16, 2006 -
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Residents of Vacaville CA 95696? Can anyone confirm (or deny) that Belder Street in Vacaville actually exists? The company I run (based in the UK) has received a business enquiry that looks a bit suspect. House number in the 400s. All maps searched return "location does not exist". Grateful for any help. (No more inside!)
posted by JtJ
on Mar 14, 2006 -
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The paychecks from my employer are bouncing. I live hand to mouth. Does that qualify me for unemployment in California? If I walk away from the company, does that mean I have quit and I am ineligible? Or am I laid off and eligible for benefits? The CA website is next to useless, and the phone number is consistently "busy" with a pre-recorded message stating that due to the volume of claims and calls, we need to try and call back later. What would you do?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2004 -
11 answers
In Apple's OS X, the icon for "Mail" depicts a postage stamp with the words "Hello from C_________." I can't read it. What does it say? It's not Cupertino or California. Or maybe Cocoa?
posted by inksyndicate
on Aug 16, 2004 -
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I live in San Jose, CA and I recently got a new (used) SV650S motorcycle. I am looking for tips with regard to doing some touring and/or camping using the bike.
Also, if you have any tips on how to have a more pleasant time getting to Yosemite and the rest of the Sierra than riding through the flotilla of bugs that is the central valley, I'm all ears.
posted by gkostolny
on May 13, 2004 -
6 answers
I have a webserver colocated in Los Angeles, where I live. I am moving to New York in a few months and I'm wondering if I should take the server with me. I have a ridiculously great deal at my current facility. How big of a deal is it to have a server in colocation in a far away location?
(The server has RAID 1 and hot-swap drives, if that helps.)
posted by 4easypayments
on Apr 6, 2004 -
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