In San Diego for 2 days, hate zoos and most museums. Willing to travel. What should we do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 19 answers

What's the best (cheap) thing to do on the Fourth in Los Angeles?
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 3 answers

Usability Head Hunters in California? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 3 answers

When I was a kid living in La Mesa, California, my mother got to poke around in the tailings at local tourmaline and mica mines as part of weekend classes we took at the natural history museum. Are there any kinds of similar gemstone mines anywhere near where I live now - Sacramento, California - that offer similar opportunities?
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Where MUST we stop on a road trip from the Bay Area (CA) to Baltimore (MD)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 12 answers

I took a trip up to the pacific-northwest and tried kayaking for the first time (and second, and third) and became hooked. Can anyone recommend some good kayaking spots (river or ocean), tour companies that do camping trips etc with kayaking involved, or other nifty ideas that I haven't thought of in Southern California? I live in L.A. but a few hours drive seems reasonable.
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 7 answers

Where is the best place in the Sacramento, CA area to buy quality nuts and dried fruits on the cheap? They just seem too expensive and/or "fingered" at the grocery stores.
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 8 answers

What extra special wineries has this Sonoma Valley regular missed? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 19 answers

Where can I find a list of any of Charles Lindbergh's public appearances in the 1950's and 60's? I'm especially interested in whether he made any public appearances, speeches, or lectures in California during that time. [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Help us get the best out of our Oakland exploration [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm on the east coast and I want to send flowers to a lady I really, really, really (did I mention "really"?) like in Long Beach, CA. Is there a great local florist that the hive mind could suggest? I suspect that a local shop could make something nicer than the national brands (FTD or 1-800-flowers). [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Allegedly, this is the original key to the choir loft of Mission San Luis Rey. A) How can I confirm its origins? B) What should I do with it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 8 answers

Please provide some suggestions for an entertaining 1 day road trip based out of Los Angeles. We've already traveled to Death Valley, Salton Sea... [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 16 answers

What is there to do when visiting Mount Shasta and Siskiyou County? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you recommend a kickass financial advisor/planner in Southern California, por favor? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 2 answers

Downsizing -- wife left me -- and moving to Woodland Hills, California (CA). I need storage. Help? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 2 answers

I will be doing a very anticipated trip to California for the first time. Please advice with good tips! [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 23 answers

I'm currently living on the East Coast and considering taking a job based out of California. Because it's a job that doesn't require me to be on-site, I will have the option either to relocate or to telecommute. I intend to pursue the latter, which leads me to my question: how do I negotiate my salary? If I were doing comparable work for a local company here in my city on the East Coast, I would be making around $50,000. However, if I were living where the company is based in California (where the cost of living is much higher), I would expect to make something more like $60,000. Should I negotiate a salary based on my location or the company's?
posted on May 2, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the best 1-2 yr old 4WD-capable car? Best for us means: fuel economy, reliability, non-behemoth-SUV-ness, aesthetic and reasonable cost (<$25k). Also: any knowledge about Subaru Outbacks and SoCal 4WD dealers. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 24 answers

I'm starting a new job as a telephone concierge at a Brand-new upscale retail/housing establishment in Glendale, CA next week—can you help me get my ear to the ground? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Teen daughter wants to go to California for 16th birthday. It will be a Mother/Daughter getaway. Of course I don't want to break the bank or use the college fund for a trip (not that she would mind). She likes shopping, site-seeking and staying in nice hotel rooms. We''ll probably do 4 days or so. I'm thinking San Francisco. Any hotel and/or activities recommendations?
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 20 answers

Please recommend good Happy Hour locations in and around Palo Alto, CA. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 4 answers

I want to move from Texas to California. I need advice on whether or not this can/should be done within a year. Tons of questions! Help me be realistic! [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 14 answers

East Bay, Californiafilter: so, we have these cardboard boxes. We need them to go away forever. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Hypotheticalcriminalfilter: if someone was allegedly caught committing fraud against another person (specifics to follow) what would the exact legal charges be (felony fraud/misdemeanor fraud, etc.) and what would the likely sentence be if that person had charges filed against them and was found or pled guilty? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 13 answers

As a gift, I'd like to be able to order Californian wine from a Napa or Santa Barbara winery (or anywhere) and have it mailed to a family member in the United Kingdom. (I live in Los Angeles) [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there a California law on the books that dictates compensation for using a personal car for work related activities? Various Google searches give me endless personal injury attorney links. Thanks!
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Are there age restrictions for passengers on motorcycles in California? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 7 answers

Where should we go on our California trip? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 21 answers

How Does The California Property Tax System Work? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Where should the lady and I stay on our (one-night) honeymoon on the Central Coast? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 26 answers

StartupFilter: Payroll processing co or part-time bookkeeper for SF Bay Area co? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 6 answers

How to gain California Residence, for purposes of college tuition? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 18 answers

Where are some good day-hike areas along the CA central coast? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 8 answers

A friend of mine is soon to start his dream job working for the metro system in Monterey, but is having trouble finding an apartment. He's tried craigslist and the various national apartment finder sites, to no avail. What other resources can you recommend for leads? He'll need a place that allows cats and that is close to the metro lines, but other than that, he's open to pretty much anything.
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 2 answers

What should we see and do from 4/24 to 5/2 between Sacramento and Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 10 answers

TravelFilter: Help me plan a driving trip from Sacramento, CA to Eugene, OR. Difficulty: Two children, six and four. [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 14 answers

Things to expect for Coachella Festival in April? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 14 answers

How does the Mexican Border work? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 12 answers

My parents are going to Hawaii for their 25th wedding anniversary. They have a 3 hour layover in San Fransisco. They are going to be getting in around 1ish. The question is do they have time to get out of the airport and see anything in San Fransisco and still make their flight? My parents have already seen the Golden Gate Bridge so thats not really high up on their list but is there anything else they can see in that time span?
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 15 answers

Oh the joys of foreign bugs. Please can someone confirm/deny whether this is a cockroach? I'm creeped out to the nth degree. [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 20 answers

Staying classy cheap in San Diego.. where should I stay overnight? And any neighborhoods to avoid? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 15 answers

Have you dealt with an illegal eviction notice in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 11 answers

San Jose California last 3 days of Feb. [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 23 answers

My W-2 says I paid taxes to both Indiana and California. However, I did not live or work in Indiana at any time during the year 2007. How do I go about getting this fixed? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 6 answers

I bought a car in California from a private seller, and the smog certification is 100 days hold and I have been unable to change the title over to my name because of this... [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 7 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)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 6 answers

Family of four, moving to Bay Area, making $115K. Is this crazy? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm moving to Venice/Santa Monica and want to meet good, intelligent, normal people in my age group. How? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Help us find the right place for small wedding ceremony / reception in Southern California [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2008 - 14 answers