Is it a good idea to drive out of LA on friday 23rd may for SFO bwn 4-6 pm, if we avoid highways? -- we are driving to SFO for memorial weekend. we cannot leave before 5 due to work. some friends advised us to start at 8-9 pm due to traffic. Is it a good idea instead to leave at 5 pm but avoid highways till we get out of LA and then get onto I-5?
posted by tvjoshi
on May 22, 2008 -
8 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.
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posted by lalochezia
on Apr 29, 2008 -
26 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?
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posted by carsonb
on Apr 27, 2008 -
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I'm relocating to LA from Chicago next month. I've been looking on Craigslist for apartments, and I'm leery of the accuracy of the lister's location descriptions. I've gotten plenty of advice as to what neighborhoods to look in, but I really don't know if I'm actually looking in those places.
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posted by hwyengr
on Apr 9, 2008 -
18 answers
Looking for a great dentist in Venice beach area or Santa Monica, preferably one who has all the modern technology. Please help!
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posted by np312
on Apr 4, 2008 -
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I'm driving from NYC to LA this weekend. Going to Ironman it with a friend of mine to Flagstaff, sleep, hang around the grand canyon for a bit, and then drive to LA. Anybody have any words of wisdom?
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posted by taumeson
on Mar 25, 2008 -
24 answers
Where can I get some Lady Bugs in West LA? I'm looking to protect a garden from other insects. Thanks! I'm in the mar vista/culver city area.
posted by skEwb
on Mar 12, 2008 -
9 answers
where can i find la croix sparkling water for cheaper than i am now? i live in houston, texas. at my local grocer, it's around 4 bucks for a 12 pack. i've tried google, but after shipping it doesn't get any cheaper than what i have.
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posted by ncc1701d
on Mar 12, 2008 -
4 answers
What are some good sites or companies to find cheap LA weekly vacation rentals?
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posted by dannon205
on Jan 29, 2008 -
1 answer
I'm moving to Venice/Santa Monica and want to meet good, intelligent, normal people in my age group. How?
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posted by JJ Jenkins
on Jan 25, 2008 -
14 answers
I'll be spending the next week in L.A. I'm from the Midwest, unremarkable smallish town with zero culinary culture. Help me find places to to eat during the trip,
but they have to be quick/take-out places.
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posted by sourwookie
on Jan 14, 2008 -
23 answers
I've just moved to L.A. and need immediate employment to provide some short-term financial security. Locals, who (or what) would you recommend? (e.g., What are the least insane and/or most humane temp agencies? What are some cool places to do menial, customer-facing work that actually pay a living wage?)
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posted by mykescipark
on Jan 3, 2008 -
13 answers
You don't live in Los Angeles, but you hate it with every fiber of your being. This AskMe is for you!
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posted by miss lynnster
on Jan 2, 2008 -
68 answers
I want to go to someplace cool and exciting with my friends for New Years.. I live in the LA area (Santa Monica) and would like to stay within 15 miles of the city. I'm fairly new to the area--having just moved here this summer--but still know a bit. I'm 22 so I still have the energy.
posted by evanm
on Dec 19, 2007 -
9 answers
Get me from vegas to la in 24 hours via scenic roads and sights.
posted by mrunderhill
on Nov 17, 2007 -
5 answers
Can anybody recommend a ski shop in Los Angeles that's good for Telemark gear and expertise?
posted by rbs
on Nov 15, 2007 -
4 answers
What is the best way to watch a regionally televised college basketball game if I'm not in the region?
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posted by carsonb
on Nov 13, 2007 -
7 answers
In LA on business and wondering: Is the Santa Monica Halloween parade my best option? And if so where do I park? As always . . .
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posted by jeremias
on Oct 31, 2007 -
9 answers
Does anyone have any idea what kind of bug
this is? Located in Los Angeles, last night.
posted by rollo tomassi
on Oct 23, 2007 -
10 answers
I'm thinking of being the 2007 Writer's Strike for Halloween (because, you know, November 1st will be pretty scary for us WGA members living paycheck to paycheck.) Now-- how to make this snarky, intangible and in-joke-ridden costume idea a reality?
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posted by np312
on Oct 22, 2007 -
19 answers
When I lived in London, I used to bring US friends stuff from Harrods or Harvey Nichols as gifts. Now that I live in LA, what roughly equivalent gifts could I send to people in the UK? Bonus points if it's specifically related to LA, although just US related is good too.
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posted by forallmankind
on Oct 19, 2007 -
11 answers
Looking for a friendly bike shop in LA to pick up a Cruiser style bicycle to ship back to Australia.
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posted by LongDrive
on Oct 4, 2007 -
5 answers
I'm contemplating a move from NYC to LA for acting and wanted to know if there were places like
Actors Connection and
One on One in LA to meet casting directors and agents.
posted by chris24
on Aug 28, 2007 -
1 answer
Can anyone reccomend a fluff 'n fold north of Culver City in Los Angeles.
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posted by mzurer
on Aug 13, 2007 -
3 answers
What issues we will encounter moving to a new city without an address? Is it a bad idea to live in a motel for a month?
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posted by crabintheocean
on Aug 13, 2007 -
15 answers
Where can I eat live squid/octopus in Los Angeles, or California in general?
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posted by hobbes
on Aug 10, 2007 -
7 answers
Los Angeles Falafel filter: I want good, vegetarian Middle Eastern food up to the Dearborn standard, ideally on the west side of LA (Palms neighborhood), but I'll roam from Culver City to Hollywood (or around Amoeba) to find a great pita place.
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posted by klangklangston
on Aug 2, 2007 -
19 answers
Really like the discount "European" hotels with tiny rooms and the shared bath, like 500 West in San Diego and the Belnord in NYC. Where’s the similar cheap place in LA? And since I can’t imagine there’s many, lets open up the question to all metro-American tourist capitals.
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posted by Rash
on Jul 21, 2007 -
10 answers
How do you deal with or adapt to Car Culture? Tips on driving, things to do in/with the car, strategies to deal with traffic, autos, parking, life-on-the-road in general please. Also: any specific Southern California driving/car advice.
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posted by lalochezia
on Jul 19, 2007 -
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From L.A. to Santa Fe and back. By Car, necessarily. Next month. I'm planning a 1.5 day drive, a 3 day stay in Santa Fe (already taken care of, thanks), a 1.5 day drive back to L.A. Where should I sleep en route? I'm thinking Flagstaff, right? Sightseeing in or around Flagstaff? (touristy stuff is OK unless it's something horribily overcrowded or plainly for kids). Is the drive too long/boring? Any better ideas to make the trip more fun? Suggestions? Thanks.
posted by PenguinBukkake
on Jun 20, 2007 -
7 answers
Where can I get potted daisies, chrysanthemums, &c for a 150+ wedding in October, in Los Angeles?
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posted by odinsdream
on Jun 19, 2007 -
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Buying-a-used-Car in SoCal-filter : I'm looking for good used car dealerships in the Pomona / Inland Empire / greater LA area. Also, for good independent mechanics to examine a prospective used car. Also: Examples of dealers/mechanics to avoid and general advice.
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on Jun 12, 2007 -
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