Please recommend some books about the history of Southern California. I'm specifically interested in the evolution of car culture and the L.A. area as a cultural incubator.
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posted by Sara C.
on Apr 9, 2013 -
36 answers
My family (self, fiance, and two children, ages 4 and 7) is currently homeless in Los Angeles. We are at a complete loss here... can anyone provide any insight, advice, anything at all to help us figure out what on earth to do?
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posted by chasethecarrot
on Nov 5, 2012 -
69 answers
What are some cities/neighborhoods to live in that are bike commutable (<45 minutes) to 24th and Olympic in Santa Monica? Are there any specific trails or routes I should be paying attention when hunting for housing? Any specific intersections to be avoided?
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posted by minedev
on Aug 21, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm writing a series of time travel novels. Since my first one is scheduled to be published in November, I've been debating what my next one should be. One idea I have is for a young woman in San Francisco or Los Angeles to find herself 100 years in the future (in 2110 or so), but I need some help imagining a realistic future.
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posted by suburbanbeatnik
on Jun 14, 2012 -
29 answers
My car was rear ended last night and it's starting to look like the guy who hit me does not have a driver's license or insurance. So I'm not really sure what my next move is.
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posted by dhammond
on Nov 13, 2011 -
20 answers
Conflicting problems with both non-closing windows and likely lead paint in a Los Angeles rental. Maintenance plan to grind them all down later this week and I'm pregnant and worried about the dust. I would deeply appreciate some advice on how this might play out and how to handle it (yes, not legal advice) especially advice from those who know about California and LA rental issues.
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posted by crabintheocean
on Sep 7, 2011 -
4 answers
Transitioning from car-free East Coast existence to Southern California sprawl. What's the most efficient way to do this?
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posted by Sara C.
on Aug 28, 2011 -
17 answers
[SoCal Filter] What is that static that interferes with my car ipod player around Long Beach and Mojave? I use the kind of ipod adapter that transmits from ipod to car radio on FM, and it works very well other than this.
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posted by bluesky78987
on Jul 31, 2011 -
8 answers
Southern California with a 2.5 year old. Tips for things to do in and in between SD and LA.
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posted by gaspode
on Mar 2, 2011 -
20 answers
Have there been any books/papers/movies/theses/etc. done on the pathology of high speed chases particularly as they relate to Los Angeles?
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posted by speedgraphic
on Feb 16, 2011 -
4 answers
Starting a new traveling sales job. At what hotel chain should I throw all my business to?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 7, 2011 -
20 answers
I'd like to do something cool with my wife for Valentine's Day. Difficulty: we'll be away from our home base in Riverside, CA (near Los Angeles).
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posted by gerryblog
on Feb 6, 2011 -
4 answers
I want to buy a
Toyota Hilux and get it licensed to drive in LA, CA. I have two questions: What mechanical problems should I look for when buying this specific truck (2WD, 22R engine, early 90's model)? What should I look out for when trying to license it in California? I'm shopping on Craigslist.
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posted by fake
on Jan 19, 2011 -
20 answers
I'm considering a move from middle America to the northern Los Angeles, CA region. What do I need to know?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 15, 2011 -
28 answers
Where, within a two-hour drive of Torrance, California, can I camp for one or two nights?
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posted by mnemonic
on Sep 12, 2010 -
5 answers
I am looking for a list of Pacific Telephone/Pacific Bell switching stations that were built before the 1980s around Los Angeles County. I want to do a series of photographic portraits of them. It seems like this information may be "suppressed for reasons of homeland security" but if anyone had any suggestions of where I may be able to dig it up archivally, it would be much appreciated!
posted by refractal
on Aug 3, 2010 -
4 answers
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 -
3 answers
Any recommendations for good moving companies for a move from L.A. to the S.F. Bay Area?
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posted by kaiserin
on Jul 3, 2010 -
5 answers
Help me enjoy 5 weeks of California endulgence after living in the Middle East!
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posted by hasna
on Jun 17, 2010 -
9 answers
Thanks to riding Chicago's L system so often I can sense my stop in my (literal) sleep, I think I'm finally ready to tackle Los Angeles' underutilized & unappreciated
Metro & Metrolink system for some day trips between Ventura County and LA proper. What are some can't miss attractions that are A) easily accessable by rail in a city of cars and B) fairly safe for a tiny semi-lost solo female and C) totally awesome?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on Feb 2, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm in the hunt for some new roommates in this house, and I'd like suggestions on how best to divvy up rent based on bedroom size and amenities. Also, how should I go about listing the rooms for rent here in central Los Angeles?
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posted by carsonb
on Jan 15, 2010 -
11 answers
I received a traffic ticket for driving without headlights on in Los Angeles, but now the court has no record of my citation. What do I do now?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2009 -
9 answers
Looking for a good bar/coffee/food place in the
South Bay/Long Beach, CA that works for an unknown number of people with a wide variety of tastes...
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posted by Katemonkey
on Sep 8, 2009 -
1 answer
Southern California recommendations for art/culture/history nerds in our late thirties/early forties?
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posted by acridrabbit
on Aug 26, 2009 -
20 answers
Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence.
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posted by Asparagirl
on Jun 19, 2009 -
9 answers
I am trying to end my tenancy in a month-to-month lease in Los Angeles, but the landlord says that submitting a 30-day-notice won't absolve me of any future responsibility if my roommate stays in the apartment. Please hope me!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2008 -
12 answers
Recommend a pick-your-own apple orchard in Southern California, not too far afield from L.A., please.
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posted by mykescipark
on Oct 23, 2008 -
3 answers
So
this turned in to a trip to L.A. instead, but the premise is the same: A friend and I are coming over on holiday for two weeks (from this Sunday the 26th until Thursday the 6th of November) to catch the festivities surrounding the election of Obama for president.
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posted by bering
on Oct 22, 2008 -
3 answers
What are some good blogs written by Californians about humanitarian projects in the area?
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posted by cmyers
on Sep 28, 2008 -
3 answers
In San Diego for 2 days, hate zoos and most museums. Willing to travel. What should we do?
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posted by bodgy
on Jul 2, 2008 -
19 answers
What's the best (cheap) thing to do on the Fourth in Los Angeles?
posted by dead_
on Jul 2, 2008 -
3 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 by slopepheasant
on Jun 25, 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 -
6 answers
