What would the national and global consequences be if the San Andreas Fault finally gave rise to 'The Big One'?
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posted by mooders
on Sep 30, 2009 -
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How does property line encroachment work when the two properties were owned by the same person?
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posted by zippy
on Sep 28, 2009 -
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Personal recommendations for pug breeders in California? We are looking to add a pug puppy to our family (currently have one 5 year old female), and are having a heck of a time finding a breeder online. We live in Oakland but would probably be willing to drive anywhere in CA to pickup. Have you had personal experience with any pug breeders in California?
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posted by fishfucker
on Sep 24, 2009 -
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I am getting married in Berkeley California. Are there any beautiful Gothic churches there for the ceremony?
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posted by Ekidnagrrl17
on Sep 22, 2009 -
6 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
I understand the danger parvovirus poses to puppies, but what are the
odds of a puppy contracting the disease in the US (specifically Alameda County, California)?
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posted by zippy
on Sep 1, 2009 -
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Planning to change my last name, which isn't a common thing for men to do. Not sure what reactions to expect from colleagues and peers. How can I best deal with potential social stigma and explanations of reasoning involved?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 31, 2009 -
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I'm turning 30 this year, and my birthday is between Christmas and New Years. I live in central California, and may not have a lot of time for vacation. I want to do something interesting. What would you recommend to do in (central-ish) California, or possibly the greater West Coast, in the end of December? Sights to see, food to eat, events to attend? Lots of thoughts inside.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Aug 30, 2009 -
10 answers
House Mortgage-filter: FHA vs. Conventional 95% (LTV) Mortgage? Found a
calculator, but it's limited and we're seeking hive mind wisdom instead.
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posted by unclezeb
on Aug 26, 2009 -
7 answers
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
Why can't I find a decently-priced convertible rental out of SFO the in September?
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posted by pollex
on Aug 24, 2009 -
8 answers
I'm going to Los Angeles later this week. I've never been there, what should I do/see/eat? Details inside.
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posted by pwicks
on Aug 18, 2009 -
31 answers
Small wedding in Yosemite: know of an amazing photographer with a package under $3K? Caterers too?
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posted by scazza
on Aug 18, 2009 -
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Taxes/licenses required for Nevada company providing consulting services in California?
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posted by Jacqueline
on Aug 14, 2009 -
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At end of August, am heading from SF to Yosemite by Amtrak train+thruway coach, staying in the middle of the park valley for a couple of nights, then heading to Las Vegas for a couple more nights and flight back to the UK. It looks like Amtrak coach+train to Bakersfield, stay overnight there, then coach to Las Vegas is the obvious itinerary, otherwise it would be an extremely long day's travel. Any other suggestions, or anywhere better to break the trip? Many thanks.
posted by elliot100
on Aug 5, 2009 -
9 answers
Looking for beautiful places to go camping within 400 miles of Los Angeles for a couple days in August. I don't want to go to a "camp site" though. Stunning views of Rivers, Lakes, mountains or the ocean are a plus.
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posted by Charlie Lesoine
on Jul 29, 2009 -
5 answers
I am looking for any and all food festival / competitions that happen in southern LA that are open to the public.
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posted by matthelm
on Jul 27, 2009 -
2 answers
My Australian friend sent me a lovely package of Australian goods (Marmite, Vegemite, Aero, Tim Tams, Jaffa, Violet Crumble, Chokito...), and I'd like to reciprocate. But I'm clueless as to what American things are rarities in Australia. Any suggestions of what I can send? FWIW, my friend is in Newcastle, I'm in Los Angeles.
posted by Xere
on Jul 11, 2009 -
60 answers
Help me understand why taking my cherries at the OR-CA border without reimbursement is legal.
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posted by cheeken
on Jul 8, 2009 -
23 answers
I'll be spending a day in Long Beach, CA without a car. What should I do? Where should I eat?
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posted by josh
on Jul 7, 2009 -
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I've noticed when I buy food in California at different restaurants, sometimes there's sales tax and sometimes there's not. What's the deal?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Jul 2, 2009 -
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I am planning a trip to California late July with a friend and I wouldn't mind renting transportation to get around. Would it be feasible / possible to rent some kind of hippie van and sleep in it along the coast?
posted by baking soda
on Jul 1, 2009 -
12 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 -
10 answers
I've been asked to perform a marriage ceremony in Los Angeles sometime in January. I live in New York. What do I need to do to become legally certified to perform this marriage? Here are the options that I know of...
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posted by hermitosis
on Jun 24, 2009 -
15 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
Hiking, biking, camping in the Klamath Falls/Crater Lake, Southern Central Oregon area?
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posted by telstar
on Jun 18, 2009 -
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So, it looks like we will be going to be spending two weeks in August in the San Francisco area, specifically one week in Palo Alto and then one week in San Francisco. "We" encompasses myself, my wife, our 6 year old daughter and my mother-in-law, all visiting from the UK. None of us have been to California before. What should we do?
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posted by oclipa
on Jun 18, 2009 -
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I'm vaguely thinking of applying for a job in Pasadena, CA, and never having been to southern California I have no idea what it's like, culturally OR geographically.
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posted by supercoollady
on May 29, 2009 -
18 answers
Moving from Milwaukee, WI to take a job in Carlsbad, CA - what should I know, and where should I live?
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posted by Never Better
on May 29, 2009 -
14 answers
What happens when you buy a house with an unfortunate history (suicide) that has been disclosed, but no one bothers to tell you that the victim's blood is hidden under the new carpeting?
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2009 -
38 answers
Where can I rent a skimboard for the day in Malibu, California? Where is the best beach to do it?
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posted by jnnla
on May 20, 2009 -
5 answers
My sister and I suspect that our mother may have recently gotten married. Her boyfriend is Indian and they live in California, but the marriage also could have happened in Canada, or in India. How can I find out?
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posted by thebazilist
on May 9, 2009 -
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Where are the best neighborhoods in the Santa Barbara area for two 20-something professionals? My boyfriend will be working in Goleta starting in June and we're looking for a 1BR apartment preferably near stuff like grocery shopping, cafes/restaurants, a public library, and running/walking paths.
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posted by wsquared
on Apr 26, 2009 -
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I'm moving to California and need to drive car there this summer. Difficulty: the car is currently garaged in Pennsylvania, without tags, and uninsured; I reside in New York City with a DC license (but could transfer that to NY license if necessary). Uhaul/shipping the car is out of the question.
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posted by kdar
on Apr 23, 2009 -
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I really enjoyed the "You're as Cold as Ice" segment of This American Life's
"Mistakes Were Made" show - can anyone recommend other documentaries / books / articles about the creepy / gothic side of California counterculture and technofuturism in the 60s and 70s?
posted by ryanshepard
on Apr 23, 2009 -
9 answers
After seeing these photos from the
1906 quake in San Francisco, I've been interested in learning more about what life was like in California during the periods from the gold rush to the turn of the 20th century. Can anyone recommend media for me?
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posted by tybstar
on Apr 20, 2009 -
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