A hike on X-mas morning in or near Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Dec 24, 2009 - 9 answers

WHERE IN L.A. CAN I BE LOUD ALL THE TIME? (FOR CHEAP) [more inside]
posted by defmute on Dec 23, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm entertaining guests from India in LA tomorrow for the whole day, and all my plans are being scuppered by a forecast of rain. What can we do in the LA area (don't mind driving pretty much anywhere) that won't be compromised by grey clouds and rain? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Dec 11, 2009 - 15 answers

What's the best black-tie New Year's Eve (or other event) in LA? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Dec 9, 2009 - 0 answers

Wildflowers day trips from Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Oct 16, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

ADD help in LA? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 16, 2009 - 1 answer

Where does one proactively look for software (specifically Flex) jobs these days? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Sep 11, 2009 - 6 answers

What, anecdotally speaking, are Flex developers getting paid right now in Los Angeles or a similar city? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Aug 24, 2009 - 1 answer

Looking for a serious Dive Bar in Los Angeles. In the Venice, Culver, Santa Monica region. Not an "LA" dive, a real dive please. [more inside]
posted by swbarrett on Aug 17, 2009 - 16 answers

What is the best method for moving several furniture pieces from L.A. to Montreal? (And an add-on about getting my car there, too.) [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird on Aug 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Asking for a family member: need recommendations for a top-notch cognitive behavioral therapist in downtown Los Angeles or around the Pasadena area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 1 answer

Where to get a great deal on new furniture in Los Angeles (Not Ikea)? Is there a furniture district or something? Surely there must be great deals to be had in some sort of industrial part of town or something, and not just Ikea, Plummer's, garage/estate sales, and Craigslist, right? [more inside]
posted by The World Famous on Jul 17, 2009 - 19 answers

Where's a good meadow near Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Jul 12, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm going to be in the Los Angeles area for the first week of July and possibly the last week of August. I'd like to be in the audience for the taping of a TV show. [more inside]
posted by jontyjago on Jun 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking for a good women's tailor in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by scody on May 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Los Angeles to San Francisco: Help me find an alternate route! [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on May 29, 2009 - 17 answers

Where can I buy fresh-squeezed juice in LA, in bulk? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on May 28, 2009 - 1 answer

Visiting Los Angeles for the first time What do I need to see and do? [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on May 18, 2009 - 52 answers

Can anyone recommend a great hairstylist in Los Angeles who is particularly talented at cutting very curly hair? [more inside]
posted by egeanin on May 9, 2009 - 7 answers

I have previous experience as a demo singer, but not in LA. What steps are necessary to try and get started singing demos here? [more inside]
posted by Nattie on May 6, 2009 - 1 answer

LA Gourmet Cocktails? What are the finest, most crafted cocktails you've had in LA? High-end genius drinkology? Even just the best-balanced martini? Is there a molecular gastronomy equivalent here? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on May 1, 2009 - 15 answers

What kind of recreational sports can I play in LA? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Apr 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Recommendation for a trustworthy digital piano dealer in the greater Los Angeles area? [more inside]
posted by cacophony on Apr 7, 2009 - 2 answers

Looking for avian resources -- vets, toy stores, etc -- in SoCal! [more inside]
posted by Nattie on Mar 23, 2009 - 3 answers

I witnessed the oddest thing driving in Los Angeles Friday afternoon, and I wonder... could you help me figure out what happened? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Mar 1, 2009 - 22 answers

WWGPS? (Where Would Gram Parsons shop) [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Feb 1, 2009 - 6 answers

LA Baths? I went to the Kabuki in San Francisco and loved it. Now I'd like to find something similar in Los Angeles. Japanese, Korean, Roman, Russian baths, whatever, with the following caveats: I'm a dude, and I'm not looking to have sex there. [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Jan 26, 2009 - 9 answers

TrafficFilter: Help me get to San Diego! [more inside]
posted by Korou on Jan 16, 2009 - 11 answers

I transferred to Los Angeles last Spring. I hate the job, but I love LA. There has always been a standing offer to return to my old Chicago office. How do you evaluate the balance between being in a place you love, versus being in a job that's satisfying? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr on Jan 14, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm planning a week-long visit to Los Angeles at the end of April, but I have no idea what there is to do or see there. Naturally I'll do my own research (thanks Google!) but I also want to pick up some more general info from the locals. [more inside]
posted by different on Jan 8, 2009 - 20 answers

Read a story in the LA times a decade ago, can't remember the details: a man fixed a misleading freeway sign by himself. [more inside]
posted by acidic on Jan 1, 2009 - 5 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I buy a travel adapter THAT WILL POWER MY LAPTOP in other countries? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Dec 19, 2008 - 14 answers

I am changing dentists and need a GREAT dentist in L.A. who is with the Aetna DMO network. Help! [more inside]
posted by scody on Dec 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Which animal shelter or rescue group should I volunteer with in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by scody on Nov 17, 2008 - 6 answers

Where are the best views in LA at night? [more inside]
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion on Nov 10, 2008 - 21 answers

Can you recommend good books about Los Angeles? Non-fiction preferred but fiction as well. [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Oct 29, 2008 - 25 answers

Los Angeles Adventure Lunch? Coed coworkers seeking adventurous and / or interesting and / or secret neighborhood and /or back alley fun lunch today, Friday, October 17th, 2008. Starting in Burbank. [more inside]
posted by snowjoe on Oct 17, 2008 - 2 answers

I just found out that I'll be in LA from Saturday-Tuesday. I'll have Saturday and part of Sunday free, and I'd like to take some nice photographs and/or a photowalk. I've heard people don't walk in LA.....I'll be on foot, and staying in West Hollywood (I've never been to LA.) Where should I go for awesome pics, and how should I get there? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Oct 3, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I buy a cool piece of luggage in Los Angeles tomorrow (Sunday)? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Aug 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Affordable conference/retreat facilities in Southern California? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Jul 22, 2008 - 2 answers

LA business card printer? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Jul 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Okay LA folk... time to tell me... what are your favorite things about/in Los Angeles? Especially your favorite hidden secret stuff that maybe only locals know of. Or super good deals or scenes that make you happy. Stuff that actually makes you stop for a second and think, "Man, I love this place" whether you want to or not. [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jul 6, 2008 - 54 answers

I am in Los Angeles (Silver Lake area) and need to get to Anaheim (Disneyland/Convention Ctr. area) for this library conference this afternoonish. Is the best way to do this to go back to the airport and grab a shuttle, or is there something simpler? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Jun 27, 2008 - 14 answers

9 years of Spanish have proven worthless. How do I become a conversationalist? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr on Jun 17, 2008 - 14 answers

Vet for a bunny in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on May 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me find a loving, caring kennel in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by jmoneystl on May 12, 2008 - 5 answers

3 month internship in Santa Monica? OK. Now, where to live? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Apr 29, 2008 - 11 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 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? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Apr 27, 2008 - 6 answers