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 -
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I'm interested in attending an auction in the Southern California area. I've never been to an auction before. Advice? Tips?
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posted by dede
on Nov 1, 2012 -
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My sister's husband has probably had a psychotic break in Southern California and has gone missing. Please advise.
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posted by cereselle
on Oct 22, 2012 -
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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 -
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I got PADI certified well over a decade ago. Since then I've lost all my paperwork, and I want to get re-certified and start diving again. Advice?
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posted by bswinburn
on Jul 2, 2012 -
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My lovely bride and I will be married later this year. Due to scheduling issues, we'll be taking our honeymoon in January 2013, in Capistrano Beach. We need some ideas on what to see and do in and near Orange County.
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posted by zainsubani
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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I'll be in Irvine for work this coming week and will have Tuesday and Wednesday evening to myself. Please help me not waste those two nights in my hotel room eating overpriced room service.
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posted by Lexica
on Nov 27, 2011 -
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Yelp.com (or other review site): sorting by
newest restaurant in an area? Or: where do you go to find recently *opened* restaurants in Southern California (inland empire etc).
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posted by lalochezia
on Jan 26, 2011 -
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Looking for recommendations on a place to stay 2/12 - 2/13/2011 for an as yet unplanned part of a California tour. Special snowflake details inside, but summary is that we'd like to be accessible to friends who live in both San Diego and Los Angeles.
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posted by kalessin
on Dec 8, 2010 -
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Your ideas for a 3-day (preferably outdoor) adventure in southern or central California with my dad.
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posted by HotPatatta
on Dec 2, 2010 -
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Feed me, Seymour! I'm a hard-core foodie who's going to be spending a long weekend in Palm Springs, California, and I don't want to waste a single eating opportunity. Additionally, I need a place to eat after my plane lands at 10:30 p.m. on a Friday.
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posted by MexicanYenta
on Aug 4, 2010 -
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SoCal filter: So I was pitching my tent in Anza Borrego when all the sudden it felt like I was kneeling on a trampoline. Was this (Mexicali Quake) a typical earthquake for the area?
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posted by aloiv2
on Apr 5, 2010 -
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What are some arts/culture organizations (or individual artists) in Southern California that produce film, video art, radio, sound art, criticism,
etc. that are run by or work with young people, exclusively or primarily?
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posted by colinmarshall
on Mar 25, 2009 -
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What are the best places to get exotic citrus in Southern California? The catch is that this has to happen Monday or Tuesday.
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posted by veggieboy
on Feb 1, 2009 -
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What are some great old buildings and derelict locations in and around the Los Angeles area that can be entered legally?
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posted by katillathehun
on May 29, 2008 -
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Looking for installer recommendations of grid-connected solar photovoltaic panels in the Southern California Edison area.
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posted by jaimev
on Feb 25, 2008 -
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Please help -- How do you buy a new car in California for cash?
Dealer has agreed to a cash deal, but at 11th hour,
insists on signing a loan agreement?!?
Help my cuz get this guy to close a cash deal.
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posted by ScarletPumpernickel
on Aug 22, 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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posted by lalochezia
on Jun 12, 2007 -
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Looking for recommendations for spa/lodging in Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs.
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posted by scody
on Jan 2, 2007 -
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How often can you feel small earthquakes in Southern California? My girlfriend thinks I'm crazy, but I'm often convinced I've felt a small earthquake. Are there degrees of earthquake perception for different people?
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posted by SBMike
on Oct 13, 2006 -
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Is there any place (online or otherwise) where I can get historical data on southern California freeway traffic patterns?
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posted by thefinned1
on Aug 4, 2005 -
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