- Why do LAPD and the Sheriff's still rely so heavily on helicopters?
Helicopters seem to be overhead constantly where I live, and the noise is a lot. I'm also wondering about safety. After the news helicopter crash in Chatsworth in September, it made me think about...
202 points222 comments6 d ago
- Did Karen Bass do anything impactful for LA as Mayor?
I don't live in LA, but have been hearing negative things about Karen Bass as mayor since her election loss. I am happy a new person that seems to really care has been elected. I would like to see...
198 points315 comments5 d ago
- Grief support groups in LA?
Hey everyone, I lost my mom a little over a year ago and my grief has only continued to get worse. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for support groups here? Even better, grief...
162 points33 comments6 d ago
- Do you think LA is better off being polycentric?
Hey! I read City of Quartz, a super interesting book about the history of LA. It's really given me a newfound appreciation for this city. One thing that I found fascinating was how LA ended up...
136 points113 comments2 d ago
- What’s one misconception about LA you want to dispel?
I’ve never been to LA, but I know some people from the area. I feel it might be the city with the biggest difference in perception for actual residents and everyone else. What do you think people...
136 points598 comments3 d ago
- Worst Commute you guys have ever seen?
So I’m not from LA but I’ve driven through it several times and always time my departure from where I’m leaving from to avoid rush hour traffic. Im well familiar with which freeways are...
125 points386 comments5 d ago
- Dating in mid 30s in LA?
I’m a 34 f about be 35 next year. How is dating in LA in this age range? Doable? Coming out of a long term relationship and nervous / petrified tbh
118 points265 comments5 d ago
- Has Zankou gone downhill?
I’ve been eating at the Hollywood Zankou for over a decade and it’s always been super consistent. Over the past few months though, the portions are literally half the size and the food tastes way...
107 points119 comments5 d ago
- My new apartment parking doesn’t fit my (small) car, now what?
This is such a weird question, but I’m having new apartment overwhelm and need someone outside my own head to help. I’ve been living in Orange County for the last two years and just moved to LA...
89 points152 comments3 d ago
- Movie theaters that actually enforce no talking and no texting?
I’ve been an A-List member for years, and man do I love me a good AMC. However, texting and poor theater etiquette have me going less and less than I used to, to the point where I’m considering...
77 points83 comments3 d ago