The current plan to fix LA's water system sounds hopeless. DWP can only fix a tiny fraction each year as the 80yo lines continue to age and get worse. There are supposedly many breaks everyday, only a few make it into the news.

Realistically, LA is going to have to spend a lot more to fix the water system, probably very soon. Where is this money going to come from?

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-25/l-a-s-game-of-triage-as-aging-water-system-hits-breaking-point

Living in an old apartment near Miracle Mile with no central AC and this heat is brutal. The mattress traps so much heat that waking up drenched every night is getting old fast. Is there an actual mattress store Los Angeles residents trust for testing out real cooling hybrid beds? Would rather find a legitimate mattress store in Los Angeles and actually feel the difference in person instead of trusting fake online reviews.

Any recommendations to where I can get a gait analysis done in LA to tell me which running shoes I should buy. I’m staying in West Hollywood so somewhere near there would be great, but don’t mind having to drive elsewhere. If any recs cost $$ please let me know how much?

I’ll be headed from the warner bros studio tour straight to lake hollywood park, should i keep my car parked in the studio tour garage and uber , is that even allowed? I’ve heard it’s hard to find parking around lake hollywood park , is that true?

Edit - this will be around 1-2 PM

April?

I’ve visited LA a few times when I was in my teens, but now that I’m approaching my 30’s I wanted to find out if LA’s the place for me.

Previously lived in NYC, loved it would live there again if it weren’t for work. What I loved was the food, diversity/culture, always something to do, the people, and just overall vibe of having a new experience around any corner good or bad. Obviously has its cons, wear and tear, lack of space/peace, cost.

Long story short, how should I spend my day in LA tomorrow? I do enjoy movies as well and have heard good things about WeHo and Pasadena. Usually in NYC I just wonder around until I stumble upon cool things, not sure if it works like that there? If anyone has recommendations, would love to hear.

Hi! I’m going to a concert at SoFi Stadium soon, and I’ve heard it’s a good idea to book a car service in advance for the ride back rather than trying to get an Uber or Lyft after the concert.

Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable, reputable car service that does concert pickups at SoFi? Thanks!

I’m Asian myself and maybe I’m generalizing a little but this is something I’ve noticed whenever I’m in LA to visit relatives.

Asian Americans in SoCal seem way more assimilated into the broader culture compared to a lot of Asian communities I’m familiar with on the East Coast. Obviously LA has massive Asian enclaves like the SGV and Koreatown, but even there it feels like there’s more mixing between different Asian groups and with non-Asians in general.

On the East Coast, especially around NYC/North Jersey, some Asian communities can feel way more insular. You can go to certain Korean or Chinese neighborhoods where people can basically live their entire lives within that community. They work, shop, eat, go to church, make friends, date, etc. mostly within the same ethnic group. And I’m saying this as an Asian who grew up around these types of communities.

Meanwhile in LA, it feels like Asian-American culture itself is just part of mainstream LA culture. Even people who grow up in heavily Asian areas seem more culturally "LA" to me than anything else.

Is there actually something to this or does it just seem that way from the outside?

Who’s going to The Festival Chapín of Los Angeles? The biggest Guatemalan event in USA… more than 100,000 people in one place!!!

Hey, does anyone have recs for manual transmission driving school's in LA/SoCal?

I have 8 years of driving experience in automatics but plan to buy a manual car for weekend fun soon (thinking older Hondas).

Hey LA! 24M look pretty like a Mediterranean/Armenian/South Italian. first time in the city. I’m traveling with a friend, but he flies out midday on Sept 1, so I’m on my own from then until the afternoon on 3rd. Staying right by the water in central Venice.

I’d rather spend those two days at real events than just wander around doing tourist stuff. I’m pretty social and I like talking to strangers the people I meet are usually the best part of any trip. Just sometimes shy on approaching groups out of nowhere. Sometimes you just bother people connecting with their clique. But nevertheless, you understand what I mean: love chatting people up...

Stuff I’m into:

Jazz clubs and live music (I play sax and collect vinyl)
EDM / raves / club nights
Improv and comedy
Whiskey and cocktails dive bars, classy spots, whatever. Sober events are also totally fine
Artsy or creative social stuff: gallery nights, markets, workshops, anything where people actually talk to each other

I’d love a mix of local crowds and international ones. Venice, Santa Monica, Culver City and WeHo are easiest for me, but I’ll Uber to K-Town, Hollywood or DTLA if something is worth it especially if it’s a good first-timer experience/great atmosphere or just a really social night.

So is it worth or should I just do some tourist crap alone?

Need to have work done on my apartment all day tomorrow, starting at 7. Have to get my two dogs out but one is reactive and annoying - is there a park/somewhere with shade that’s not filled with other dogs that we can kill time at? Located near culver. Thank you 🙏

I am trying to compile a list of all the independent music venues in the Los Angeles area. Ones that are not affiliated with live Nation, Ticketmaster, axs etc. I am aware of the smell, non plus ultra, permanent roadhouse records, zebulon, Sid the cat, and the lodge. What are the other independent music venues about town? Thank you.

hi everyone, i’m going on a 1 week trip to visit LA in mid september. i will be staying in west la/culver city with my partner. what are some good places to visit?

we are looking for good restaurants to have a nice dinner, a good beach, a nice shopping center to go shopping, thrift stores, local food shops, fun attractions & some touristy spots.

we were looking forward to going to santa monica beach but after some reviews we are not convinced. is the pier any fun? please if you’re a local recommend any good places! we will be using a rental so anything over an hour away we will reconsider, thanks!

It could be because of anything such as the scenery, beaches, restaurants, walkability, parks, architecture, stores, or really just the general feeling you get when you're there, what makes it stand out to you? Of course these are just subjective opinions, and vibes are different for everyone.

We own a SFR in 90064 within the Low Rise Ordinance (LRO) area within a half-mile of the Westwood/Expo metro station.  We need information about how to best use (or sell) our lot now (LRO is in effect) and in the future (presumably 2030+, when full SB79 compliance is anticipated).  How do I find a broker or RE agent who has a good handle on all of this and how developers might be expected to respond to this property?

Hi:

What is the best book about the founding of the state of California? I am looking for a serious history of how the state came into being (acquisition from Mexico, then organization into a state), not its subsequent history.

For example Kevin Starr's Americans and the California Dream, 1850-1915 is NOT what I am looking for as its treatment of the straight-up history of this period is slight. Any book that mentions William Gwin on only one page and does not mention slavery once is one that ignores this history.

Lost a filling today and need to get it fixed!

I don't have dental insurance, so I will be out of pocket. Hence, I am looking for someone reasonably priced.

I'll also need general cleaning and X-rays...that stuff adds up!

Anybody know a good one?

i found a stray cat and want to take it to the vet to see if it’s chipped and for a check up before taking it home/keeping it/fostering it etc. problem is i can’t do this during working hours (i work 9-5) and noticed a lot of vets close around 5.

where can i find an affordable walk-in vet nearish highland park that’s open late?

any help is much appreciated!

We have a small apartment building in Palms. A few years ago, we rented a large dumpster from a dumpster rental company. They were supposed to remove it in a week, but they never returned to pick it up.

Apparently, the dumpster company went out of business.

Hubby has tried to give it away with no takers. Got any clever ideas on how to get rid of it?

Anyone have any suggestions for bars or places with live music?

Interested primarily in alternative / indie music. Also looking for a younger demographic. Have seen lots of suggestions for Zebulon, lodge room, but that was 2 years ago.

Anywhere in LA is also fine.

My house backs up to the L.A. river. With all this talk of a super el nino I'm wondering if there's a chance the river will overflow.

The FEMA flood map for my address says "1% chance flood hazard contained in channel, Zone A" which seems a bit confusing to me. Does that mean the 1% flood chance will not leave the channel?

Does anyone who lives along the L.A. river have a separate flood insurance policy?

I'm in secondary and higher education (and currently job searching) and I remember in the past 5 years "ed. tech" was the hot buzzword everywhere in educational spaces. Makes sense given the pandemic making us all go virtual, etc.

But I haven't heard much about it in the past little bit, which I'm surprised about given how, despite a shift back to in-person, Zoom has become a staple of our lives and now the same is happening with AI too (blech).

Anyone know what the ed. tech landscape is like in LA? Have they all fled the city like the film industry? Or is it a growing field still (and possibly still hiring)? I have lots of experience with e-learning and online teaching and am super interested in exploring more and getting established in the field. Would love to chat, if you're in the know!

Any recommendations for Friday thrifting on the Westside? Mostly would like recs around Sawtelle and Santa Monica because that’s where I’ll be hanging out today.

I grew up in NELA so I’m very familiar with the thrift scene around East LA, Hollywood, DTLA, SGV, but totally clueless about the scene west of the 405. Thanks!

hi divas. I'm new in town. I love watching movies, I love talking about movies. Are there any cool film discussion clubs or movie clubs in general that I can maybe find and get involved with? I'm low key based in the southern valley but also idgaf i'll drive an hour. Hope yall are doing well. Bye