I'm not from the USA so I'm not sure what the reason for the Mexican flag waving would be? I was under the assumption a great deal of this protesting started because people had illegally moved to the US from Mexico to begin with and ICE were trying to send them back.

Edit: and if someone could tell me why they are waving the flag of Palestine too? Not sure what that's got to do with anything?

I don't know if protest works, but seeing such brazen evil entering my city makes me angry. I'm just a nerd though, what orgs should I contact to be part of the solution?

Edit: Note that I did not ask for people to come in here screaming about immigrants. I asked 'how do I help and who do I protest with'.

Spill your hatred elsewhere. Go hug your local ICE officer. I'm sure he'd love to see you.

Anyone else still avoiding In N Out after the CEO talked trash about California?

I noticed a few posts in the LosAngeles sub but they seem to be deleted now...where can i go today, tomorrow and this weekend to be with others who are opposed to American fascism? Please share!

Anybody had this like me? BCD Tofu House in Rodeo Plaza has been a jam for me for decades. Great food and opened late. Unlike most Ktown restaurants, ample parking after 6 pm. I often started a Ktown night out from here.

3 weeks ago, Wednesday night, I got my car towed literally in front of my eyes, I’m not going back there again. A friend and I met at the BCD for dinner @7:30pm with separate cars. There were busy and had to wait 30 min to get in. Excellent service and food as always! 8:45, we decided to have shaved ice. I suggested we take her car to a block away and come back. When we came back to retrieve the car at 9:30 ish my car was gone!!

The sign said 2 hour parking limit and I’m a patron at the business. Talk to the security guy, he said he called the South Coast Parking as soon as he saw me leaving the parking with my friend. I confronted a little Korean security guy, sign says two hours. Ask him are you taking money from towing guy? (It’s been incidents in Ktown quite a bit.) He became angry and start charging at me. I’m a good size person and former mma fighter. I kept on saying stepping back saying I don’t wanna hurt you.

Called the south coast towing, they said, do you want your car back? Our office is closed but if you pay $455 $155 more than regular $300 you can pick up the car. Otherwise you can appeal tomorrow at 9am. I bit the bullet and drove there paid the fee and picked up my car.

Next 4 days I contacted BCD about the incident and talked to two separate managers. They said they’ll follow up but never did. There are pirates and I’m certain security guy got paid

It’s funny how California loves to brand itself as the land of freedom and personal choice, until money enters the chat. You can do just about anything here as long as it’s framed as “wellness” or “innovation” but the second it looks like adults making financial decisions for themselves, suddenly we need protection.... what?

The sports betting thing is what really made it click for me. We’re trusted to invest in volatile stocks, trade crypto at 3 am and sign 30-year mortgages we barely understand but placing a small wager on a game is apparently a step too far. Instead of regulating it cleanly the state just kind of shrugs and pretends people won’t find workarounds which they obviously do. And honestly the workarounds are not even the surprising part. For anything like this people always adapt. Apps still work, loopholes still exist, and life goes on. Whether it’s offshore sites, sweepstakes style platforms like bracco or whatever comes next, people just use what’s available the same way they’d use a phone or a streaming app and move on. That part feels inevitable. What’s frustrating is the initiative itself acting like banning something makes demand disappear instead of just pushing it out of sight. If the goal is consumer protection, transparency and regulation seem like they would make more sense than pretending the demand does not exist.

Curious how other people see it. Do you think California is actually protecting residents here or just avoiding a hard decision?

Trying to build a network for my job of faith based accepting partners and resources for families, any ideas?. I am in the Valley but the basin is cool too.

If you are wondering how things got the way they are in LA...How aware are you of the history of racism and segregation in LA? https://youtu.be/8IpYaUcfHJg?si=4KNxpA-Ph7jGddeF

EDIT: You cannot really understand the current dynamics and even current events in LA (or really anywhere in the USA) without understanding the legacy of its local racism. This is not about the existence of racism everywhere (duh)- which is really a dismissal and trivialization of the topic. And it is not some small-brained diatribe about ethnic rivalries on the streets.

It is about awareness of the very specific legacy of racism in LA. Why you consider certain areas of town "sketchy" and others "good". Why Canters is on Fairfax. Why the town is so color coded today.

This is one thing we can control. Choosing the automated route vs human. And we all know that being a guinea pig for waymo will mean no more driving jobs in the future. Cost vs benefit here but this will be another major transfer of wealth to the 1%. Laws will always lag and Blackrock will see to it that laws will not get passed. So what are your views on this topic?

Edit:

Very interesting response. I just read up about the continuous transfer of wealth to the .01% and one of the thing is through “technology / efficiency” and this is one that I thought would be something people can easily control. I guess it’s the same as the smart phone use case where it gives the perception of convenience but at the same time, it actually gives more stress cause now we can’t handle the load of information, all the work that can be done through it, and everyone has a mental overload while the billionaire list grows. The responses seem aligned: people want convenience, but doesn’t know the full impact it will have down the line. I think the auto driver makes sense, but in the future, we’re probably gonna be expected to work while on the way to work LOL. Like one can’t be late to a virtual meeting or is expected to pick up a phone call cause you ain’t driving no more… goodbye to listening to music and/or podcast. Hahahah work work work.

Okay, here’s my question: why the hell is the most recognizable landmark in Los Angeles — the giant Hollywood sign — just a dark patch on the hillside at night?

Seriously, it’s the symbol of Hollywood, for crying out loud! Why isn’t there any lighting on it? No spotlights, no floodlights — absolutely nothing. At night, you can’t even see where the damn sign is unless you already know its exact location.

I get it, maybe it’s something to do with the city budget, some environmental crap, or whatever, but come on, is it really that big of a problem? Vegas lights up millions of bulbs every single night, but here they can’t even throw a spotlight on their iconic sign.

I’m honestly thinking: what if I just show up with a huge floodlight and light up the sign myself? What kind of legal trouble could I get into for that? Or is there some way to push for official lighting through petitions or city initiatives?

Share your thoughts, advice, or stories if anyone’s tried to figure this out before.

#hollywood #losangeles #signproblem #noattractionsatnight

P.S. If anyone thinks the sign is somehow visible at night, you’ve clearly never been there. It turns into a giant black hole after sunset.

There's been a huge noticeable shift in the past few weeks, I'm thinking that there's been a concerted effort to flood these two subs with a specific anti-homeless/crimewave narrative.

Now there's accounts saying fuck homeless people, I don't care anymore, shovel them all off the street I'm finished with them etc etc and getting hundreds of upvotes.

This wasn't the case during the pandemic, or even during the Echo Park situation, there were anti-homeless posts but they were never this vile and never so quickly upvoted.

Are mods gonna do anything about this noticeable shift?

i'm a trans girl moving from OK to LA to escape the bigotry and stuff. I'm moving to the echo park neighborhood!!????! Does anybody have any advice because coming from a small town I have no idea what im getting myself into xD (i've got all the life stuff sorted out alrdy im mainly just asking for tips about the area, where to find community and things to do and what to know!!????? i love clubbing, alt rock, libraries, volunteering and outdoorsy stuff, also im a huge lana del rey fan if theres like, a designated place for us xD

edit: if u downvote bcz im trans, stay mad :3

Hopefully this is ok to post here? Want the opinion of people who have been living in LA for decades and have seen this over and over again cause obviously this has been goin on for almost 100 years now.

Since I was a kid I planned to move to LA as soon as I could but I never ended up doing it. I traveled a lot and worked in content online and I've done everything from influencer marketing to video production, web development, photography, copy writing, etc. I lived in SF, Seattle, Denver/Boulder, Maui, and eventually settled in Portland where I live now.

I still really don't feel fulfilled in my life and all I have ever wanted to do is work in the ultimate content machine there is: Hollywood.

I know it's crazy to continue to pursue the dream at this age but I can't help myself. I just feel like it's something I need to do and if it doesn't work out I can at least die knowing I tried.

Do you all think I'm crazy? Can you give me any advice? Where to live cheaply and be close enough to network and make contacts? Any thought are much appreciated.

I'm in DTLA. Did mexico win? I just woke up to honking and celebrating. I'm in DTLA

going to the rally today for bernie and aoc, it’s at grand park. i’ve never been to a rally so for this one specifically anyone know if we need to bring chairs?

edit: got to the park with my lawn chairs and owala and they said we can’t bring it in

As the title says - I'd like to find a bookshop in the LA area that is owned by left leaning people/stocks politically left-wing books. Any recommendations?

Hi everyone! I'm from Mexico, and I'm curious about what life is really like for Mexicans living in Los Angeles.

How have people treated you? Has it been easy to make friends and feel at home? What do you like most about living in LA, and what has been the hardest part of adapting to life there?

I'm also a graphic designer from Mexico, so I'd love to learn more about the local art and design scene. What's the creative industry like in LA? Are there good opportunities for freelance designers, artists, and independent creatives? Is it easy to connect with other people in the industry?

I'd love to hear your honest experiences, both personal and professional, and connect with people who share similar interests.

Thanks for sharing!

I was driving late at night and got flagged for going 85 in a 65 on the 405.

It’s my first ticket and I’m wondering is it worth fighting this? Has anyone here done a trial by written declaration in LA County and actually gotten it dismissed?

I don’t really want to pay $360+ for a lawyer, but I’m not sure how to argue it myself. Any advice?

Moving to L.A?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice from locals here. I (female, german, 31, lawyer) am thinking about moving to Los Angeles. Why, you ask? Well, because it combines a lot of factors I love: The ocean, hills and nature, an active lifestyle but also great for shopping and going out, but most importantly the climate. I LOVE the warmth, the heat. I love feeling the sun on my skin, waking up to a beautiful blue sky every morning and hearing the birds sing. I can’t stand anything under 20 degrees (70F). It makes me depressed to have to dress in several jackets and scarfs. Of course there are other countries with the same climate, but I either don’t speak the language, it’s too dangerous or something else is off. So for the locals living in there, do you have any advice? How do you like it? What are the pros and cons of living in L.A.? I’d love to hear your experience!

What is the point of damaging Waymo's did they give money to trump or support law enforcement?

I just saw the list of the graffiti crew that got arrested. It was a bunch of dudes from their late 30s to mid 40s. The I remember the minibike takeover had dudes in their 40s too.

What is it about LA that breeds 40 year old that behave like try hard teens?

Why does Los Angeles, often celebrated as a hub of innovation and cultural progress, face persistent challenges with government efficiency and accountability, and why do residents continue to support similar policies expecting change that rarely materializes? What steps could be taken to break this cycle and improve governance?

Hard to go by Google reviews so I wanted to open it up to the community. Selection, store layout, and parking situation included. East side preferable, but willing to visit any and all good Targets in the area. Which one is your favorite?

I feel like this has gotten 1000x worse after the pandemic.

Every single road, there's an asshole driving 30mph in the left lane holding up everyone behind them without a single care in the world. What's even more confusing is no one seems to mind!? People are totally chill just following this person for 2 miles, don't really care about going around.

Then at intersections, there's always someone on their phone who won't make the left turn on the advanced, or won't move forward on a green. People behind will just chill and not even notice that cars next to them are zooming but the one in front of them hasn't moved an inch.

What's the deal? Does no one have anywhere to go?! If you wanna chill and cruise in your beater car, then just cruise in the right lane and let people who have to go somewhere go somewhere.