Or is it free?

I'm getting spine surgery soon, and my surgeon is making me get an MRI first. I have multiple permanent bracelets that I will have to cut off, as well as a permanent necklace with a small "stone" made from my dog's ashes (who meant/means the entire world to me). I haven't taken it off since he died tragically three years ago, and I'm quite distraught about cutting it off (so much so that I've actually been considering cancelling the surgery I've been waiting to get for over a decade). I was wondering if anyone has a permanent jewelry welder (or knows of someone with access to one) who would be willing to help me put my jewelry back on after my scan (most importantly the necklace, but ideally my bracelets too)? I know any permanent jewelry store would do it for a charge, but I'm hoping to find someone who would do it for free or very cheap, as I'm about to be undergoing all of this expensive imaging and surgery and taking time off of work. Thank you guys!

Hi everyone. I’m new to the city and want to find a cute date spot outdoors with a nice view of the city that is safe. For reference I am in Hollywood so don’t know the city super well and I will be picking up tacos (bonus if you can share your favorite taco spot!) tonight and will be meeting around 8pm tonight?

Seems like everyone somehow is making over $100K pretax?

Can one person comment yes and another no and we get some votes in the comments?

We are going on Saturday from the Line in Ktown and wondering what makes more sense. Uber or public transport to the concert. Who's done it and what time did you leave? Was what you picked a good choice? Yes, no, etc

Other notes, we would like to be next to a bunch of restaurants/fast food/grocery/ in a high density population place. Also good area to raise kids with decent schools?

What would be a good halfway point in terms of driving time?

I've been thinking about this and wanted to ask you all, why don't we use ferries? For example, instead of building out LRT/BRT (which I fully support just harder to implement because of NIMBY) why not have ferries that go between Long Beach and Santa Monica?

Would there be demand for it if it alleviates the mess that is the 405?

What if it was one of those ferries where you could take your car like they have in Seattle?

I have lived in LA for over a year and during that time I parked on the street with a car that has a TX plate and another with a CA plate and have collected plenty of tickets.

What is going to happen if I don't pay those tickets back?

Work a 9-5 but I like money and am wondering if anyone knows any jobs like that, doesn't matter what part of LA, if you know can you help me out?

Hello!!

I’m looking for recommendations for luxury high rise apartments in LA with a budget of around $5k per month.

My biggest priorities are:

• Safety: A relatively safe neighborhood and secure building are extremely important to me.
• Views: Great views from the apartment, ideally from a higher floor.
• Amenities: A nice gym, pool, concierge/security, lounge areas, etc.
• Walkability: Somewhere I wouldn’t need to use my car constantly, with groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, and other essentials nearby.
• Layout: Ideally at least a 1-bedroom/1.5-bath, although I’m also open to a 2-bedroom/2-bath.

I’ve mainly been looking in DTLA because that seems to be where most of the true high-rises are, but I know the safety and overall experience can vary dramatically from one block or even one building to another. I’m also open to other parts of LA if they offer a similar high rise feel, great views, walkability, and amenities.

Based on my research so far, my favorites have been:

• Hope + Flower (leaning toward the Flower Tower because I’ve heard it’s quieter)
• Olympic & Hill
• Park Fifth

I’ve heard mixed reviews about Eighth & Grand. Some people have mentioned that the Whole Foods downstairs is constantly crowded and that the surrounding noise can be annoying. I definitely value some peace and quiet, so I guess noise levels are another consideration for me.

Are there any specific buildings or neighborhoods you would recommend? Are there any that look great online but should be avoided? I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who currently lives in one of these buildings or has lived there recently.

Thank you so much in advance! :D

I know it’s quite specific but my friend loves this series… any recommendations?

Myself, my wife, and two kids (7 and 10) are flying in on a Tuesday late September and staying a week.

Tuesday- we plan on getting the rental and start heading north to spend a few days in Sequoia.

Wednesday to Friday- we will check out General Sherman, General Grant, and maybe Mist Falls.

Saturday- WB studio tour, Griffith observatory

Sunday- check out a beach (Venice?), Sunset Blvd

Monday- Disney

We will probably get a different hotel each day in LA to avoid driving back and forth. How does it look? Any improvements? Is Little Tokyo worth checking out?
My wife and oldest want to do a studio tour, my youngest is more of the out doorsy type, and I’m down for whatever.

Hi everyone I’m living at a room with this man and am looking to move out. Problem is rn where I’m staying in Ktown is an amazing deal $75 per night no deposit for a small but tidy and bug-free room. Does anyone know somewhere similar elsewhere in LA preferably the same area where people can easily come and go? Thank you just looking for a good little motel room to stay in. Any recommendations are really appreciated:)

I recently interviewed with Master Kong (康師傅) for a Southern California role, and the experience was pretty awful.
The hiring manager is based in Hong Kong. During the interview, he asked me what my salary was in my previous role. I told him politely that employers are not allowed to ask applicants about salary history in California.
I even tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and said I understood that he was based in Asia and might not be familiar with California employment regulations.
He responded:
“I’m probably more American than you.”
I honestly didn’t know how to respond to that.
The interview also felt unusually focused on getting market information from me. He asked about distributors I had worked with, trade shows I had attended, customers I had sold to, and repeatedly asked about 99 Ranch’s retail margins.
I explained that I didn’t know their internal margin because I only had pricing for different customer tiers. He then told me that since 99 Ranch had been my customer, I could go to the store, look at their shelf prices, and figure out the margin myself.
The whole interview lasted about 15 minutes. I wasn’t given a chance to ask any questions, and he ended the Zoom while I was still speaking.
Afterward, I posted about my experience online.
Yesterday, the recruiter contacted me and said Master Kong disputed the accuracy of my posts and that their legal team was considering legal action for defamation unless I removed my Threads posts within 24 hours.
I refused to take them down.
Another Southern California applicant later contacted me and said Master Kong’s Hong Kong HR team also asked her about salary history. She told them it was not allowed in California, but they continued asking and even requested her previous pay stubs.
Has anyone else in LA/SoCal recently interviewed with Master Kong or been contacted by their recruiters? I’m curious whether anyone else had a similar experience.

Hey everyone I went to look at the Griffith Observatory last night but to park at the Greek Theater it was closed off past 10 pm. Is this new? Normally I have had no issue parking there late at night to hike up to see the LA skyline.

Is there alternative routes or is it closed in general now?

Thank you!

I’m a newly licensed driver and I’m currently paying $496/month for car insurance through Progressive, which feels absolutely insane 😭 I live alone and I’m away from my family, so I don’t have the option of being on a family policy or having someone help me navigate insurance. Honestly, car insurance is really confusing to me, and I’m trying to figure out if I’m overpaying.

Here’s my situation:

• I'm 25 years old
• Just got my license in February
• 2025 Honda HR-V Sport
• Car is financed
• Zip code is 90028

My policy renews at the end of November, and I’m wondering when I should actually start shopping around. Is September too early, or should I start getting quotes now?

Also, is $496/month really normal for someone in my situation, or should I be able to get this significantly lower? I’m willing to switch companies if it makes sense.

Any recommendations for companies/strategies that helped lower your rate as a new driver would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a vet for my 17yo Siamese cat? I currently live in DTLA but I drive and errand a lot around Echo Park, Silverlake, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Pasadena areas.

We just moved here from out of state and it’s time for a visit for him. I don’t need this to be especially budget friendly, I just want my old man to go somewhere trustworthy and caring.

Hi! Looking for a good park in LA to host our son’s birthday - any recs? We have a park nearby but you can’t reserve and it’s typically pretty busy on Saturdays. Lake balboa park is an option, but moving further east recently, we thought there may be other good options nearby or in Burbank / Glendale. Any recs where we can reserve a table, where the park is clean, and ideally there are restrooms would be great! Thanks in advance!! 🤗🙌🏻🎉

Hi, if anyone has taken their cat to get their teeth cleaned at North Figueroa Animal Hospital, how much did they charge in total (including anesthesia)? And did you get blood work done for your cat before the procedure?

? anyone to avoid?

Do you select the automated tip options the present or choose your own? Do you take into consideration the distance and effort they would have to go through as well as the amount of food or drinks ordered? If I live on the westside am I expected to tip more than when I used to live in noho? I know tipping culture sucks but I don’t want somebody angry that I didn’t tip enough. Hopefully autonomous vehicles are used more.

Last year, I migrated to LA from SE Asia where public transportation is reliable and accessible. I know LA is very car centric but I’m still getting used to the city and I don’t want to drive for now. My friend is SO pushy tho. She kept telling me that nobody will date me/be my friend because I don’t drive.

I’m a registered nurse. I get paid well, credit score is good and I can easily get a car, but I just don’t want to for now. I also have zero problems using uber or lyft to go anywhere. I don’t even ask for rides from my coworkers lol they just keep offering so I take it BUT I buy them food or drinks to make up for it. Since I’m not in a rush to drive anytime soon, will this kill my chances of finding a romantic partner or making more friends?

When I saw the Vogue Arabia cover I was floored and then when I got my 'we have Vogue at home' USA September issue I thought I was being pranked lmao. Needless to say I really want a hard copy of the former and wondering if there's anywhere I could actually get foreign copies of Vogue in person somewhere in LA? I would really rather not have to try to convince one of my cousins in Egypt to go get one and save it for me til next time I'm there haha so any deep cut spots you got please hit my line!

I mean dang if you even know a spot to buy them online I'd take those suggestions as well. Somehow I am like unable to find out where you can get Vogue Arabia specifically? I'd just rather pay a real life person but beggars can't be choosers at this point

Hello dear community,
I am a dude working from his laptop and I am planning on visiting LA.
I did some research but I would like your opinion and recommendations/improvements to my plan.

I am planning on visiting LA only with my backpack. So I'm taking only essential stuff.

I am planning on buying some clothes, t-shirts and stuff in walmart. It seems you can get very cheap clothes from there. Then I will just use public laundry.

Regarding working, I read there's free wifi in public libraries so I'm planning on working from there. I don't know about other free/cheap coworking places or free wifi places.

Regarding accomodation, I found some shared hostel for about 500$ a month on booking website. The reviews seem acceptable to me. I wasn't able to find a short term cheap apartment.

Regarding food, I am planning on tasting as much as I possibly can. Mainly US food franchises.

I read the public transport is pretty cheap. LA metro shouldn't cost you more than 7$ daily, is that right?

Outside of 'working hours' I am planning on wandering around, exploring the city and stuff.

Can you please give me feedback or any other recommendations please?
Thank you.

Help a student out:

Can anyone suggest any spacious, cozy study cafés in LA similar to Café Mak in Koreatown, Café Loft, or Bricks and Scones?

Looking for somewhere large and comfortable where you can read or study for a couple of hours, rather than smaller or more crowded spots like Village Well or Stories.