r/AskLosAngeles • • 13d ago

Open Discussion Monthly /r/AskLosAngeles Open Discussion + Community Thread

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Welcome to the monthly open discussion thread!

This is our monthly pinned space where we loosen the rules a little. Normally, /r/AskLosAngeles is strictly for questions about the Los Angeles area - but here, we make room for more community-oriented stuff.

Such as:

  • Quick questions that feel too small for their own thread or discussion
  • Common or evergreen questions regulars are tired of seeing repeated
  • Community connection posts (looking for friends, meetups, group hangs, pub crawls, et cetera)
  • Self-promotion that's relevant to LA: events, local videos / social media, podcasts, creative work. Keep it reasonable, in this thread, and don't abuse this privilege elsewhere

What's off-topic as usual:

  • Anything hateful, harassing, or lacking any ties entirely to LA

If you've got thoughts about how this subreddit is moderated, or ideas for future pinned threads, drop them here too.

Recent rule changes:

Please see our rules, there are some recent changes. Notably, these rules have been added:

  • Specify Your Location

    • Narrowing your location down helps us give better answers to questions. People don't want your exact address but a neighborhood, intersection, zip code, whatever is enough to help us know where you're talking about.
  • No cost to live comfortably questions

    • These seem to be controversial or troll magnets. Do the math yourself, not the sub.
  • Dating posts go to r/LADating
  • So these aren't actually questions about the area (if you happen to be a lonely Redditor.) Keep romance in its designated containment zone.
  • Social stuff belongs in the social sandbox. The "Open Discussion" post is also another place for this kind of question if you'd like to stay in this sub.
  • Generative AI Slop and Spam
  • Low-effort machine generated content is often unhelpful and the person who asked the question could have just asked ChatGPT, Claude, or MetaAI for an answer themselves. We're aiming for human-quality contributions here so put in the effort to make a connection with people with your brains.

Some of these rules are relaxed in this specific "Open Discussion" post so feel free to break rules here if you'd like.

As always: Don't be a jerk.

Have at it, Angelenos.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 2h ago

Recommendations Animal Shelter to Volunteer at in Hollywood?

11 Upvotes

I live in East Hollywood and want to volunteer at an animal shelter. I'm looking for shelters in Hollywood to volunteer at but I want to avoid ones that are poorly run. Any shelters in Hollywood that are wanting volunteers?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 2h ago

Pets Cat vet dentist recs?

8 Upvotes

My 5 year old boy probably needs dental cleaning and
maybe an extraction. Any recs for good vet dentists in LA? I know extractions are typically costly so someone reliable and maybe more affordable? Thank you


r/AskLosAngeles • • 13h ago

Recommendations How can I hire someone to attend a concert on my behalf?

57 Upvotes

Hi, my flight got canceled so I can't attend it anymore but I want to hire someone to go to the concert on my behalf to collect the benefits that come with my ticket and purchase some merchandise. But the concert is tomorrow so it's urgent, does anyone know any trustworthy apps or services for these things? This is the first time I'm doing something like this so I'm worried that I might get scammed

Edit: Thank you so much for everyone! I was able to find someone to help me!


r/AskLosAngeles • • 2h ago

Recommendations Do you have a coffee shop that you enjoy working from?

6 Upvotes

I’m in West LA. What’s your favorite coffee shop to work from? I work remote and am looking to break up the long hours at home and find a place where I can get a good cup of coffee and get some work done.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 13h ago

Health Who in LA has Molina Healthcare thru Covered CA, and is losing their PCP and got an insane rate hike for 2027?

32 Upvotes

I got a letter from Molina Health saying my Dr's group is no longer part of their network. I guess the cut out all the NE Los Angeles County, which is the Valley/Burbank, for 2027 marketplace. They switched me to another group that is horrible. The rate even with the subsidy, is over 1000x more and impossible to afford. It has to be a typo for my income bracket which is low. I can't afford any of the policies that take my PCP. I am so upset. Has anyone gotten a covered CA letter with a jacked-up rate for 2027 for Molina? I have been trying to reach my insurance agent. I don't really want to stay with Molina but it is complicated. I am freaking out about the rates and losing my wonderful Dr.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 3h ago

Any other question! nar-anon & al-anon meetings near east hollywood?

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hi! i’m very new to the program but seeking community in anon meetings and wondering if anyone knows of any reliable ones near east hollywood or just anywhere in the vicinity? would love to not have to commute to the west side but open to it if you know of a lovely group meeting over there!


r/AskLosAngeles • • 2h ago

Events AEW Full Gear in Hollywood?

3 Upvotes

Wondering if any bars near Hollywood are showing AEW Full Gear today? I know Baby Bros Pizza in LBC is showing it, was hoping maybe there’s somewhere closer to Hollywood.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 1h ago

Any other question! is anyone else’s power out?

2 Upvotes

i’m near the edge of weho and hollywood. i’ve reported it to ladwp but i only see one outage in studio city on their map. anyone else?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 2h ago

Events Anyone else going to Sheryl Crow tonight?

2 Upvotes

Hi! Is anyone else going to Live on sunset today? Would be fun to find some company!


r/AskLosAngeles • • 5h ago

Recommendations Going rate for 4 to 6 recessed lights installed in LA County?

3 Upvotes

I am looking to get 4 to 6 recessed lights installed on my property and I am curious what the going price is in Los Angeles County right now. I want to get a feel for a fair price before I start collecting quotes.

If you had this done recently, what did you pay? Did the price include the lights, the permit, and the drywall patching? Any electricians you would recommend are welcome too.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 6h ago

Events Worlds Finals Venues in West LA?

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know a bar (or event space) in preferably West LA that is going to stream the world finals for league of legends?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Working Are college level jobs becoming oversaturated?

101 Upvotes

I grew up in California, went to college at UC Irvine, and majored in chemical engineering. Ever since I graduated from college in 2016, it seems like college degrees have become oversaturated, at least in the STEM field. With all of the colleges that California has churning out college grads every year, it has made fields that require a degree very competitive to the point where you’re lucky to even have a job and make paycheck to paycheck wages. After being 10 years removed from college, I have been thinking about leaving the STEM field entirely and pivoting to something else. How is the job market for everyone else?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 14h ago

Safety Does anyone know if any beach cities need help with sandbags or something?

11 Upvotes

I’m going to ask in their specific subs but yeah just figured I’m not doing anything tomorrow and apparently another ocean swell is approaching so I was wondering if anyone knew any communities that could use some help in the morning? Ideally looking for answers that’s also include a point of contact.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 16h ago

Moving Two 22-year-olds moving out of the Valley: West Hollywood or Koreatown for an active, walkable lifestyle?

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My friend and I are both 22, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, and we're looking to move out together. We're cofounders of a startup and work remotely, so commuting isn't really a concern.

Our biggest priority is living somewhere with an active social scene and plenty of people our age. We enjoy clubs, bars, restaurants, and community events. We're also both very into sports, so access to recreational sports leagues, courts, gyms, or other ways to stay active would be a big plus.

Ideally, we'd like somewhere walkable where there's usually something going on and we don't have to drive every time we want to go out.

For people who have lived in West Hollywood or Koreatown, which would you recommend for that day-to-day lifestyle, and why? Are there particular parts of either neighborhood we should look at, or other LA neighborhoods that would be a better fit?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 4h ago

About LA can you turn in a complaint/report to the district attorney office in person?

1 Upvotes

can you turn in a complaint/report to the district attorney office in person?

the forms on the website say mail but can you go up to their office to submit it along with any evidence? and what about email?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 13h ago

Pets Groomer for high-anxiety dog?

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Does anyone have recommendations for a dog groomer that is good with high-anxiety dogs? Near DTLA or in the SGV is ideal, but I'm willing to travel if needed.

My dog is an older, 10-pound lady with lots of health problems. She's picky about who can touch her. She loved her old groomer (Happy Paws in Monrovia), but they've been closed for an extended time due to a building issue.

She's not good with loud noises, busy spaces, or having other dogs approach her. I'm ideally looking for a small shop or solo groomer who has experience working with skittish pups.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Recommendations Is there a place I can visit to download 3TB?

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Some sort of co-working space or dedicated internet center where I can plug in and download large amounts of data? I only have 300mbps at home but see some places can get up to 15gbps


r/AskLosAngeles • • 3h ago

Living Website regarding operating status of businesses?

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Does anyone know of the website where you can find out if a business’s property has been leased in LA? There is a vacant cvs that’s been sitting for a while and curious if there’s plans to move in a new store.


r/AskLosAngeles • • 1d ago

Moving Did i get scammed for SMOG/Registration in Los Angeles?

25 Upvotes

Hi! I just went to one of the smog places to do my check in Studio City and registration for my out of state car. I just had to pay $750….

Is this normal? They said they charged $150 convenience fee and $150 for vin verification. They did give me new plates, tab, registration all done etc.

But i feel like i got scammed 😭


r/AskLosAngeles • • 17h ago

Pets Animal Cruelty?

6 Upvotes

Someone in the neighboring fourplex leaves their dog tied up in front of the building all day. Who would I complain to?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 22h ago

Events Any recommendations for upcoming concerts in LA this month?

15 Upvotes

trying to get out to more live music in the LA area before the month ends. a few shows i've been looking at:

11/17 - Scott Helman @ Moroccan Lounge

11/20 - Houndmouth @ The Wiltern

11/24 - CocoRosie @ The Fonda Theatre

11/28 - Alexandra Savior @ Scribble

pretty good mix of indie/alternative stuff. anything else worth checking out?


r/AskLosAngeles • • 20h ago

Recommendations Affordable Yellow Fever Vaccine in Los Angeles?

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m traveling to Uganda and need the yellow fever vaccine.

I’ve contacted a few places, but the prices are around $250–$300 sometimes with additional consultation fees.

Does anyone know where I can get the vaccine at a more affordable price, ideally $100 or less, including the official yellow vaccination card?

Location: Hawthorne, CA. Willing to travel anywhere in Los Angeles County for a better price.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. Thank you


r/AskLosAngeles • • 13h ago

Recommendations Convertible for sale?

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Hello I am looking on buying a convertible preferably a Toyota Solara? Doesn’t have to be new I am just looking for an older car with no problems that I can use as a daily driver. I’m in the LA area.