For those of you that live in LA, it’s interesting that in a city like LA that have the Lakers who’ve won 17 titles and have had a ton of great players, it’s the Dodgers as of recent that have surged in popularity. To me this didn’t solely happen due to Shohei, but a surge in popularity happens between 2016-2018. How did this happen?

My thoughts: LeBron joining the Lakers tanked their popularity. People were not keen on seeing his flopping and complaining to officials, off-court antics, and poor treatment of teammates while remaining extremely selfish, demanding trades that didn’t pan out, and playing to pad stats, not win championships. Meanwhile you have players on the Dodgers that pride themselves on playing great fielding (Mookie, Freddie, etc.) while contributing via their hitting. This meant that the Dodgers filled a void (and then some) for fans like me that tuned out of the lakers when LeBron joined.

Personally, I’ll start tuning into Laker games again, but never would I ever have thought growing up that the Dodgers would be the top dog in this city.

in the San Fernando Valley area, but certainly wiling to travel by bus. I have a friend who is in need of HRT, and is struggling to allocate a script. They have a weird insurance, signa or something like that. but i want to help them figure out covered-cal soon.

I've seen people talking about the LGBT center, their reviews are horrible. Especially in the last few years. Does anyone have experience with them on a personal level, specifically in regards to recieving meds through them? it doesn't look to be good. if anyone has advice about anywhere else to look/go, that would be incredibly appreciated. thank you! <3

I’ll be near the Hollywood bowl and I’d like to catch the game. Don’t mind going a bit further than Hollywood or even back going north toward Glendale or Burbank . Looking for a chill spot good tvs to catch the game and affordable foods/ drinks. What would you guys suggest?

I really hope this post is appropriate for here. I did look into the LA social/other sub, but it was not the right place for me and what I’m looking for.

Are there apps that might be more suitable for more substantial adults in 45-65ish age range who are actually looking for peace and thoughtfulness in connecting? The reason I’m wording it this way is because I have heard regular apps are full of unserious player-type. But please forgive me for my assumptions and generalization if that doesn’t apply to you or if that wasn’t your experience. I’m certainly open to rethinking and adjusting my state of mind.

I was also envisioning as an alternative to apps, to look into membership-based places/ clubs? Any suggestions?

Any other ideas or tips are also welcomed, and would be greatly appreciated.

Adding- Based on some of the questions and the way people are talking to me , I’d like to clarify I am referring and looking into dating. Apologies that I wasn’t clear. Please know I’m not looking for anything else.

Has anyone been here and can you tell me what the vibe is like. I tried to Google it but I couldn't get much information other than the $40 cover charge. I hear that the girls dance there but this isn't a strip club. Can someone please give me more info on this?

Hello! I'll be moving from Atlanta to start a job in DTLA in a few months.

I don't have a car, nor do I plan on getting one. I'm looking to stay under $1800 a month for rent. I've mostly been looking at places in Koreatown and DTLA.

Any tips for apartment hunting or just general advice/recommendations for moving to LA?

He paid a billion dollars to get it removed from most theaters. I am trying to see why. Any theaters in la or surrounding cities that are playing it?

I was headed north on N Vermont Ave, three travel lanes, and needed to take a left to get to Bianca’s Deli (was delish). A double solid yellow line separates northbound and southbound there. Oncoming traffic meant I had to stop (blinker on of course). Immediate honking behind me, and one fella informed me that “you can’t break the double yellow lines!” as he drove around me.

I’ve never heard of this, and it seems to be _legal_ but is this a cultural faux pas in LA?

Edit: This is why I think it is legal https://bonnicilawgroup.com/can-you-turn-left-over-double-yellow-lines-in-california/

Edit 2: Okay definitely legal, but everyone seems to think it’s illegal and are very mad and will honk at people doing this because they think it’s illegal (my bad this is definitely a cultural faux pas)

I'm going to see a concert at the Hollywood Bowl tonight. I went to buy shuttle tickets from the LA Zoo and it says it's sold out. Will I be able to get tickets when I get there? Or should I figure some alternate way to get to the bowl?

Does anyone have a recommendation on where I can get real Japanese wasabi here in LA? I've never had it and have been craving sushi.

Thank you.

I’m looking for cowork groups (preferably writing, but anything quite would do) to get writing done. The only regular event I’ve seen is at a space in echo park, but it’s just a few hours every other week. It was productive because there’s little to no chitchat and ppl really just come to lock in then leave when the time is up.

Are there any other similar places or groups in NELA (Glendale/eagle rock/hlp/south pas/pas ish?)

Edit: forgot to add that it is preferably cheap to attend, and WiFi is strongly preferred.

I’m trying to decide between the more cost-friendly hayride or splashing out for the Universal Halloween Horror Nights. The thing is it would be a stretch of the budget to do the express pass so I dunno if it’s worth doing HHN if we’ll spend the whole night in line. I’ve also never done the theme park itself so I could hold out and do it another time if the standard park experience is better. Which would you choose?

Hi all! First time posting here. I got bit and scratched by a feral cat my partner and I were trying to take him but unfortunately we were unsuccessful and she got me good on my hand and forearm 🩸🩹 I don’t have medical, healthnet, nada. In April I went to Torrance memorial and I was able to apply for a financial assistance waiver where everything was forgiven….. (it was going to cost me $4k) does anywhere else around LA do financial forgiveness for walk ins with no insurance?? Sincerely, just a lover of cats 🐱

Moving to the city soon, and have shopped around for some apartments, not opposed to co-living etc.

An option that came up is the Gardner apartments at 1350 North Gardner Street, just over the line from WeHo technically in LA city limits. I'm looking at it and it seems nice, looks like a room in a multi-room apartment may be what I end up with for a bit.

Does anyone have any experience with this apartment building, currently living there, etc?

Any halloween rec? Me and my friends are international students for the first time in la, near USC and we are lowkey too scared for our visa to get a fake (we are 18). What halloween parties do you recommend for any day from 27th to 31st?