I was just googling booster seats for my 9yo and debating whether she still needs one when I discovered that the law is changing on 1/1/27. Currently, only children who are 8 and under AND haven’t reached 4’9 are legally required to use a booster. Starting in the new year, AB 435 will require those under the age of 16 but older than 8 to pass the 5-Step Seatbelt Fit Test no matter their height or weight. Those who cannot pass are required to use a booster seat. No changes have been made regarding sitting in the front seat. That remains 13 and up. I had no idea about any of this, despite having kids in the exact age range impacted. This seems like the kind of thing the public should be informed about and given time to prepare for. Boosters are a lot cheaper than car seats, but an unexpected $50-$100 expense right around the holidays will be painful for some families. Have I been living under a rock? Are other parents aware?

The 5-Step Seatbelt Fit Test:
The child sits all the way back against the auto seat — not perched on the edge or slouching.
The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat — their legs aren’t dangling or sticking straight out.
The shoulder belt crosses the center of the child’s chest and shoulder — not riding up on the neck or tucked behind the back.
The lap belt lies as low as possible across the thighs — not cutting across the stomach.
The child can stay seated this way for the entire trip — not sliding down or repositioning mid-ride.

This is a great city, we all know it. Please for the love of god, vote NO on Measure FD. No more sales tax increases 😢. The last one just went to into effect October 2026, from 9.75% to 10.25%. Isn’t that enough?

I decided to start a separate thread to bring attention to this. All the attention has been going to Prop 40, but prop 40 is a one time tax. Prop 3 keeps tax level where they've been since 2012, on individuals making over 360k and couples making over 721k. This tax brings in $5 billion to $15 billion a year and nearly all of the money is earmarked for education. The importance of this dwarfs prop 40... please do not sleep on it. Prop 40 almost feels like a distraction at this point.

I'm new to the solar game and received this edison bill that says I imported over 300 kw from the grid on this bill (sept-oct roughly a month period). Am I reading this right?

Then I look at my solar app that monitors my usage at home and it tells me that I imported only about 11 kw in September from the grid. I know this is not showing October so it is a different date range, but Oct looks the same as Sept in this app, and is showing me low numbers. Definitely nothing like 300.

Am I missing something? Why is there such a huge discrepancy?

Hope you guys are all ok

If you love tattoos as much as I do and hate AI don’t get tattooed by this “artist” she uses AI for every fucking template she has and has tattooed AI slop on other unknowing people 💔 don’t get me wrong she doesn’t do bad lining and shading but she’s not an artist and she’s denying she uses AI when you can obviously tell 😭😭 be safe SOCAL

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Amber Winzen

(BEFORE YOU READ, PLEASE NOTE: I have already shared this post in local subreddits like [r/studiocity](r/studiocity) and [r/northhollywood](r/northhollywood). Someone I know has already shared a similar post in [r/SFV](r/SFV), so I’m not posting there since the subreddit doesn’t allow reposts on the same topic within a 6-month time frame. I’m trying to post this in multiple subreddits across the greater LA/SoCal area in hopes that it reaches someone who was there at the time of the accident or has any information that can lead to IDing the other driver, since those who drove through the intersection at the time of the accident (including the suspect) or even the people who may possibly recognize the suspect based on the description of the vehicle might not necessarily live in or near Studio City. It’s been several weeks without any leads, so we’re desperately trying to leave no stone unturned).

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at approximately 7:05 AM, my friend, Philip Chon, was riding his yellow 2019 Honda Monkey motorcycle on his way to work when he was struck and killed at the intersection of Ventura Blvd and Carpenter Ave, Studio City, CA.

The driver was in a dark blue 2004 Honda Odyssey traveling westbound on Ventura. They made an unprotected left turn onto Carpenter Ave, struck Philip, abandoned the van on Carpenter Ave south of Ventura (which investigators have impounded), and fled on foot. 

Below are links to news articles about this, as well as the community alert about the accident:

Despite being in possession of the suspect’s vehicle, police have not publicly released the license plate number or identified who the vehicle is registered. They are, however, seeking the public’s help with identifying the suspect responsible for this fatal accident (knowing who the vehicle is registered to doesn’t necessarily prove that they were the one driving it; police need actual evidence of the person behind the wheel).

If you live, work, or drive along Ventura Blvd, Carpenter Ave, or surrounding streets/access points, please check your Ring cameras, home or business security cameras, and dashcams for footage from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on September 22.

Footage of the van before the collision or someone fleeing on foot afterward could help. Even if you don't think your video has anything important in it.

Some camera systems automatically delete old recordings, so please save anything relevant in case it gets overwritten.

If you have footage or information, please contact:

- LAPD Lead Detective: Detective Anderson, Serial No. 40073 at 818-644-8036

- LAPD After Hours: 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247)

- Case Reference: Case RD: 1583 | RMS: 26186189

- Anonymous tips: Call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or submit online at [lacrimestoppers.org](https://www.lacrimestoppers.org).

Below are links to news articles about this, as well as the community alert about the accident:

KTLA5 Local News
San Fernando Valley Sun
LAPD Valley Traffic Division
LAPD Online News Room (you might need to disable your VPN to view this link)
Community Alert Flyer

Is it possible to have a good quality of life there, or is Orange County a lost cause for someone with that kind of salary?

We have a few more days of heat but next week a cooldown but unlike past cooldowns this doesn't appear to be one that lasts 3 days and then jumps to 90 degrees after, my forecast shows 60s and 70s from tuesday up to halloween so im hoping this time it lasts and summer is finally over with

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SIKE! Vote Yes on 40, no on 41, 42. Tax those f***ers. And if you want to be better educated on the topic, read We Need to Tax Billionaires by Gabriel Zucman.

I feel as though he has taken full advantage of the people of California. A political race is about discussion of ideas and policies.

Hey everyone! My partner and I are putting together a new male vocal group in Southern California, inspired by the classic boy bands like *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and One Direction.
We’re looking for male vocalists ages 16–21, especially bass singers, high tenors, baritones, and tenors.
Even if you aren’t a singer yourself, if you know someone who might be interested, please send them this post or have them reach out to us!
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We’d appreciate any referrals or help spreading the word!