Los Angeles

I have seen some people here on YA, and even an op-ed article, saying that most of the houses lost in the fire were in "dangerous" locations and shouldn't have been built in the first place.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20071026/cm_usatoday/differentnaturaldisastersameriskyhumanhabits;_ylt=AhkeQOkJVJvjlLprO7rjwuqs0NUE

In So Cal, Nor Cal (where I live,) and the central valley, nearly every city and town is surrounded by fire-prone grasslands, chapparral, etc. Unless we blanket the state with houses, retail, and asphalt, there will always be some houses on the edge of a city or town, next to flammable material. Are we supposed to only build in the few moist areas, like San Francisco (already pretty much built to maximum capacity)? Should we be moving to houseboats on the ocean? Or do you agree, that new developments are in bad locations?

2007-10-26 13:14:52 · 10 answers · asked by jellybeanchick 7

According to google maps, it is 42 minutes from our hotel, and can be up to 2 Hours in traffic.

But if we took a taxi, wouldn't that cost a lot, and also I get travel sickness, and I can't exactly ask to stop.

2007-10-26 09:41:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 09:12:15 · 8 answers · asked by freaky559 2

just wondering
a lot of people choose NY
but i say LA

2007-10-26 05:28:08 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

rent $1,350.00
insurance (renter's & car) $250.00
food $400.00
cell phone $50.00
utilities $80.00
cable/internet/home phone $100.00
water $20.00
gasoline $80.00

2007-10-26 04:54:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-25 18:44:30 · 3 answers · asked by JeN 1

My favorite one is Miyagi's for food.

2007-10-25 09:09:51 · 4 answers · asked by Lioness 6

I am leaving for San Jose tomorrow at 1p.m. from Huntington Beach. My choices are 405 to the 605 to the 5, or 405 all the way to the 5. Can someone with good knowledge of Friday afternoon traffic let me know which would be quicker, or would it just be a roll of the dice either way?

2007-10-25 08:46:08 · 7 answers · asked by Sins Of Thy Beloved 1

I've just bought tickets for Universal Studios in Hollywood. On the back of the tickets it says "Please process your ticket to a personalized pass at a CAP processing center".
I've not been before so could someone tell me exactly what it is I need to do/ have go to?
Also, i hope to go in just over a weeks time, how busy would you expect the park to be?
Cheers

2007-10-25 08:20:56 · 3 answers · asked by DW 2

I want to taylor the trip around my children who are 5 and 7 since we are going for them. So if anyone knows of places to go that are more children friendly i would love the feedback. We are staying for 7 days in October 2008. Also if there are any great deals that you used would also be great to know. there is just so much to see and i want my kids to have the most wonderful time.

2007-10-25 07:27:18 · 7 answers · asked by malissa77 2

just a thought...

2007-10-25 07:23:46 · 8 answers · asked by Melissa T 2

WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR A COUPLE TO DO AROUND THE LA COUNTY AREA FOR AN ENTIRE WEEKEND? FUN PLACES, RESTAURANTS, ANY....

2007-10-25 06:56:42 · 4 answers · asked by JUST ME 5

I would love to help out in any way! I am busy during the week but I am free sat and sun!

what can I do?

2007-10-25 06:34:50 · 6 answers · asked by shannonforpeace 2

Okay I am going to Laughlin from LA County. Well due to the fires, I think the 15 frwy might be closed due to the massive fires that we are having. If it is, does anyone know any alternate routes? Thanks to all that answer!

2007-10-25 05:51:58 · 4 answers · asked by sweet_truth 4

If you been both which one is better? How is it? how long is it tour? is it a good experience? what kind of stuff do they show?

2007-10-24 18:37:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Los Angeles. Needless to say, things are not good right now. I'm in the middle of finishing up a Single Subject teaching credential, and my experiences in LAUSD are leaving me feeling pretty pessimistic. Although I was born and raised in the south bay, I feel it's time to move. Things just suck here. I would really like to stay in CA b/c I love the beach, but I don't know where would be a good place to go. The desert is out of the question, and I don't want more than 4 months of ice, so where can I go that is somewhat less expensive, allows me some warm months, and will make me feel safe and comfortable in my work environment (in a school)? Anything will help. Thanks.

2007-10-24 15:43:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know the fastest way to commute there, without a car obviously. I only found one way with the metro taking 3 buses and taking 2-3 hours to get there :( I want to know if there is any faster way to get there.

2007-10-24 15:22:13 · 12 answers · asked by mommyof2 1

I am looking to visit California, and want to hit all of the beaches, and do some some site seeing. I would like to find a hotel around the price of $100-150 per night.

2007-10-24 15:21:04 · 5 answers · asked by courtney r 1

Does anyone know if there's a subway/metro that can take you from Disneyland to West Hollywood? I mean, there are underground subway here in Los Angeles County, but would there be one from Orange County back to Los Angeles County?

2007-10-24 10:53:13 · 3 answers · asked by Zoe 1

2007-10-24 07:56:41 · 4 answers · asked by resipsaloquter 3

We are set to visit Huntington Beach, Laguna, etc... for a week as part of a family wedding. I haven't heard anything about NOT visiting, but it seems crazy to add more people to that mess and if we do get there, we may not be able to GO anywhere with closed freeways. Anyone?

2007-10-24 07:08:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-24 04:43:47 · 4 answers · asked by Daniel K 1

i've got a friend who lives down there and they told me they weren't allowed to do pyhsical activites yesterday cuz of the smoke in the area. that means that if the fires continue they'll have to evacuate huh? :(

2007-10-24 02:39:53 · 9 answers · asked by Jasmine 4

2007-10-24 01:13:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-24 01:11:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did the fires reach MM?

2007-10-24 00:19:18 · 4 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4

2007-10-23 19:19:35 · 2 answers · asked by Lance S 1

2007-10-23 19:13:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-23 18:35:37 · 7 answers · asked by Happy Summer 6

So, it's done, and I've got 4 free days to spend in L.A. in December. What would you recommend me?

2007-10-23 18:19:56 · 8 answers · asked by Cédric 5