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Mayor calls for cutting 669 city jobs

In his new city budget, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called Friday for the elimination of 669 city jobs -– 231 through layoffs -- even as he sought increased staffing levels for police officers and the restoration of some services at ...

Secret clique in L.A. County sheriff's gang unit probed

Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives have launched a probe ... The unit is divided into two platoons of relatively autonomous deputies whose job it is to target neighborhoods where gang violence and intimidation area concern.

L.A. County's unemployment rate remains at 11.8 percent

Los Angeles County's jobless rate remained at 11.8 percent in March for the third month in a row, but every San Gabriel Valley and Whittier-area community posted a slight decline in unemployment. The region added 11,000 jobs over the month and ...

Breakdowns and delays plague Metro Blue Line

who rides the train three days a week to his job in downtown Los Angeles. "Seriously, who is overseeing this poorly run transit system?" The county's first commuter rail system built since the Pacific Electric Red Cars, the 22-year-old Blue Line ...

'The level of poverty, the disillusionment hasn't changed': Intersection of '92 race riots in Los Angeles remains mostly the same 20 years later

The city has targeted south Los Angeles with city and federal funds, said Deputy Mayor Larry Frank, and is working with community and labor groups to create jobs. To battle crime, more than 700 police officers have been added. But unemployment among black ...

LA County Budget Proposal Adds Jobs

After four straight years of budget cuts, Los Angeles County officials released a budget proposal Monday that will not only avoid layoffs and furlough days, it will add nearly 200 jobs in the process. The proposal, which calls for the county to ...

Los Angeles County's unemployment rate stays at 11.8 percent

Trailing a Master Photographer in Los Angeles

THE photographer Julius Shulman captured Los Angeles and its surroundings in the middle of ... on the West Coast — not to mention taking on an almost daily stream of jobs for businesses, cities and publications. After having chronicled his ...

Andrew Breitbart: Conservative Blogger Died of Heart Attack

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The L.A. County Coroner says conservative ... The department later offered her job back when it was clear she had been misrepresented. Breitbart also posted video of a sting operation against the Association of Community ...

Open Question: Should I Move to Los Angeles, OR San Diego?

I Live In The Antelope Valley, A community a little north of LA in the mojave desert. I'm trying to Move out to somewhere with that "big city" feel, but still In So-Cal, Now I've lived in either of both of those cities before for a few years at different times in my life, but I just don't know where I should settle at... Palmdale and Lancaster are nothing but drug infested battlegrounds, between the Rich conservative Land-Owners, The Working Class Druggie Scuzzy Youth, and The Middle Class Suburban families, all fighting over what to do in this boredom stricken, Disease and Drug infested desert. The streets are riddled with The same urban corruption you'd expect to see from Places Like South Central or Highland Parkin LA and San Ysidro In SD which you shouldnt have to see since all of the AV is practically Planned communities all shittily placed and tracted. Plus this Valley , although within LA county limits, is very culturally and even geographically cut off from The Los Angeles, OC, LB, SD Surfing-Beach culture Im used to from my (earlier) youth... Plus there is ABSOLUTELY no room for growth... This place is for the old and the poor in my opinion. There... Phew.. Now that all my ranting has subsided let me go on and tell you a little about myself now.... I'm 18 years old, Very into Punk, Ska, Reggae, Hardcore, Straight edge, Etc. I'm heavily into the local music scene out here (since its the only thing i really can do for fun) and want to pursue music as a proffessional endevour. I have held several jobs within the passed 2 years but currently am unemployed, Front two bands Have a total savings of 7,600 $ I can't live at home for more than probably another year so thats how much longer I have to save up some more cash plus My home life has kinda been suckish The reason why I ask is because based on my needs what would be better I want to live somewhere with plenty of entertainment lots of work opportunity, (relatively) close to the beach CHEAP ENOUGH FOR ME AND SEVERAL OTHER FRIENDS A FEW YEARS OLDER THAN I TO AFFORD and close to where all the Music action and clubs and stuff are happening.. OH! and since these are pretty big cities with lots of Neighborhoods and areas, what are some areas within these two cities that you'd recommend ... and what kind of prices should I expect from these areas in terms of Rent and costs of living... I know your all gonna say to just stay home (or go to school) I don't really need to go to school.... (also forgot to mention I grip for my neighbor's Production company which I get paid for sometimes) based on that what would be a better choice Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, and have a good day :PPatrick Yes I have lived here at POINTS in my life... Im barely 18, i havn't lived in either location since i Was about 15, I wasn't thinking about whether or not the places I had experienced would make great locations for my first place.....(Which they probably aren't considering how close to the beach they are) I have Opinions about the place... yes but MY QUESTION WAS BASED ON PRICES AND SUCH more

Resolved Question: computer laptop repair los angeles CA OC orange county Pc mac with on-site tech mobile technician?

broken lcd screen or virus malware removal notebook or desktop I got clients in West La east los angeles downtown La Santa Monica Beverly hills even Anaheim Santa Ana or Irvine in OC with computers Pc or Mac / macbook pro that need to be serviced what is the best IT service provider who doesn't charge an arm and a leg and does a decent quality computer tune up virus removal routine maintenance job? must be reliable must go to home and offices more

Resolved Question: I need medical help but I'm jobless and uninsured. How?

I need some serious help, but I'm unsure of what to do. I live in Los Angeles county and I have no job or insurance. I havent been sleeping well in almost two months. Everyone wants me to take sleep aids, but that isn't the issue. Anxiety and other PTSD symptoms are the problem. Last light was a decent night for me. I went to bed at midnight and tossed around for two hours. I finally moved to the couch and fell asleep a half hour later. I woke up a half hour afterward for about 15 minutes. Then back to sleep. Up again and hr later in panic mid flashback. Finally back to sleep for an hour. Up at 6 and laid in bed til 7. Yes, 3 whole hrs. I know what I need, but I camt afford a doctor or a prescription. Any legal ideas for how I could get a Rx.Obamacare is no good. I have other conditions which are even more severe that will be adversely affected by Obamas stupid plan.If only I were a vet. No my PTSD is not war related. I was never in the military. I have been in inpatient care. That is how I got my antidepressant. I do not want to do that again.If I could I would be working. I have been searching. At this point I do childcare and tutoring, but there are no fulltime positions at companys that want to hire teachers. more

Resolved Question: Job interview monday and cannot find Social Security card, can I use my birth certificate?

I really want this job, and I cannot find my SS card. Will they accept a birth certificate? This is in Nevada, and the certificate is from Los Angeles County. Thanks and God bless. more

Resolved Question: Republicans, why don't you let Hispanics learn English?

I live in Santa Monica, CA. In Los Angeles, Orange County and Riverside County there are neighborhoods, sometimes most of a city that speak Spanish and not English. I see the billboards in Spanish and listen to the people speak only Spanish. They can't get ahead without English. Is this your way of keeping them in low paying jobs? more

Voting Question: Seriously..am I not providing the correct information when filling out these online applications?

Because seriously, I've filled out about 10 of these, from Michael's Arts and Crafts, to Disneyland, to f*cking Alta Resources. Here's the story. My name is Rafael, and I'm 20 years old. I live in North Orange County, but I was born and raised in the Philippines. I arrived in the United States in September of last year, but it's not my first time living here. From 2006-2008 I studied 9th and 10th grade in Los Angeles then in Glendale respectively. For reasons I need not mention, I got my a** dumped back in the Philippines and ended up finishing high school there. Anyway..so now I'm back and in college, and desperately looking for a part time job. Like I said, I've filled out about 10 online job applications within the past couple of months but so far I haven't gotten a single response from any of these companies. Now I'm well aware of how absolutely shitty the economy is today, but still, I know some people who've been able to land part time jobs regardless of the bad economy. And that just got me thinking...am I not being hired because of the fact that I was born and raised in the Philippines and that I didn't graduate high school here in U.S.? Because honestly, I'm beginning to feel a little discriminated against. Basically, I've done nothing but provide the most honest answers when filling out these online applications as well as when providing my resume. I mentioned the different high schools I've attended throughout my youth [I never stayed in a single high school for more than 2 years due to our constant moving and relocating] and of course, I mentioned my work experiences over the last few years [though it isn't much]. Anyway, I've been patient the first month and a half of applying to companies such as Michael's Arts and crafts, Petco, Disneyland, TJ Maxx, Toys R Us, Babies R Us and many others, and not hearing back from them. I just thought that maybe all the positions have been filled up. I guess I kinda lost it when I applied for work at these 2 companies: Joe's Crab Shack [I applied there as a dishwasher coz I started getting the impression that that's all I'm prob'ly good for at this point] and Alta Resources [a call enter located at Brea] ..and I just found out in the last 3 days that I wasn't considered by either company...and that just pissed me the hell off! In case you were wondering, I applied Alta Resources because I actually do have call center experienced, having worked at one called Sutherland Global Services. I didn't work there for very long because about 2 weeks after I started, I finally got the news to come back to the U.S. So there you go, previous work experience related to the field [and I didn't pretty damn well back there too despite my short stay] but still! ALTA F*CKING RESOURCES decided not to consider me because I supposedly did not meet the minimum assessment threshold or whatever the f*ck that means. And just before that, JOE'S CRAP [YES, CRAP] SHACK emailed me saying that they have decided to pursue candidates who are a better match for the dishwasher position. REALLY?!! A BETTER MATCH??!! FOR A F*CKING DISHWASHER POSITION...REALLY??!!! So please, everyone..is there anything I'm doing wrong? Is it because they're just so unsure of me that they don't even bother? Is it because I was born and raised in the Philippines and have spent no more than 5 months here in the U.S. within the last year? Is it because I'm being too honest about the answers and information I provide when filling out all these online applications? Why isn't anybody even so much as considering me for any position?? I would be mighty grateful if anybody could help me out with this. If there's anything I'm doing that needs correcting, then please let me know. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Since Sandra Fluke missed out on her chance to become Oh Bama Girl II, is she heading to Surf City CA?

I read where Fluke is transferring her C+ Average Democrat Law Transcripts to Scripts Institute in Surf City Lo Jolla San Diego CA. HaHa, I had my blonde fun on many a summers dream occasion at Scripts Ranch or was it Blacks Beach for your SoCal beach commers. But the Surf was better at Camp Pendleton and Corona Del Mar Newport Beach. My Arizona Governor is a graduate of Hollywood High School Los Angeles CA and a former California Blonde Beach Bikini Model...Surf''s Up Sandra Fluke. I wonder if My Sheriff Joe Arpaio was ever the Head Lifeguard at the U.S. Mexico Border Beach Park Imperial Beach CA....bouncing heads as usual...you know. You see Sandra Fluke, most of us Republican AZ Blonde Types got our Blonde genes from California Surf. My Resume Sources: Marine Corps Recruit Depot RTR 2nd Battalion Fox Company/Spt Bn San Diego CA 92140 Camp Pendleton Weapons Training Battalion Edson Range/ITS San Onofre San Mateo MCB Camp Pendleton CA Playboy Mansion Club and Restaurant Mission Valley San Diego California MCAS El Toro/Tustin CA 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing HMM-164 MALS-36 13th Marine Expedtionary Unit 3rd MEF Orange County CA Bobby McGees Conglomeration Restaurant Club Mission Viejo CA...pick you up take you away! NAS Alameda CA/NS Treasure Island San Francisco CA Marine Air Group-42 Fighter Squadron NATOPS Flight Ops....tell yourself it's good to be alive! The Red Baron Steak House and Club....on the fairway at Livermore CA Airport...hehe..get down tonight and tomorrow morning too! nearby Altamont CA The Rollingstones and Hells Angels..Give Me Shelter. Maybe the CA Hells Angels can convert Sandra Fluke...got Harley? NAS Whidbey Island WA Marine Aviation Helicopter Maint Instructor Naval Air Maint Training Detachment....oh my, Baby What a Big Surprise!....Latitude 47 Seafood Steak House and Club on Union Bay Seattle..will you come with me and change your attitude at Lattitude 47 in Libby Seattle Wash No time for my Scottsdale Portland OR Japan and Okinawa stuff tonight. Theodore Roosevelt High School Cheerleader North Central Ave St Johns Dist. Portland OR The City of Roses Go Rough Riders You see, I will stack my accomplishments against any Libby Bimbo in Limbo...Sandra Flake.. See you in Surf City CA...Surf's Up for us Arizona Blondes....Courtesy of London Bridge Boob Jobs on the Fairway at Lake Havasu City AZ....Night Life in My Big AZ City more

Resolved Question: Better school LMU or Chapman?

I am studying to be a teacher. Both schools have excellent programs for my intended major but I have a dilema. I live close to Chapman now, and have a GREAT college job. If I move to Los Angeles, I will have to relocate my job to a farther location and the traffic will make it more difficult too. I want to go to a school that has a great social life, because my college experience so far has been extremely boring at Cal State Fullerton. I have not lived in Orange County my whole life, only two years, and I really like it so far. The main thing holding me back is my job in OC which would be only 3 miles from Chapman. Which school offers a more exciting social scene? And which school would you personally recommend and why? Thank you in advance! I appreciate your input :) more

Voting Question: Which has a better social scene LMU or Chapman?

Resolved Question: Better social scene and overall atmosphere LMU or Chapman?

Resolved Question: Good neighborhoods in Los Angeles County to raise kids?

Hi, I'm currently living in Detroit and my new job requires me to move somewhere near the Los Angeles metro area. I'm looking for a safe city with good transit and a homely environment to raise my two kids in. more

Resolved Question: Why does America make me so friggin mad all the time man?

I'm a 25 year-old college graduate who lives in my parents' basement. I am appalled that greedy rich people don't want to pay their fair share so I can continue receiving government aid. I mean, what are these people thinking? That weed is free!? How am I supposed to get back and forth from whatever my latest protest is so I can hang out with my friends? I can't believe that after 4 years of studying pre-Renaissance Italian poetry, I can't find a job! Who could have foreseen that? And to top it all off, my parents are dogging me to pitch in for food and board, or at least help out around the house. Man, it never ends! Every afternoon when I get out of bed, I turn on MSNBC to learn all the facts about how racist Tea Party rednecks are destroying the country and I get so angry that I have to smoke a bowl and lay back down for a nap! I sure hope Obama is re-elected. He understands how hard it is for people like me! Seriously though we NEED to start looking up to euro countries and such like Sweden for example. Sweden is one of the greatest nations in the world and should be viewed as an example on HOW to be a successful country. They clearly are more qualified than America itself to tell us how to live and have all the answers and know everything about this world. Sweden has a population less than 10 million, which is about the same as Los Angeles County, and their racial makeup is like 98% white. They have awesome health care, virtually no crime, and are one common people united. Just walmart alone has the revenue the size of Sweden's entire GDP. Because of this, Sweden is a great country and America has a lot to learn if it wants to be just as great. Why won't America start looking up to a country like this? Gawd, I'm a hippie atheist and I just get so mad and hate that America is too ignorant to take after other countries and learn from them. All this nation cares about is guns and looking down on Muslims and Illegal Latino Immigrants. more

Resolved Question: What are some entry-jobs in optometry (details inside)?

I am a junior in college and I work full-time. I would go broke this year even with my parents help. I am also a foreigner and I do not drive. I am curious to know about optometry because lots of Asians do it like me but not so popular. I also like filing documents but looking for new careers. I live near Los Angeles but would like to work in Ventura County. BQ2: What are the hardest parts of becoming an optometry assistant? more

Resolved Question: Chapman University or Loyola Marymount University?

I am looking to transfer to either Chapman in Orange County, or Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. My major is going to be either Accounting or Business Administration. Which school would provide me with the best quality in education overall as well as provide me good opportunities for internships and assistance in job search prior to graduation. I already know stuff about each location, so please tell me other things best you can. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What Wells Fargo address to use for employer direct deposit authorization form?

This might be a totally dumb question, but I'm new to this, so I have no idea how to do this. I just started a new job and they direct deposit our checks (unless we want to be charged five bucks to receive a physical check). I'm filling out the direct deposit authorization form my boss gave me, and it asks for the bank name, which in my case is Wells Fargo, and the bank address, city and phone number. What do I put for the address and phone number? The local bank I go to? Headquarters? I'm not sure what to put! Please help! Only serious answers, please. Thank you! (I live in Southern California, Los Angeles County.) more

Resolved Question: what do you think of remark made by illegal (“I’ve got people doing my homework ’cause I show ’em my fist,”?

what do you think of remark made by illegal (“I’ve got people doing my homework ’cause I show ’em my fist,” he brags); Casimiro, in red love beads and baggy shorts, is a short, self-consciously cocky tough (“I’ve got people doing my homework ’cause I show ’em my fist,” he brags); he faces 20 years if caught again. Salvador, the most articulate of the three, has a nine-and-a-half-year suspended sentence hanging over him. Michael has been kicked out of school for fighting and now attends an alternative school—but not for long, all evidence suggests. “They don’t teach us nothing; I didn’t know how boring it would be,” he says sullenly. Salvador claims that their long suspended prison terms have taught them a lesson and that they’re “done” with the criminal life; now they just want to make steady money with a job, he says. The family situations of these young gangbangers are typical of California’s lower-class Hispanic population, characterized by high rates of single parenthood, teen pregnancy, and welfare use. Michael’s unmarried mother is on welfare. The mother of Salvador’s 16-year-old girlfriend recently sent her to Washington State to keep her away from him—too late, since she is already pregnant. “If she has the kid, I’ll stop messing around and take care of it,” he says. Salvador’s father was arrested in January for drug possession and deported after serving time in the Orange County jail; he is presently planning his return. Casimiro claims that his parents tolerate his gang activities: “I be going to parks and I be like, I was like kind of nervous in the beginning but I was like, ‘Get used to it,’ but they were cool with it,” he says. Perhaps Casimiro is accurately conveying his family’s attitudes toward his gang-banging; social workers in Santa Ana and Los Angeles tell of multigenerational gang families in which the fathers smoke pot and take meth with their children. Equally likely, however, is that Casimiro’s parents oppose criminality but cannot keep him away from the streets. http://www.city-journal.org/2012/22_1_california-demographics.html more

Resolved Question: Can I get a mortgage loan with only 4 months on the job but with 80% down in Los angeles?

I live in Los Angeles county. I have 80% down payment. I worked in my current job for only 4 months. I have very high FICO score. I have zero debt. With mentioned above, could I get a loan of 20% of the value of the property? more

Resolved Question: What is the likelilhood of the judge allowing me to do community service for my traffic ticket in california?

Tomorrow I have an appointment to see the judge at the traffic court in los angeles county. On november 30th I recieved a traffic ticket for going 80 mph in a 65 zone. Even though I was going 69 mph I'm not going to bother to fight the ticket. The ticket was giving to me by the california highway patrol at 11pm. I'm eligable for traffic school. The reason I want to do community service is becuase I work at a minimum wage job 12 hours per week. I can't afford the $311 ticket. I'm a wasting my time tomorrow seeing the judge asking for community service? A payment plan wont work becuase I don't have any money. Three weeks age I lost my minimum wage 12 hour per week job.what will the judge do if I tell hime that I dont have a job or any money?The appointment I made with the judge was at 8;30am and is 20 miles away from my house which will take me an hour in rush hour traffic. more

Resolved Question: How do you search for jobs when you're in the Los Angeles / Orange County area?

Hypothetically speaking, let's pretend there are jobs in the LA/OC area. Is Craigslist just as bad for searching jobs as it is for apartments/shared rooms? Or is Craigslist still a little credible? Also, how do you acquire jobs in the area if you live 200-270 miles away from the area? Thank you!So you're telling me that I don't have to live in Los Angeles for a possibility of acquiring employment in Burbank!? I can still stay in Orange County even if I find employment in Burbank? And I don't need to drive Susan* all the way to Burbank!? Oh, God! I think this changed my plans completely!Susan = my car more

Resolved Question: Security Guard w/CA Guard Card-I want to get a Medical Marijuana Card, is there anyway my job would find out?

I'm thinking of getting a Medical Marijuana Card for my lower back pain. I live and work in the County of Los Angeles as a security guard with no special clearances. If I get a Medical Marijuana card is there anyway my job would have it reported to them? Or, is there any way my employer could request that information, say on a random background check? Also, any recommendations for a legitimate, and affordable, doctor's referral office? more

Resolved Question: how to go about moving to Los Angeles?

ok im 21 years old, im still in school, however when I gradute and get my B.A. in a few years, (I should be around 24) I plan on moving to california in search for a job. I already know I want to get a studio to start out and ive been doing my reseasrch, I found very nice affordable studio apartments in downtown and the wilshire area for about between 500-650 a month. Thing is, im going out there all alone, how would i go about trying to find a job all the way in california, when I live here in New Jersey. I do have relatives that I visit yearly in orange county. I just dont know how I would go about trying to find a job from out here on the east coast. Any suggestions and other advice is greatly appreciated, this is something ive alwways wanted. I always knew I wanted to move out west, I just dont know exactly when that will happen, thats always been the question. Ive also been in these areas where ive looked and they ARE in decent areas, even if they werent, im THAT hungy enough to still live there. Everyone has to start somewhere ya know? no one said it was going to be easy from the bat. more

Voting Question: Where can I go shopping for LDS/modest wedding gown in the Los Angeles/North Orange County area? Help please!?

I don't want to buy a gown online so it would help if anyone could recommend a shop. Even somewhere that would do an amazing job of customizing the perfect dress. I'm a big fan of lace! more

Resolved Question: Why is fraud legal for women in the United States?

Fraud is illegal in every aspect of the law except for in paternity cases where the little ladies can blatantly deceive a man into thinking he is the father of a child and even when proved that he isn't, collect child support from him. If a woman is caught doing this, she is rarely if ever prosecuted or required to pay the man back. In addition, a woman can falsely accuse a man of rape and ruin his life/career and when found out that she is lying she walks off Scott-free. Notable examples: - Sixteen months after his divorce, Richard Parker, a Florida resident, discovered via DNA testing that the child he was paying support for was not his. Florida justices ruled 7-0 against him, stating that Parker must continue to pay $1,200 a month in child support, because he had missed the one-year post divorce deadline for filing his lawsuit. His court-ordered payments total $216,000 over the next fifteen years. - In New Mexico, Steve Barreras was forced to pay a total of $20,000 for a daughter that never existed. - In Florida and other states a married man is ALWAYS considered the father and on the hook of a child born within the marriage even if the woman cheated on the husband a paternity tests show otherwise. - Duke LaCross, enough said. The stripper was found to be lying about the whole allegation and was never brought to trial. - A woman who ruined a doctor's life by falsely accusing him of rape. She served no punishment whatsoever for this, never prosecuted for perjury or anything. This man lost 2 years of his life, went to prison, missed his daughter's first 2 birthdays. http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2011… - The Taron James paternity fraud case is one of the most egregious examples of the abuses the child support enforcement system visits upon men. James enlisted in the Navy at age 20 in the days leading up to the first Persian Gulf War, and carried out hazardous reconnaissance missions behind Iraqi lines in the war's aftermath. While serving in Iraq, James was notified that a woman he knew back home was demanding that he pay child support for her newborn son. James knew from the beginning that the child could not possibly be his. The Navy's Judge Advocate General is not authorized to handle a serviceman's legal problems outside of the military justice system, but a sympathetic captain helped him obtain an agreement from the child's mother for a DNA test. Before the test could be done, however, the mother reneged on the agreement and disappeared with the child. Despite subsequent legal appeals and an April, 2001 DNA test which confirmed that the child is not his, the courts have refused to set aside the judgment. In the years since the D.A. and later Los Angeles County Child Support Services have: seized James' tax refund for six years in a row; blocked him from renewing his notary public license, which in turn caused him to lose his job as the manager of a business; ruined his credit, denying him the chance to purchase the business at a low price when the owner offered it to him for sale; blocked him from obtaining a passport; and forced him to drop out of college before finishing his degree. James later appealed and the courts ordered him to stop paying child support, however the California Appeal court ruled that James is not entitled to reimbursement for the money stolen from him. Why do women continuously get away with fraud?ART-mom - Are you a f*cking moron? Do you know the definition of FRAUD? Leaving a woman who has a child is not fraud and not illegal. As long as he is paying his child support he is abiding by the law. And there are hundreds of thousands of documented reports of men being punished for NOT paying child support.Kane, I provided a link the the Duke Lacross case is well known. Why don't you try a Google search on the names that I gave you or are your arthritic fingers incapable you bafoon? more

Resolved Question: Why is paternity fraud legal in the United States?

Resolved Question: Is California really that bad of a place to live?

My dream has been to live in Southern California. I know full well it's extremely expensive and has it's problems, but is it really that bad? People make it sound like it's un-livable, way too expensive, clogged, and impossible to find a good job. I just cant believe it's that bad. I visit every other month and am in love with the area of Los Angeles and Orange County. My work backround has been retail management. I have been doing it for about 10 years. I cannot believe it's THAT hard to find a good job if I work my tail off to find a good place to work. Any suggestions? Please dont be rude either. Just want someone who can give me a positive insight. Thanks a bunch! more

Resolved Question: Where do you go to school to become a paramedic?

I am thinking of becoming a paramedic.. I've heard they don't make the best money, but I feel like it would be a truly rewarding job. What kind of schooling would I need to go through and where specifically are the schools? Meaning, would I go through the typical college route or do paramedics go through trade schools? If anyone has any personal experience being a paramedic, I'd love to hear your view on the job. Also does anyone know about their pay? I would either be working in Orange County, CA or Los Angeles (I heard pay depends on your city, this is why I add that) more

Resolved Question: I live in Los Angeles and was arrested on a warent out for my arrest, I spent a max of 30 days in jail?

I lost my two jobs and my life is in ruins because of the Ventura county jails mistake. There was not enough evidence to convict me. I was being accused of a first degree felony burglary charge and driving without a license(both where separate) I had no idea about the felony. I have been unemployed for 4 months now. Do I have a case and what are the chances that I can win agaist a county more

Resolved Question: Would The Art Institute be transferable to Loyola Marymount University for their Film Program?

I am currently an undergraduate at the Art Institute of Orange County working on my Bachelors. (dfvp) I am thinking about the potential future. I am wondering that once graduated, what is the likelihood to continue for a Masters perhaps at a more respected school like Loyola University in Los Angeles? My hopes would be to get a job around there at a studio for Video Editing, while attending Loyola for post grad studies. more

Resolved Question: Received a traffic ticket. I do not have a job.?

Hi, I recently received a ticket in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. It came in the mail and it will cost me $490 and my court date is on the 27 of this month. I read online that if you are unemployed they give you some type of payment plan. Can someone tell me specific instructions on who to contact. I.e the phone number of the office, to ask for this payment plan? I live in Los Angeles County. I do not wish to do community service, I can pay it off but not as a whole. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Where can i get a rhino liner paint job for my 95 ford bronco?

I was wondering where in los Angeles county or surrounding counties can I get a rhino liner paint job for my 95 ford bronco and approximately how much does it cost?. more

Resolved Question: Why do some black women in the state make bad choices when it comes to dating men who can provide for them?

What i mean by that is they seem to like guys who are going nowhere in life! I have black friends, 3 who i'm really close to. Two of them have very beautiful girlfriends but and the most successful one doesn't and struggles to get women. I would say all 3 are the same as looks. So why to good men have problems like this? Is it because there's not excitement or badboy image women love to much with the responsible guy? I can't figure it out. 1)Friend number #1 *african american *no job and high school drop out *smoke weed *been in jail for robbing a liquor store *not even trying to look for a job *40 years old and still lives with his mom and ask her for money *has a girlfriend 2)Friend number #2 *african american *no job and high school drop out also *went to jail for fighting and pulling a gun at a night club *used to be in a gang and sell drugs *smoke weed *no career nor wants one *37 and lives with 3 room-mates Friend number #3 african american *has a degree in law and culinary a arts degree *works as a criminal lawyer for los angeles county *own a home and never been in jail *doesnt smoke weed *has a weekend job working as a private chef *35 single and struggles at meeting good black women ever since i known him more

Resolved Question: Confused Just took ASVAB, What jobs can I get? (across the branches)?

Hi, I just took the ASVAB in Los Angeles around the afternoon and because I live in Orange County I did not get to the recruiting office until 545-600. Being so late they could not go over in depth what positions are open to me. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this: AFQT Percentile: 93 Army: GT(126) CL(127) CO(129) EL(128) FA(129) GM(127) MM(123) OF(127) SC(129) ST(130) Air Force: M(94) A(95) G(92) E(95) Navy/CG: GT(124) EL(255) BEE(252) ENG(112) MEC(178) Mec2(186) Nuc(255) OPS(244) HM(196) ADM(127) Marine: MM(125) GT (132) EL(132) CL(129) Education: AA in Psychology and Biology BA Psych GPA 3.53 (C um Laude) I'm more of a brain than a fighter and I have need glasses so combat positions are out. Just wondering what I should do. Interested in Intel, some medical, and computers/digital technical. Other opinions are welcome. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Firefighter Volunteer opportunities?

Hello everyone, I'm a 19 year-old male living in Los Angeles County in California. I am enrolled in my local community college full-time but continued bouncing from major to major. Just recently I decided to revert back to my childhood dream of becoming a firefighter. I plan on taking many fire technology courses next semester as well as a prerequisite class for an EMT course I plan to take next year in the fall (if budget cuts don't affect class selections). I plan on getting my Associates Degree in Fire Technology by the end of next year as well as completing the fire academy available at my community college right after I turn 21. I applied to a fire explorer program near my home but the fireman I spoke to said their next recruitment process would be in the next six months so they would give me a call. I understand that it's hard to come across any job openings as a fireman, hell, it's hard to come across any job openings at all, but that is why I'm trying to do everything possible to get my foot in the door of becoming a fireman. Currently the only thing I'm doing is going to school and working out at my local gym to get in shape for when the academy rolls along. Is there anything you can suggest I do along with what I'm doing? Any volunteer programs I should consider, or anything at all? Any feedback is welcome, I need all the help I can get! more

Resolved Question: HOW CAN I GET MY MONEY BACK FROM AN ATTORNEY??????? please help!?

I was convicted for my second dui in los angeles county. While in custody the lawyer promised release on my court date if we hired him. Well we did hire him and he did a terrible job on the stand and i did not get released when he said i would. ... Then weeks after he is still doing a terrible job with not informing me important information on my case and not returning my calls. My family paid 3000 dollars on this idiot. Is there any way i could get refunded and how should i go about this? i appreciate any help i can get on this matter. thanks! more

Resolved Question: How come conservatives rarely take jobs that help their fellow man?

I teach in a ghetto across the street from a housing project that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department won't enter with fewer than four officers. I serve others. Conservatives rarely do.Cops?All they do is beat people with clubs, shoot people, and taze and pepper spray people. That is not serving others. It is venting your anger.Doctor?All my doctors have ever done is ignore me, spend no time with me and collect ENORMOUS paychecks. Firemen?I can't remember that last time we had an actual fire in Los Angeles. I have no idea what firemen do all day. In Los Angeles you see the fire truck parked in front of the grocery store and they buy steaks and lobster and tons and tons of food. I think they eat all day and sleep all night. One Nation Under GodYou can't even tell us what your job is. Apparently you haven't figured that part of your story yet. more

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Resolved Question: I got 2 job offers, which one should I take: Urbandale Iowa or Milwaukee Wisconsin?

After endless hours of job searching, it finally panned out, I was offered a software engineering position in Milwaukee Wisconsin with General Electric Healthcare division and The same type of software engineering position working for John Deere in Urbandale Iowa. I am 36 and have grown up in California, so I’m not used to dealing with snow and brutal winters. I have always lived in big cities like Orange County or Los Angeles so I do have a couple questions for those who have some experience with either working as a software engineer for either of these companies or have some experience living in these states. 1. Urbandale IA is about 377 miles away from Milwaukee WI so is there really that much difference in the weather conditions considering them being so close. If so which do you prefer? 2.What is the social atmosphere like. Do the locals like to go out to the bars to mingle or anything of that nature or is everybody homebody type personalities due to the cold temperatures. My main concern is that I will be going out there alone and would like to meet a couple buddies and find a nice woman. Women in Orange County where I am from aren’t exactly the nicest or even approachable creatures. Being 36 years old I find it a little difficult to meet close friends in this age bracket as well. I don’t know maybe it’s just the area, the economy or whatever… seems like everybody has thier set of friends and don’t need anymore so I am definitely looking forward to change. I’m just hoping this change is a positive one and people in these areas are a little nicer and accepting of others especially a nice woman who actually like you for you not just your wallet. I am a very laid back type guy who can get along with just about everybody. Any input in this area would be helpful…. 3.Does anybody have software engineering experience with any of the following companies? If so can you give me an idea of what I am getting myself into before I relocate half way across the country and commit to these jobs. I am really excited about my new opportunities and I really want to make the right choice. Thank you all in advance for your input… any kind of input especially about the climate differences and social culture between the two states would be really helpful. Thank You more

Resolved Question: If a pet shop owner is paying someone to groom pets without a grooming license, how you to report that?

I have a friend that had a job training there a last month and she saw the owner was paying someone to groom the dogs that doesn't have a G license & was ask not to say anything about it. The owner has a grooming license & my friend was told if a customer ask who is the groomer you had to say the owner's name that grooms them & not the other worker. also, when the owner is not there for the day, she have to lie that she is on her break even if the other worker is grooming the dog when she is not there. My friend left that job she didn't like how the owner is operating that pet shop. My friend wants to know how do you report that owner, where do you go, & how? we live around los angeles county in California. more

Resolved Question: How can I seal my juvenile record?

I live in Los Angeles County in Southern California. I will be 18 in two months, but when I was 16 I was caught shoplifting. The police never came and took me or anything but the people at Walmart said that they would be sending the case to the police department. I am ashamed of what I did and I know it was stupid. I don't want this immature and terrible decision to affect the rest of my life as I grow into a responsible young adult. How can I go about sealing my juvenile record so I no longer have to mark yes to having a misdemeanor when filling out job applications or any other papers. Thanks!I had to pay a restitution and all that still, so I figured it made it to my record.I had to pay a restitution and all that still, so I figured it made it to my record. more

Resolved Question: How's the job market for EMTs in the US?

just got laid off from my job with Los Angeles County Public Works that I worked for 3 years in, working as a civil engineering intern on February 2010. I've been unemployed since then, but I passed the EIT/FE that I took last October and have my Bachelor's of Science degree in civil engineering. I know the job market is tough for a lot of people and I'm actually planning on going back to school to get a master's degree, but in environmental engineering, but I don't plan on starting that until Fall semester of 2012 and I need to get a job right away to start saving. One of my cousins that works in the medical field told me I should try to get certification as an emergency medical technician in the mean time. In anyone's opinion, would this be a good decision for me? After 1 1/2 years, I'm actually considering getting into anything right now to get my foot in the door for the job market and I've been applying to any job recently. I'm willing to do anything to get to my goals. If it means I'll have to swallow my pride to work in a fast food place, I will even consider doing that, but I would rather work as an EMT before I even do that. Can anybody give me some real guidance on the matter? I would greatly appreciate your guys' thoughts. more

Resolved Question: what is the average mileage compensation for a job that requires to drive my car?

I have been offered a sales job that requires me to drive my car about 100 miles daily, I am being offered 30 cents per mile, is this the average pay on miles? , I will be working in Los Angeles, Riverside , Orange counties , sometimes San Diego. Is there a place where I can find this information? more

Resolved Question: Are CA employers required to pay employees for hours spent on training?

I just got a job where the manager gave me a link to do some online company training over the weekend. this is not a license or certification that can be used later at any other company and is not required by law. this is purely training solely for this company and it's program/policies/procedures. Should I keep track of the time it took to complete the training and turn them in to my manager? I don't want to do that unless I know for sure I have the law on my side and what the specifics are. Please provide any links. Thank so much for the help. I've tried to look the answer up but didn't have much luck. State: CA County: Los angelesI just want to know my rights. more

Voting Question: Filing Petition to establish Parental relationship/"OSC"?

Hi, I live in Los Angeles CA, and as of right now, my child (daughter 3yrs old) resides in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County. I don't have the fund to afford an attorney on my own, so I have taken it upon myself to self educate and try to best of my ability and complete the necessary forms to take the first step in establishing legal parental relationship with my daughter. What I am looking to know is the following: I have prepared the FL-200(Petition), FL-210(Summons-Uniform Parentage-petition for Custody and Support), FL-105/GC-120(Declaration UCCJEA), FL-220(Response to Petition), and FL-115(Proof of service of summons) forms to be filed and served. I also did research on how I may get a temporary order in place to have visitation/custody of my daughter. I was directed to completing an OSC (FL-300) along with FL-310 (Application for Order and supporting Declaration), and I also included an FL-312(Request for child abduction prevention orders), as her an I have always had issues in not cooperating in parenting, and her taking my daughter often without my permission or prior knowledge, and finally FL-320 (Responsive Declaration to Order to Show cause or notice of Motion). Now that I have these forms filled out and ready to go, I can assume that the next step would be to take them down the courthouse in which I need to file at, and do so. What I need to ask is: Are the forms I have all I should file? Should I be filing more? Is there a specific fashion in which these need to be filed or can I do it all at once? How can I get a court hearing faster, will an ex-parte order help in any way? (It has been exactly 1 week and one day since I have Seen, Spoken and had ANY contact with my daughter) Is there any other information that may be useful to me in this case? After these things are filed, is there another step for me to move forward on, or do I just wait for her response? Any additional information on how I could move forward with this would be greatly appreciated, I only researched what I could so I hope I did somewhat of a good job. Additional Info: We were never married, or in a Domestic Partnership. She got pregnant while were together and we would be together 6yrs this month. In case the info is needed. Thank you so much for your time and valuable input. It is greatly appreciated from a father who misses and loves his daughter dearly. Thank you. -Andy more

Resolved Question: how is san clemente, ca?

my father received a job offer in south orange county, so my family is moving there in a few days I visited los angeles and san diego a few times but never been to orange county. from what I saw on the internet it seems to be a nice place. but I was told that people in orange county can be racist and I am a brazilian-american with slightly dark skin. what are the chances of my suffering racism in san clemente? in LA and SD I never experienced that.. also how are the kids my age there? (I'm 16) and what do they do for fun? btw, anyone know anything about san clemente high school? thanks in advance ;)) more

Resolved Question: What to do? pls help! Urgent!?

Ok, so my dad has been getting really abusive and aggressive lately (kicking the cat, slamming tables, yelling and stuff) and my mom and little sister has had enough of it and now want to move. To be honest, I am quite afraid of my dad and i am afraid that he'll call the cops to report us missing or something to cause even more havoc into this mess (it's something that he'll do, trust me) Should we just tolerate him or should we seriously start to leave? We currently live in suburban Toronto, ON, Canada. Our options currently are either: - Edmonton (with my Aunt, who will immigrate to Hong Kong in a year or two) - Metro Toronto (most likely low income housing bcuz my mom doesn't work and would have to take a cashier job) - Los Angeles, CA/ Orange County (My Aunt, cousin, and Uncle are living permanently in Anaheim, and could provide enough housing for us in her small apartment) My mom is also concerned if we move to Orange County. Is Orange County, CA dangerous? My mom would most likely work a cashier shift at a fast-food chain or at a mall there. Is there a lot of Racial Tension? I'm Asian so I don't want any trouble just for being asian. So should we keep tolerating or should we just leave? Keep in mind that he's been agressive ever since I was born but now, he's just gone a bit nuts. Also, if we are to leave, should we have my uncle present when we tell him that we want to leave? (My uncle is very protective of my mom and is quite strong for that matter) Thanks. BTW I'm only 15. and I'm a guy BTW and if I am to move to Edmonton or LA, can I bring my cat wiith me? ThanksAlso, how can I reassure my mom that she would be able to find a Safe job in Orange County? She's okay with moving there but is afraid that she won't be able to find a job and that her job will be dangerous. Will we get deported if she can't find a job within a time period?BTW, my dad doesnt really physically abuse its just hes always angry and yelling all the time and always threatens to beat up my cat and because recently in my area, a man was just shot and killed by the cops after he stabbed his wife to death during a domestic incident. That's why my mom is so scared that itll happen to her. more

Resolved Question: what to do? pls help! Urgent!?

Ok, so my dad has been getting really abusive and aggressive lately (kicking the cat, slamming tables, yelling and stuff) and my mom and little sister has had enough of it and now want to move. To be honest, I am quite afraid of my dad and i am afraid that he'll call the cops to report us missing or something to cause even more havoc into this mess (it's something that he'll do, trust me) Should we just tolerate him or should we seriously start to leave? We currently live in suburban Toronto, ON, Canada. Our options currently are either: - Edmonton (with my Aunt, who will immigrate to Hong Kong in a year or two) - Metro Toronto (most likely low income housing bcuz my mom doesn't work and would have to take a cashier job) - Los Angeles, CA/ Orange County (My Aunt, cousin, and Uncle are living permanently in Anaheim, and could provide enough housing for us in her small apartment) My mom is also concerned if we move to Orange County. Is Orange County, CA dangerous? My mom would most likely work a cashier shift at a fast-food chain or at a mall there. Is there a lot of Racial Tension? I'm Asian so I don't want any trouble just for being asian. So should we keep tolerating or should we just leave? Keep in mind that he's been agressive ever since I was born but now, he's just gone a bit nuts. Also, if we are to leave, should we have my uncle present when we tell him that we want to leave? (My uncle is very protective of my mom and is quite strong for that matter) Thanks. BTW I'm only 15.and I'm a guy BTW and if I am to move to Edmonton or LA, can I bring my cat wiith me? ThanksAlso, how can I reassure my mom that she would be able to find a Safe job in Orange County? She's okay with moving there but is afraid that she won't be able to find a job and that her job will be dangerous. Will we get deported if she can't find a job within a time period?BTW, my dad doesnt really physically abuse its just hes always angry and yelling all the time and always threatens to beat up my cat and because recently in my area, a man was just shot and killed by the cops after he stabbed his wife to death during a domestic incident. That's why my mom is so scared that itll happen to her. more

Resolved Question: Ticketed in the City of Los Angeles by the County Sheriffs. I want to challenge it cause of jurisdiction ?

A L.A. county sheriff deputy pulled me over gave me a ticket for not signaling supposedly anyway this was in the city so the deputy was out of his jurisdiction the lapd job to give tickets in the city can the sheriffs do this and can I fight it cause its not their jurisdiction its the lapd job. more

Resolved Question: are there any city colleges in los angeles county that offer evening/weekend rn degree?

i am currently working day shift and i really would like to go to school for rn. I know that it is not recommended to work full time and train for rn at the same time, but it is not possible for me to quit my job at this time, due to finances and home obligations. i have no kids, and my boyfriend is super supportive. I plan to resign from my job my second year of nursing, becaause i will have enough money saved up to support myself for my last year in school (adn for now) and until i find work. I am also open to orange county. more

Voting Question: Should I tell my brother that I'm dating his ex?

My brother recently just broke up with his ex they were dating for 7 months they were also planning on getting married and starting a family together but tings didn't work out. It was a long distance relationship between them my brother lived in Los Angeles and she lived in Orange County California where I am currently reside at. My brother used to meet her every weekend at her house they would hang out then my brother would go back to L. A. He has a job over there and his daughter lives there he has a teenage daughter she lives with his ex wife. Now I have began seeing her we ran into each other at the supermarket and we decided to hooked up. We been dating each other for 2 weeks now and my brother doesn't know about it I havent seen him in a month do you think I should tell my brother about our relationship? Would he be upset? Or should I just keep it to myself? I don't want to lose my brother hes the only brother i got. My girlfriend said we should keep this relationship quiet and not let our families know it may cause problems but I want to date openly. more

Voting Question: How long can we expect all the new college-graduates?

to be left with nothing but minimum-wage jobs, or are we already there...? (sure seems like it in my county. los angeles-cal) more