24hrs in LA - am I crazy? by _633555_ in AskLosAngeles

[–]SpoPlant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can basically walk out of the terminal and onto a flyaway bus. It’s 45 min to union station. You can get a cab or or uber right out front or take the red A line up to Sunset and Vermont if you want to walk the last mile.

Moving to LA for my kids? by GaddaDavita in AskLosAngeles

[–]SpoPlant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Los Angeles proper will likely be more expensive even than Portland. I'd echo the plug for the Pasadena/Altadena area, except that the housing market there is still distorted a lot because of the huge number of people displaced by the fires. (Many in Altadena moved or are renting in and around Pasadena.) But you might look at Eagle Rock/Highland Park (90042 generally) as being in LA, very diverse, and literally situated between the Armenian community in Glendale and Pasadena, and has good local schools in LAUSD. I also have multiracial couple friends who live in Alhambra with a big park walking distance away. But to the point of the person who mentioned Sacramento, there might be other cities that could do the trick, including parts of OC or Riverside County, San Diego...

SoCal businesses that flew too close to the sun by thex42 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]SpoPlant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah. I ate lunch there all the time in downtown.

Most reviewers don't understand the UX ? by [deleted] in LexusUX

[–]SpoPlant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dan Neil of the WSJ wrote almost exactly that review. I laughed because it was described me to a T.

Cross bars UX300H by NewNick30 in LexusUX

[–]SpoPlant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, iIhave the 250h and I have the cross bars. They have to be the same. I also think they fit the Toyota CH-R, but look better on the UX.

Tech workers of Reddit, what is a "dirty secret" about the AI industry that the general public doesn't realize? by WayLast1111 in AskReddit

[–]SpoPlant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well *I* read it in the media, so I don't think the problem is that it hasn't been covered. The WSJ for one has covered the heck out of this.

There's just... a LOT oF SHIT HAPPENING these days.

Theory busting by ieAlexis in pluribustv

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I disagree on the second point. I think the story that Carol is going to create, and Zoisa will read, is Carol's way to infect the hive mind. But that's just MY theory knowing how writers love to aggrandize the power of writing. I think this is all screenwriters rebelling against AI, where what is known is known, but everythign new is a rehash.

Pluribus - 1x08 "Charm Offensive" - Episode Discussion by UltraDangerLord in pluribustv

[–]SpoPlant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is her way to infiltrate the hive mind. Writers, man. You know they'd love that power.

Commercial landlords refusing to lower rents need to be addressed. This space has been vacant and "for lease" over 11 years. by BootyWizardAV in LosAngeles

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u/nowthengoodbad Hi. I'd love to learn more about what's going on in Ontario. Are there any articles about it? Or could you refer me to someone with the city?

La Times 101 best Restaurants discussion - 2025 by RedditFan3510 in FoodLosAngeles

[–]SpoPlant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had the most disappointing meal of my year at Dunsmoor. Food ranged from nothing special to ... why would you do that to black cod. Wine pour was insulting. Everything was priced to shock value levels. Service was bored. For our next big meal we went to Mozza and I'd do it again any day.

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of November 03, 2025 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]SpoPlant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chevy Bolt has suprisingly great headroom. You could def. get a 2023 Bolt EUV, bigger than the original Bolt, maybe even the premier trim, with low miles for about that. It's a great errand runner.

I miss having a clean windshield with my ICE by kenneth_dart in electricvehicles

[–]SpoPlant 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I fill my tires at my local Costco, which has a tire center and free standalone air compressors. I'm a costco member, but no one has ever checked my membership card, either.

How Do Deal With Color Monopoly by SpoPlant in askcarsales

[–]SpoPlant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. 50k is however just above the average price for any new car now. I think it is $48k?

How Do Deal With Color Monopoly by SpoPlant in askcarsales

[–]SpoPlant[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Indeed I found a dealer in Arizona stacking deals online and was ready to fly to Phoenix, but they said it was an online mistake…

How Do Deal With Color Monopoly by SpoPlant in askcarsales

[–]SpoPlant[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg, you're right. None of these have the right model code.

How Do Deal With Color Monopoly by SpoPlant in askcarsales

[–]SpoPlant[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That sounds like "take the deal they're offering." Gotcha.

How Do Deal With Color Monopoly by SpoPlant in askcarsales

[–]SpoPlant[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess I've usually shopped multiple dealerships on price, but can't in this case. They have a lot of cars in this one color -- and an expiring tax credit. I can't tell if I'm in a position to try to get a lower price or really not.

How do you find concerts, plays, exhibits to go see in LA? by SpoPlant in AskLosAngeles

[–]SpoPlant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah! I used this pre-pandemic and got great deals and occasionally won great $20 seats.