Archive for February, 2009

What is the best place to find a trip package to Los Angeles from Philadelphia?

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Jason M asked: I'm going to Los Angeles in Late July for a weekend but wanted to know what is the best place to find a good deal on a full package (air, hotel, and car). Thanks in advance for your help!ABRAHAM

Where can the artistic lightpost installation be found in Los Angeles?

Friday, February 27th, 2009

setapart077 asked: I know it's located outside a museum somewhere in Los Angeles and there's also a Palm Tree installation with it. Basically its just hundreds of lightpost packed tightly all together.ALEXANDER

Los Angeles, California Highlights

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Stephanie Gibbs asked: Los Angeles is a very fascinating city and a great place for anybody to take a vacation. Visiting Los Angeles and the surrounding areas could be one of the best and most memorable experiences that you will ever have. Tourists seem to get excited about everything from ...

Butting Heads Again.mayor Villaraigosa and Los Angeles Public Schools

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Patricia Hawke asked: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the Los Angeles schools have had several run-ins over the past couple of years. Villaraigosa has been trying to gain control over the Los Angeles schools through both the legislature and the courts. Thus far, his efforts have been only marginally successful, having ...

What is the best/cheapest way to fly between Asia and Los Angeles?

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

danielscgregory asked: I am planning to fly to Los Angeles from either Bangkok or Singapore next January. What is the best way to do this and are there any budget carriers that fly this route? Does flying between Asia and the U.S require a stopover in either Japan or ...

Los Angeles Tours and Sightseeing

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Mike Etney asked: While on a trip to Los Angeles (LA), it becomes obvious that there are an extensive amount of sights and places to see. Because Los Angeles is so large, your first consideration should be transportation, including rental cars, taxis, buses, subways, and even helicopters. Because LA is ...

Los Angeles – Attractions and Hotels

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Megha Poddar asked:  Los Angeles has a unique distinction of being the largest city within California and 2nd largest city in U.S. It happens to be one of the most prominent tourist attractions globally. It’s also believed that people over there are very warm and friendly towards tourists that come ...

I’m moving from Los Angeles to Jacksonville and am concerned about the lack of hip neighborhoods?

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Jack asked: I'm moving from Los Angeles to Jacksonville and am concerned about the lack of hip, progressive neighborhoods. Are there any areas that stand out as such? I'm looking for a decent-sized *** and ******* community, fun coffee shops, funky restaurants that stay open late, etc. I want to ...

Why have there been so many little earthquakes in Los Angeles lately?

Monday, February 16th, 2009

koiyiti asked: I live in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles and we've had about 3 minor earthquakes here now over the past 2 weeks. Before I've been living here for 5 years and only experienced one small one. Does the increase in little earthquakes mean that ...

The Los Angeles Schools Bond Measure - Is It Needed?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Patricia Hawke asked: On November 8th, the voters of who live in the Los Angeles schools district will be faced with their fourth proposition, called Measure Y. The $3.985 bond measure, which will be paid by property taxes, is for more planned expansion within the Los Angeles schools, allowing them ...