Hollywood is traditionally thought of as very glamorous. Yes, it’s the home of the Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre, and every other red carpet event or movie premier in town! But, there are 3 main complaints most folks have about Hollywood: 1) Random road closures for the LA Marathon (and every other red carpet event or movie premier in town), 2) The parking is terrible, and when there is residential parking, it’s usually metered or permit only, and 3) T

The west side of LA (including Culver City and Santa Monica) are what people from outside of LA typically think of when they reference sunny southern California. Beautiful beaches, calm and walkable streets with lots of shopping and outdoor dining...No one in LA will argue with the loveliness, or cooler temperatures that this part of town has to offer. But if you’re thinking of trying to live on the west side, keep a few facts in mind: The farther west you go, ie. Santa Monic

Alright! You're moving to LA and trying to figure out a safe, cheap(ish) place to live, that will be convenient to your yet-to-be-acquired job. You've been looking at posts on craigslist, but aren't familiar with the neighborhoods in this far-away-land of "the Valley." If you're planning to stay in the greater LA area, take a look at these pointers below, regarding this popular (and cost effective) section of Los Angeles. "The Valley," generally refers to the areas bordered b