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annamarie

Having lived in both Los Angeles and Seattle, the sunshine and the sheer variety of things to do in LA ultimately won me over. Seattle's charm is undeniable, but the weather... let's just say I prefer year-round warmth.

Story: I'm in the Bay Area, my GF is in Boston, we're thinking about closing the gap and moving to either Seattle or LA because we like both of these cities more than the places we are right n… Story: I'm in the Bay Area, my GF is in Boston, we're thinking about closing the gap and moving to either Seattle or LA because we like both of these cities more than the places we are right now, and it's quite a tie. We spent 2 weeks in both, including the Seattle rain season, and we like both cities. I'm in tech, she's in real estate, and we both have enough savings for a few years in a high-cost city. We're looking to settle long term, eventually buy a house after some years, and live a DINK lifestyle. Here's what I think we gathered. What influenced your decisions to move to LA or away from LA? LA pros: - Hands down the best ethnic food in the US (some people say NYC but I disagree), beats the bay area hands down - Lots of opportunities to explore the arts and pick up new artistic hobbies - Sunny days, easy to stroll outside the house in a T-shirt and sandals without thinking about anything - More "exciting" tech jobs -- outer space, quantum computing, entertainment industry applications - Houses in the middle class range are generally more modern in design look/feel nicer to live in - You get Santa Barbara and San Diego "for free" LA cons: - Traffic -- takes 2+ hours to get across the city - Maniac drivers, I worry about having a car accident on the freeways due to other drivers' behavior - Too hot to hike for half the year - Not many places to experience nature in the city. Concrete jungle. - The "exciting" jobs might not be that stable - CA state tax Seattle pros: - Hands down the best collection of nature in the US, if you include all parts of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia that are accessible over a 3-day weekend, and lots of smaller parks with lots of green absolutely everywhere. We really loved this - Traffic is not bad, it seemed like we could get from anywhere to anywhere within an hour, usually much less - Stable corporate tech jobs - Drivers are generally nice - You get Vancouver and Portland "for free" Seattle cons: - Food (especially Asian food paled compared to the bay area or LA) - Harder to go out in winter while managing a work schedule due to how early it gets dark - Tech jobs tend to be more on the boring side -- cloud compute, e-commerce, not many crazy exciting things and startups - Houses in the middle class range tend to be run-down looking on average
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The weather alone is a huge factor. Think about your lifestyle, do you prioritize outdoor activities year-round? Seattle's beauty is undeniable, but the limited daylight hours in winter can impact your mood and social life. LA's downsides are real (traffic!), but the near-constant sunshine and access to diverse outdoor activities (even if it's beach-centric rather than hiking) might be a better fit for long-term happiness. Consider carefully how much the gloomy weather would impact you both.

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helene

How can I find mobile hot dog vendors for a private event?

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I'm looking to hire a small group of mobile hot dog vendors for a celebratory event in the San Gabriel Valley area within the next month. These vendors typically operate from portable carts or vehicle… I'm looking to hire a small group of mobile hot dog vendors for a celebratory event in the San Gabriel Valley area within the next month. These vendors typically operate from portable carts or vehicles at public gatherings. Does anyone have information on how to contact such vendors or recommendations for reliable services?
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honestly the SGV has a ton of licensed cart operators who mostly do private stuff now. look up "hot dog cart catering San Gabriel Valley" on Yelp and you'll get a handful that are fully permitted, which matters if your venue needs a health permit on file. expect around $400 to $700 for a few hours plus a per person minimum, usually 50 or so. the ones based in Alhambra and Rosemead tend to be cheaper than Pasadena because they're not paying that rent.

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fwiw the county health dept keeps a public list of permitted mobile food operators, its searchable by city on the LA County Public Health site. filter for "pushcart" or "MFF" and you'll get vendors cleared for SGV zip codes, which saves you the headache of a venue asking for paperwork later. also worth checking with the Old Town Monrovia or Alhambra farmers market folks, the carts there are usually booked solid but they know who's free and they'll pass along names. just dont wait till the last week, good ones book out 2 to 3 weeks in teh summer.

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You could try hitting up the folks who set up outside Home Depot or the DMV in El Monte on weekends, a lot of those carts are owner operated and they'll do private gigs if you ask. Just walk up and grab a card, they usually have one taped to the cart.

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