Why in the world is Los Angeles so looked down upon (Anaheim: city hall, bankruptcy)

[theraven24]

Originally Posted by marreekarr

LA is just big. People like to complain about Big because they want convenience and control of their immediate environment. But LA has the Dodgers. And it has Manhattan Beach and Disneyland too! Where else You gonna get that? And Pink's hot dog stand over on La Brea! I don't know about You folks - but I'm stayin right here!

Disneyland is in Anaheim, which is in Orange County.

[The Illusive Man]

Originally Posted by theraven24

Disneyland is in Anaheim, which is in Orange County.

LA and the OC are one in the same in my opinion. We are linked in many ways, share the same market, and depend on each other, especially for tourism.

There's a reason why sports teams in the OC can get away with using the LA name.

[theraven24]

Originally Posted by The Illusive Man

LA and the OC are one in the same in my opinion. We are linked in many ways, share the same market, and depend on each other, especially for tourism.

There's a reason why sports teams in the OC can get away with using the LA name.

That's fine, but the fact is Anaheim and Los Angeles are two different cities in two different counties.

[chessgeek]

Originally Posted by MordinSolus

When I first moved to LA a woman I met recommended a documentary about this to me but I can't recall what it was called. There are probably several documentaries about those subjects, but does anyone know any of them off hand?

Here are a few:

Uprising: Hip Hop and the LA Riots 'Uprising' documents role of hip-hop in L.A. riots - CNN.com.

The Fire This Time The Fire This Time (Documentary on South Central LA and race) - YouTube.

Wet Sand: Voices from LA Ten Years Later www.filmthreat.com/reviews/5147/.

[MordinSolus]

Originally Posted by chessgeek

Here are a few:

Uprising: Hip Hop and the LA Riots

The Fire This Time The Fire This Time (Documentary on South Central LA and race) - YouTube[/url].

Wet Sand: Voices from LA Ten Years Later

Thanks. I've always been interested in the LA riots. It seems so... out of place for riots to happen in a country like America at all, but a riot that large and that lengthy is sort of mind boggling.

[legal_eagle]

It's polluted, lacking in cogent urban planning, the culture is trashy and superficial, and most of the architecture is ugly and disposable. It does have nice beaches, however.

[Radical347]

Originally Posted by tjarado

So, altho LA has much to offer, it is a huge challenge for the casual visitor to negotiate.
Where to stay to see it all? How long should one stay and how much should it cost? And how to get around?

Tell me how YOU would suggest that a young couple or a family enjoy a visit to your fair 'city'?

It depends...how long do they have, what's their budget, and, most importantly, what are their interests?

[The Illusive Man]

Originally Posted by theraven24

That's fine, but the fact is Anaheim and Los Angeles are two different cities in two different counties.

In the same metro and CSA.

[pwright1]

Originally Posted by legal_eagle

It's polluted, lacking in cogent urban planning, the culture is trashy and superficial, and most of the architecture is ugly and disposable. It does have nice beaches, however.

This is ridiculous and funny at the same time.

[MordinSolus]

Originally Posted by legal_eagle

It's polluted, lacking in cogent urban planning, the culture is trashy and superficial, and most of the architecture is ugly and disposable. It does have nice beaches, however.

It's like someone took the most ignorant criticisms of the city and put them all into one post. Must be from New York...