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This Week's Most Commented & Recommended
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Lushness X is one of the strangest "athletic" events in town | Photo by Tom Andrews/LAist
So here's this week's top posts, as endorsed by you via the recommend feature, or as indicated by the level of talk going on in the comments:
Most Commented
How's your 'Metroquette'?Seriously people, let the folks off the subway before you try to shove your way on. Let us help you take the rude out of your ride.
Please Don't Drink & Drive: Car Plows into 15 Cyclists A picture is worth a thousand words... or a lot of comments. Like "Holy crap!"
To Live and Have No Sex in LA For April Smear, there's no sex in the city. Where does a girl go to meet a quality guy that will lead to quality...time?
Most Recommended
LAist at the Polls: Vote NO on Proposition 98 ...and you did!
O!burger Opens Organic Abode Another eatery throws their hamburger hat into the ring.
LA's Wildest & Hottest Volleyball Tournament: Lushness X A weird and wacky gathering of oddly-garbed guys and gals playing volleyball (and acting crazy) turns into a curious photo essay.
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
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This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
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Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.