Im looking at new build townhomes in Covina and El Monte as these are the only affordable-ish areas in SGV.

I currently live in La Puente/West Covina border (moved last year thinking it’d be quiet because its very residential) and just experienced my first July 4th here…wow. What a war zone. Absolutely terrifying. I have two dogs. Its literally a problem not just on this holiday too. Funny enough, we drvoe around last night and the less residential areas seemed quieter as families werent gathered around there.

In general, which city is quieter and safer? All townhomes are near businesses and less residential areas.
El Monte areas that Im looking at are:

1. Above the 10, near Tyler.
2. Above the 60, near Durfee.

Covina areas:

1. Above the 10, near S Asuza.
2. Above the 10, near Grand.

Hoping that people more local will be able to give me insights. Im not too privy to this area. Thank you!

Staying at the in laws while one of my daughters heals from surgery.

Anyone know what that noise was?

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Thanks!

Hi r/LosAngeles, we are coming up on a period of potentially unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to fireworks.

What is the forecast?

High pressure is slowly building heading into the holiday weekend, which is thinning the marine layer, and leading to a warming trend (temps will be closer to normal for this time of year). The pattern will also keep the area under an inversion that traps pollution by the surface.

Are there any air quality advisories?

There is an air quality alert (officially a Particle Pollution Advisory) issued by the AQMD. It goes into effect at 5PM on Saturday, and will go through at least 3PM Sunday. AQMD is warning of potentially unhealthy to hazardous air quality for much of the region.

The Particle Pollution Advisory issued by AQMD (as of 5:15PM on 7/2)

What is in the smoke?

Fireworks give off large amounts of particulates of varying sizes. Some of the finer particulates (PM2.5) can get deep into your lungs. The particulates will be made of various compounds like paper, plastic, and metals.

The reason we have metals in the air: firework colors. Each color is created by burning metal salts. Some illegal fireworks may even contain lead.

How long is the smoke sticking around?

Smoke and other gases will come out of the atmosphere through deposition (think of ash falling on cars, or rain cleaning the atmosphere), transport/dilution (wind and mixing dissipating the smoke), or through chemical reactions in the atmosphere (which includes reactions with sunlight).

The rate at which this happens depends on the weather and pollutant. Large particles like ash, dust, etc will settle out of the atmosphere faster, and closer to the source. Fine particulates like PM2.5 can remain suspended in the atmosphere for longer periods of time, and can travel farther from the source. Some gases react and can break down quickly, while others may last longer.

How do I protect myself?

Treat this like wildfire smoke.

• Run air purifiers if you have them. If you don’t there’s a guide from the EPA for a DIY air purifier. Link to Instructions
• If you have central air: run the fan or A/C to recirculate air through your home and draw it through the filter. You’ll want a good enough filter (MERV 13 or higher if your system can handle it), that means you may need to run out to a home improvement store to buy a better filter.
• If you have a window A/C or wall mounted A/C: Only run it if you can recirculate the air/close the outside air vent (some have a setting or lever for this). Do not let it pull outside air into the house.
• Stay inside during the worst air quality, if possible.
• If you have to go out, wear an N95 (or higher) mask.
• Check air quality before heading out: AirNow Smoke Map, AQMD Current Air Quality

With decent view of tv screens?

Will be rooting for CV too 🇨🇻

I like to make Filipino-style chicken oil with it. Where can I get a good amount of it raw chicken skin?

A couple months ago I've been involved in a hit and run. A guy in a pickup crashed into me causing 8k in damages and then he ran away. He was of course uninsured.

I got clear footage of the accident and his face as he got his head out the window after the crash.

I immediately reported it to the police and to my insurance.

Luckily I didn't get hurt and my car got fixed by my insurance as I had uninsured driver collision cover which covered my deductible.

I got his name and his workplace address, he is the social media face of a known local company. I went to CHP to report the accident in person but nothing has been done, the police have no interest in following this up even if there is clear footage of him crashing into me while being uninsured.

I'm over it mostly but I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing by allowing him to get away with it and potentially doing it again to someone else.

Is it time to let go? I'm new to the US, have I done all I could?

Thanks

Edit: it happened on the offramp off the highway

What new places to eat around here are worth it?

ideally, with beers. thanks!

SB 707 is the new law which allows anyone to comment from phone or online on any city council in the Southern California counties. This is especially important for the cities such as Industry who like holding their meetings during the day to evade accountability.

https://bbklaw.com/resources/la-101025-major-brown-act-updates-under-sb-707