Rare 1970

[crossboss]

I was told that's just the way you "California folks" refer to things... highways are "THE 215", "THE 405" etc    👍

More typical of SoCal - the Other state

No, we say 'Ventura Fwy' 101, 'The Golden State fwy' 5, 'Pasedena fwy', etc.

[427heaven]

If you are born and raised in L.A. Everything is an abbreviation, there are so many FWYS, roads and canyons we would need a nap after discussing a normal day of driving.It is funny to hear those that are not from here, (try to fit in like a local). We dont give long descriptions of people places or things! Taking the 5- 405-10-2-210-710-15-215 You get the point.Its NOT CALI its SO- CAL, its not THE Pacific coast highway its PCH or Topanga canyon, Laurel canyon, Malibu ETC. Welcome to SO CAL..... the 5th largest economy on planet earth!

[98SVT - was 06GT]

If you are born and raised in L.A. Everything is an abbreviation, there are so many FWYS, roads and canyons we would need a nap after discussing a normal day of driving.It is funny to hear those that are not from here, (try to fit in like a local). We dont give long descriptions of people places or things! Taking the 5- 405-10-2-210-710-15-215 You get the point.Its NOT CALI its SO- CAL, its not THE Pacific coast highway its PCH or Topanga canyon, Laurel canyon, Malibu ETC. Welcome to SO CAL..... the 5th largest economy on planet earth!

+1 although it has become a real sewer to those of us who grew up here in the 50/60s. The decline seemed to start in the mid 70s and it's been downhill ever since.
This gas station is in downtown LA - in the burbs it's "only" $4.50 - $4.80. (gave you a little local dining tip)
This is how it was allover just not in Hollyweird.... Hollywood Boulevard was considered much seedier and less safe in the 1970s. Characterized by open drug use, prostitution, gang activity, and general neglect creating an atmosphere of urban decay, though some areas remain sketchy now. The '70s saw the "sleazy" era in full swing, with heavy drug culture and a less-touristy, more hardcore vibe compared to modern times.