I wouldn't say it was the BEST experience, but it definitely wasn't bad. I noticed some attitude…read morefrom the people working there, but after seeing how busy it was, and how much was going on while they're working with like 3 people at a time, it's definitely understandable lmao. I went in for the marine section, and forgot a valid form of ID, but they actually allowed me to go through the process either way since they had it on file. I'm appreciative of this place because it's the start of something big. I wish the workers there, and the new recruits going in the best of luck !

This is a second hand review as I personally have only ever driven here to pick up my son near the…read morefront flag pole but haven't been inside. I think you'll find it helpful if your child will find themself here. I can remember the day like it was yesterday... a day like any other here in Sunny SoCal - my son, a sophomore college student who was majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice told me when we were out on a hike that he wanted to take this path. Was I completely caught off guard? Yes! Did I give him a long drawn out speech about how when we start things, we finish them and he was absolutely not putting his college education on hold to detour down a different road? Yes! I told him, after he graduates he can explore this passion to serve our country and thought that was the end of it. Fast forward to this March when I check his location and find he's at a local US Army recruiting station and my heart falls out of my chest. As a single mother since he was 9 months old, this past year has been interesting to say the least. As a college graduate he knew he'd go the Officer route and began the prep and testing earlier in the year. He's been to MEPS a few times now. They typically put him up at the LAX Marriott, as a parent of a child who rarely if ever sleeps away from home unless it's at a best friends house this was a very new experience for the both of us. Rooms are shared at the hotel, meals are provided, and wake up seems to be around 230/3a, brekke at 345a, with a shuttle back to the center around 430a. My son was extremely determined to follow his next dream after graduation. He maxxed out on all tests written, physical (we're a fairly athletic family already so these things were no stretch), etc. and went in front of the local board this past October. I knew the week of December 5th would be a very exciting one for him. I also knew within ten days I'd have the end date to our Book 1 Chapter 22. My son received his acceptance call from his recruiter as told on Dec 9th (congrats to all accepted), he signed his 8 year 3yr 24month active duty contract and was sworn in 4 days later. I was not able to be in the building but they live stream these and I was able to watch it in that capacity. Things move extremely slow at MEPS, but food is provided and phones can be used from time to time for communication. My son noted many of the men and women here are very young (high school age). There are no words to express the amount of pride I have in him, the confidence I have in his leadership and admiration I have for his courage and bravery. He'll be at Fort Jackson and then at Fort Benning. So while I look up every yummy restaurant and fun spot in Columbia and Columbus, and pick out graduation dresses he is off on a very big and exciting journey to serve amongst the less than 1% (a category I do love us tackling but my marathons just can't quite compare to this on any level). I know my two grandfathers are smiling down, beaming with pride. I truly believe all men should be required to, as time has passed I see so many benefits to it. I don't like using the word "real man" but I really do feel like it takes a certain kind to go active duty and quite frankly out here in the West I don't think it's as common as in other states. I know our political party has nothing to really do with this and some are going strictly for the benefits, and even marrying for extra cash flow which is certainly a path. My son doesn't care much about the salary, his motive is service and acquiring the skills to better land a spot in the CIA or FBI by way of becoming a US Army Ranger serving in the 75th regiment. Reach for the stars baby! Columbia, SC here we come!!! Ok, maybe just me for graduation, yummy bites and weekend adventures. I refuse to be the crazy mom who does a short term rental near the base just to know I'm breathing the same air near him, unless.... I do that near Fort Benning ;) kidding kidding. Bring your patience when you are coming here, the days are long and things like fingerprints can take 5 hours to do in just a few minutes. Travel arrangements for ship dates are taken care of here but seem to be an all day process as well. Patience, patience, patience. Hurry up and wait is definitely accurate. Sending love to all of the families of our service men and women from a very new empty nester single Army Mom who is looking forward to being a resource to others in similar situations.

Things arent the same no more. Ill just leave it at that for now…read more I have to do my best to come back less in the meantime.

I went for travel the internet was down but the women at the front desk was exceptionally helpful…read morein sending me to the next closest one to my home she even went as far to call and let them know that I would be coming the tickets and travel is on the left side on the first floor

A client decided to go for permit on a small project right when I was getting ready for my…read morevacation. With only 10 days to get this done and having had over 10 yrs of experience going through plan check, it made me worry. Most small projects they will review over the counter, but you never know since each city has their guidelines. I heard rumors about El Segundo being really picky with their projects so it made me even more worried that I wasn't going to be able to pull it through before my trip. I called the building dept. to double check on the requirements and they were pretty helpful. I stopped by the B&S and the entire process took about 15 min! Including clearance from the Fire Dept. I was really surprised with the speedy process. Needless to say the client was very pleased. Three months have passed by and the client has not yet started construction...Sigh.

Apparently, you can only do one review and I wanted to let you know that the gentleman Fernandez…read morewas top-notch. He went above and beyond helping us. He was nice and courteous kept asking if we needed any more help and he was just amazing. I give him five stars! However, the facility gets zero stars; read my experience below On 6/18 I had an appointment to straighten out my Social Security card. It basically took me two days of calling to get this appointment .Once I got there, the guards were extremely rude asked me over and over again if I had an appointment. They asked me what the appointment was for they said well, we can't help you and we don't know why you're here. They wanted me out of there ASAP! I began to tell them that I spoke to someone on the phone and they were the ones who gave me the appointment for today! Anybody knows that you can't walk into the Social Security office and you have to make an appointment! I don't know why they think they're above the law. They're just rude. And they need to get over it. I would give this place a zero star, but that's not a choice. It wasn't until I got to the back and spoke to someone and he made me feel better. I'll give him a separate review, but for right now this place is getting a zero star Update: apparently I can't do two reviews, but Fernandez was amazing. He was so nice.

I called the main Social Security phone number and was told that the earliest appointment for us…read morewas late January 2026, but that we could drop off paperwork to the physical office. We stopped in last week and the office wasn't as busy as we remembered during prior visits. The guard told us that we could drop off our packet in the box and they'd get to it sometime in the future. It's disappointing that we can't walk in and wait to meet with a live person anymore. Street parking was readily available in front of the office.

I was pulled over the other day, and while the officer was pleasant, something about the whole…read moresituation just didn't sit right with me. I was stopped for a license plate cover violation--which, honestly, I didn't even know was a thing. She told me it wasn't anything serious and that I'd just receive a verbal warning, but still asked for my license and registration and ran my information. Now, I understand procedure... I do. But there's something about being told it's minor, yet still feeling like you're being checked for something more--that part lingers. What also gave me pause was that backup showed up. And it made me wonder... if a routine traffic stop requires two officers, why not just have two officers in the car to begin with?

Used to be a great group, now they just sit and wait for calls. People are running stop signs and…read morespeeding EVERYWHERE in gundo and nothing happens. I don't remember the last time, in the last few years, I saw ESPD pull someone over for a traffic violation. Their leadership is too woke, which makes them too weak. They're like little obedient puppies now. What a joke.

Kevin James Heronema helped me in my darkest hour. While the medics were working, performing life…read moresaving measures, Kevin was standing there, in the background, with a flashlight. Without his light and calm assertive control over the miscellaneous, medics would not be able to see very well and lives could be lost. Every department would be fortunate to have a Kevin. He should win Firefighter of the Year... every year!

The men that came to my work to help me in their ambulance and took me to er helped me by taking my…read moremind off my pain n helped ease my anxiety attack. They added comedy to the routine and made it a pleasure to ride with them the guy helping me wast E. West n I can't remember the drivers name but thank u for helping me calm down n get the tight chest feeling to go away quicker. Thank u for making it easier to keep my mind at some ease during this time of extreme pain. U guys are awesome.

Who knew this place was historic, quaint, full of fabulous restaurants, bars, near the beautiful…read moreCalifornia coast, around the corner from LAX and as an added bonus, "not" in the take off/arrival flight pattern???! NOT ME! Take the scenic route along the beach for an uplifting drive to Main Street. It might take a few minutes longer but believe me, it's worth it! Plenty of FREE parking in the City of El Segundo. Park and do a little bar hopping. A variety of restaurants to choose from. They also have the best gelato here and The Old Town Music Hall features weekend showings of "silent movies" accompanied by live organ music and sound effects. They also show classic "talkies!" A great date night. Grab your partner and head over. (www.oldtownmusichall.org) There is also ESMOA an art gallery that features local and foreign artists. Check schedule at www.ESMoA.org My personal favs to stop by: *Rock & Brews *Tapizon *Brewport Tap House *Metro Cafe

Everyone I bring here or tell them to head to this small town America, they as myself enjoy what it…read morehas to offer both in atmosphere and food options. I used to work in ES and sometimes after work I would head over to Main Street to enjoy dinner with coworkers.

Deepest thanks to Officer Presgraves for his care and kindness and dedication to community. One of…read moremy beloved students was tragically killed a year ago by a reckless driver, that's being kind, who fled the scene. Officer Presgraves has been there for the family of the victim every step of the way. I met him earlier this week at the one year memorial and saw firsthand the generosity of heart he shared with the loved ones and with us. He is an angel in uniform and I am grateful for his empathy, his continued dedication to the case and his personal connection with the grieving family.

I recently requested an officer as a witness for me dropping off my work items with my employer. I…read moregave my two weeks notice and the company I worked for used the time falsely accused me of things. I am a driving instructor and felt like I really needed the officer to be there. One of the times the officer showed up I was returning the work vehicle with the work files. The officer asked me about the situation which I brought him up to date on. He seemed to be on my side at least from what he responded. Then we went to turn in the items to the office but I went in and he did not and he didnt stand near the door either. Its business hours and he could of been closer. He stood away from the business. I didnt think that was any good because if something is done to me in the office he cant see through the wall. Then another time I called for an officer to be there as a witness because I had to pick up my last check. The officer showed up and it happened to be the same one. This time I asked him if he can be closer to the business and he got super upset. He said you cant tell me what to do! Or how to do my job! I have better things to do than be here! I think you want to intimidate the business. I apologized to him if he thought I was trying to tell him how to do his job but I told him about last time that he couldnt see what was taking place in the office. His response was, I dont need to see, I have ears!..I dont know how good his hearing is but the point of the officers having that body camera is so it can capture the situation. Anyway so this time he stood further from the business. He was in the corner and peeking out. Luckily this time I didnt have to go in the office and the manager brought my check outside. He looked confused and asked me if that officer spying in the corner was with me. Then after I received my check. The officer tells me hes staying and will go talk to the business about driving lessons. I thought he had better things to do than be there . I was really disappointed in the way this officer is being a witness. Instead of him making me feel better he made me feel worse. He accused me of me trying to intimidate the business which is not true. He could of spoke to the business and said hi im just here to make sure everything goes nice and smooth on both ends. Instead of him being far from the situation and being weird about it. I believe this officer has problems with women. He got too upset for my question if he could stand close this time. He didnt have to be rude. He could of told me he cant or asked why. Just seemed very heartless and defensive. I contacted the police department and spoke to his watch commander but doubt anything will be done about it. I asked them to view the camera footage and see how the officer over reacted over my question. I think more training should be given to this officer. Who knows if he has treated others just as bad or worse.