I had the opportunity to go to the maintenance facility for a meeting and I was very surprised by…read morehow new and clean the facility looked! Easy access with an intercom including camera, easy parking and clearly marked visitor parking and electric vehicle charging parking. There was another restricted access to go in the building but again it was easy with the intercom and camera. The lobby was was very welcoming. The conference room where the meeting was taking place was spacious and there was so much light inside, it felt like we were outside, it felt very good. They have a nice size lunch room in front of the conference room which again is fully equipped. Overall, a very good experience in a very nice and well kept maintenance building.

It's a great place to get rid of unwanted large items. You need a hard hat and safety jacket to…read moreenter. Also its only free once a month. Check for items that are accepted.

I was curious about the Bureau of Sanitation - Central LA Dump Site! Yeah, I am sorta weird like…read morethat. Never been to a dump! Never been dumped! I only take dumps! Now, I no longer wonder where all those city garbage trucks go to unload... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/KPv0zesbjK8lLQuB1yLUxQ?select=ITnJz7vQHidqimAn9ThBNA Being somewhat of a DIY'er (or perhaps, I just like the monetary savings of going the DIY route), instead of hiring trash n' haul services to get rid of a huge pile of construction debris in my front yard, I decided to roll up my sleeves, tie my hair up, and take matters into my own girly hands. It's no surprise that this place stinks.....like sewage, decaying matter, death, a gazillion of dirty diapers, and all of LA's nastiness in one huge turd pile.... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/KPv0zesbjK8lLQuB1yLUxQ?select=qs3Of27VtXnnOXBv-_eQYQ But if you find yourself with a whole lot of junk to dump (or evidence to get rid of...I won't ask), come here and bring some sort of mask...or be prepared to breath in the most unbearable vomit-inducing stench ever! Foulness, I tell ya. I did not bring a mask and I've discovered that if you focus really hard on unloading your junk, the experience is less putrid. It's almost like going to an Asian market but 10x the stench. Prices start at $52 a ton.... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/KPv0zesbjK8lLQuB1yLUxQ?select=al8b0pm0EXuYCXu9fX5p_A And, this particular dump site is open to the public. If you come before noon, be prepare to wait and line up with the city sanitation trucks. But after 1pm, there are no lines. Happy dumping!

I have visited this facility more times than I liked but this government center complex is easy to…read moreget around and navigate. Semi interconnected with a plaza, fountain and deigned walk ways. This particular site has been home to several high profile cases. There is no street parking but a public parking lot nearby.

4/17/2025 - Arrived at the EDWARD R. ROYBAL FEDERAL BUILDING at 10:20 a.m. to get a name-change…read morecertificate, which took 2 months. I showed my Global Entrance ID to a security guy but he did not want to honor it and told me "Federal judges will not honor it." after he had wanted me to show him the ID what looks like. As a result, I followed the instructions displayed on the entrance window, as show below: Place the following items in the buckets for X- Ray Screening: All Coats and Jackets All Items in Pockets All Jewelry Belt Shoes Place all bags, boxes, food bags through X-Ray Remove all electronics and Lay Flat All persons are subject to search. Thereafter, I went to the room to pay $168.00 for two persons' certificates. Surprisly, I am the only person in a nice and clean room with five windows open (3 employees were sitting there). The entire process took about 20 minutes. When I left, no one was at the same room. If the Trump administration or DOGE will start to lay off thousands of federal employees, the time for change name certificate might take 5 months instead of the current 2 months. Can AI accomplish or reduce the time from 2 months to 3 weeks in order to obtain a name-change certificate?

Soooo have you ever wondered what its like to serve jury duty and what its like to actually serve…read moreat this court specifically...Well today is your lucky day and I'm going to let you know. So I had the pleasure of attending jury duty here. From the minute you walk in you are required to go through a security check point just like the airport screenings. You have to remove your watch, cellphone, any wires you may have and place them in a bin. In addition, you must take off your shoes and you must show your id. So you go through the screening and if everything is good you are cleared and you can gather your belongings and head over to the room you are designated to. So the court time I was told was at 745am. A very friendly woman opened the door and explained the process she was very clear with the directions and let it be known dont ask questions your questions will be answered when the time is right. So one by one we all stormed the room and sat on the chairs. The courthouse was kind enough to provide donuts and bottled water. Dont ask to go outside to use the restroom because they have restrooms inside the big room. They also have a break room with a vending machine, magazines, books and puzzles to keep you entertained. So after 15mins or so the woman working there stated that we were going to watch a video and the video would explain EVERYTHING!!! Sure enough it most certainly did. It was very informative and very clear. The lady had told us that she would call our names and we would be selected to go to one of the court rooms. In addition, we would have to get the juror badge and place it in the plastic cover and wear it on our shirts and make sure it was visible at all times. We also had to fill out a mileage form to be reimbursed for your mileage as well as if you had any travel hotel expenses if you travelled more than 80 miles plus. So the 2nd round I was one of the chosen ones to enter the court room to possibly be selected for a trial. So we get out instructions to go to a certain room on a certain floor and we just wait there a few mins till the court clerk comes out. The Court Clerk gave us each a number and we would announce ourselves by our number. I.e. juror number 3 or juror number 12. So we line up and we are asked to sit in a certain area. I won't go into too much detail about the selection process but you do meet the Honorable judge, the lawyers and plantiff. You are asked to give your occupation, if your married, any children, their ages, your spouses occupation. Your childrens occupation, etc. They ask if you have any conflict of interest or if you need to be excused. It was a long process and a little nerve racking at first but you have to remain calm and make sure to always day your juror number when speaking. I have to tell you though I was FREEEEZING in the court room even with my jacket and pants my teeth were chattering not sure if it was nerves or what but my goodness it was soooooo cold in there. When I hear the magical word YOUR DISMISSED I jumped up and down (not really but in my mind I did). I was sooo cold oh and make sure you turn off your cell phone as there is no coverage what so ever and it just drains your battery. Well I was dismissed but it wasnt over I still had to go back up to the original room and wait. An hour later it was lunch time. We were able to take an hour lunch and come back and wait. ..wait...wait to see if we were called again. Thankfully we weren't and were dismissed. They provide validation just make sure you parked in the lot they asked you to park in and make sure you get your work certificate printed if you need proof for work. All in all it was an interesting experience. Glad I was able to be a part of it. I was not selected but it's okay. Clean court house, friendly people, overall a nice environment just a very cold snd boring one. I highly recommend you bring your own reading material magazines, books, and snacks because you will have plenty of your time on your hands. They also have a place where you can charge your phone too. :) Hope this helps! Oh and you will get paidddd... $40 a day plus mileage reimbursement :)

I reported for jury duty here. Your designated jury parking is located at the Disney Concert Hall a…read moremile away. I definitely got my steps in but there's a Dash bus available if you don't want to walk. I'm told it's a historical court house. The bathroom still had their old fixtures, however, the sinks had modern sensored faucets. The cafe on the basement level was expensive. $10 bucks for a dinky sandwich and a bottle of water. On day two, I walked to grab dim sum in Chinatown not too far away. It was definitely better than a dinky sandwich.

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.

The City of Artesia held it's annual Chamber of Commerce Community Event & Business Expo today & I…read moremade sure to bring my bright-eyed, cheery self early. Reason? To make sure I get my grubby hands on all the free schwag & food samples, of course! ;p The American Red Cross was there, promoting emergency supply kits/emergency disaster plans & emergency contacts, just in case- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/artesia-chamber-of-commerce-community-event-and-business-exp-artesia?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA#S-kyBd7VKBFHY0Yn1FFSRg I vaped! I vaped! Yes, for the first time I sampled what this vaping craze is all about w/ free samples from Vapor Craze. The RasPom was sweet & intoxicating. Nicotine-free, of course, since I don't smoke- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/artesia-chamber-of-commerce-community-event-and-business-exp-artesia?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA#e2j96tvkFKAm1KY3gvGn1A Shaklee reps, similar to Herbalife, provided free samples of healthy snacks & home cleaning solutions- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/artesia-chamber-of-commerce-community-event-and-business-exp-artesia?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA#-zYxlcCe1JD8RMJSeLvknA Biriyani Factory offered up chickpea samosas & some chicken dish that I forgot the name to, paired with tamarind & mint chutney. Sorry for the pic. I took it on my cheap camera phone & couldn't see the screen very well in the sun- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/artesia-chamber-of-commerce-community-event-and-business-exp-artesia?userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA#supM6K1RJCaXdwCTFU5b6Q Other highlights- -A performance stage that had bagpipes & drummers while I was there -Jeepney Asian Grille giving out samples of adobo fried rice, lumpia shanghai & strawberry/ube/mango gelato -Free blood pressure screenings by Angeles Institue students (The one who took care of me needs some more practice. I have low blood pressure & she said I had 140/110 SMH) -Free beauty gift bag courtesy of Bastian Salon -Free dental supplies from Eastern Dental & Aarti Shah DDS -Free shirt/dish squeegee/California poppy seeds from Central Basin Municipal Water District etc. I left away with a reusable bag full of knickknacks & goodies. A great way to promote businesses in the local area. I had a good time on a hot Saturday afternoon! Excelsior!

The librarians were super helpful as I tried to get a spot nearby Pacific to work while my mom…read moreshopped and had a meeting needing to charge my laptop! I got a library card very easily, rented a study room and I was set. Don't get me wrong, it's a little outdated and the room only fits one person, but coming to work and being able to get work done in a clean place with some AC is a win for me!

I was there to study and it was very quiet. Some homeless people outside, but they didn't bother…read moreyou. Could use some updating as everything does look dated ... but overall it was a nice place to get some work done.

This has probably been my favorite place to vote. The volunteers are nice and they streamline the…read moreprocess to be very efficient. The facade seems very old and Spanish like which gives a nice home style feel. The place could use a little maintenance here and there and I hope they can get their fountains going now that we are supposedly out of the drought.