California venues?

[Jetman]

Alright, Im a noob to the West Coast. Just moved here two weeks ago. I know there are a few people here at TNL who live in this hot ass desert of a state.Where do you go see shows at? What are the venues/clubs to see good hardcore/indie/whatever? I live an hour from L.A. so anywhere in that vicinty,clue me in, shoot me some web site links if you know of any...