I'm in LA, well kinda, I'm in a suburb which is in between Los Angeles County and Orange County. I'm about 10 min away from Anaheim (think Disneyland, getboards.com, anaheim angels/ducks, whatever gets you off). Snow summit is 1:45 minutes away, depending on the way you drive. If you're really desperate for slopes, you have Mtn. high which is 45 mins from me (no mtn driving!! is their motto)
~juliet~