FIH, yes, there is a tremendous amount of change going on in LA. I think it’s mostly positive, but, as sp mentioned, it is also a bit of a circus.
Imo, the lifestyle you mentioned which is being brought to the masses is, at it’s core, predicated on “status by association,” and people are buying into this fantasy hook, line and sinker.
These marketing masterminds are employing very interesting techniques which lead people to believe they are “insiders” via living in certain locations, frequenting certain bars, restaurants, hotels, etc., even though there is no basis in reality. Again, I find it fascinating.