I take a different view. I think it shows just how effective the media can be at manipulating sheeple.
Evidence of sanity amongst LA residents.
The media; not so much.
In 1976 for the bi centennial July 4 parade of ships up the Hudson River we were told to stay off the roads by the media.
I did not. In fact drove in from eastern PA. The roads were empty, even by Saturday standards. An easy ride.
Since then I have dis regarded traffic hype.
Another example. The Oakland-SF Bridge carries over 250K cars per day. It was damaged in earthquake and to be shut down for a month to repair. All we heard was how horrible it would be to get around the area.
People adapted and traffic was lighter than normal.