Did this 405 Freeway sign once read “Appian Way”? For most of the last 30 years, my daily commute has taken me by the Pacific Avenue exit of the 405 Freeway in Long Beach. AdvertisementHow a freeway sign became my obsessionBut this was a Wordle game that refused to end. It is one of several hospitals across Los Angeles County that are struggling to stay open in the face of strong financial headwinds. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)Going outStaying inA question for you: What’s the best spot for people watching in Los Angeles?