[pct-l] Hike partner on 11/8 to do first 20 mi from Mex Border

[lindajagger at yahoo.com (Linda Jagger)]

Hello, Im going to be in LA area, and want to hike the first 20 mi of PCT from Mexican border to Lake Moreno in a day. Im available to do it sat, sun or mon, 11/8, 9. 10. Or if no one is available to hike w/me is there anyone who could provide me shuttle assistance. I would prefer to park my car at Lake Moreno and get a ride to the border, then I would hike back to my car. 
 
As a woman and having never hiked the area I would feel safer having a partner due to possible interactions w/"illegals" . Is it best to hike north, leaving a car at Lake Moreno, rather than hike south bound?? 
 
If I do not get shuttle assistance, is it even possible to safely park a car by the border and hike out say 10 mi, and back to the car in a day. Please reply to me directly at lindajagger@yahoo.com