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El Sereno’s Guerrilla Gardeners Sow Native Plants To Resist Gentrification In Developer-Contested Land
Local activists are hoping to prevent the overdevelopment, gentrification, and displacement that has affected so much of the Eastside and Northeast by prioritizing green spaces and community ownership while centering the natural heritage of the neighborhood: "A lot of us have relationships with those hills that are being saved. They’re our roots, our connection to our home. That connection to the land and connection to home is something we all long for and try to hold onto... "
Four South L.A. Taco Stands Robbed at Gunpoint in the Span of an Hour
Four taqueros, along with their employees and customers, were robbed at gunpoint last night across South Los Angeles, reports KTLA.
New City Controller Report Finds Over $70 Million in Unspent City Funds
More than $70 million dollars in city funding has gone unspent for years, and in some cases more than a decade, according to a new report from the Los Angeles City Controller.
Unhoused Residents Displaced During Heatwave Ahead of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s ‘Fireworks Extravaganza’ in The Valley
“The specific location of this encampment is feet away from where the fireworks will be launched and directly under where shells of those fireworks can come down...regardless of if they are housed or unhoused,” the Communications Director for Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s office said in a statement.
Spot Check! Where to Find Atlanta-Style ‘Pot Roast Fries,’ Braised Brisket Arepas, And a Fine-Dining Taco Tuesday
Then there's the matter of the smoked duck and manchego croquettes at this Korean-Venezuelan pop-up and One Dope Pizza. Here are the latest things to try around L.A.
Hundreds Gathered in Venice for a “Celebration of Life” Lowrider Cruise In Honor Of Born x Raised Founder Spanto (Photo Essay)
The event at Oakwood Park started with lowriders posting up to chill and then evolved into a big street gathering. Motorcycles and juiced-up cars joined the mix with an impromptu sideshow, something Spanto enjoyed himself.
L.A. Beaches Are a Total Mess After the 4th of July: How You Can Help
July 5th is considered the dirtiest beach day of the year, according to Surfrider Foundation. Among the items reported to be left behind are whole barbecue grills and tents that people were too lazy to break down and take back home. Not to mention a countless amount of plastic-based debris.
‘Another Year of More People Living on the Streets,’ Homelessness Increases 10 Percent in Los Angeles
Thousands of more people live in makeshift shelters, vans, and cars than a year ago. On any given night, there are more than 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in LA County and more than 46,000 people in the City of Los Angeles, according to LAHSA.
The Ten Best Tacos Along the Metro E Line, From East L.A. to Santa Monica
Metro's mighty E Line now takes you from deep East Los Angeles to the shores of Santa Monica. Pescado zarandeado with a view in DTLA, a 35-year-old birria de chivo OG in Boyle Heights, and a Mixe-powered al pastor along the way. Get that TAP card out and let's go eat some of the city's best tacos easily accessible by public transit!
