I See London, I See France. I See L.A.’s Dirty Underpass(es).
A few weeks ago, a significant hullabaloo was raised when developer Geoffrey Palmer proposed a walkway over the 110 Freeway that would allow residents of his apartment complex to walk between the buildings without having to traverse the underpass and the homeless encampment there.
June 20, 2014
Exide’s Third Application for Permit to Handle Hazardous Waste Found Deficient
Just after I got word yesterday that the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) had determined that Exide Technologies' third application for a formal permit to handle hazardous waste at their lead-acid battery recycling facility in Vernon was deficient, an email popped into my inbox from State Senator Ricardo Lara's office.
June 18, 2014
Weekend Memorial Events Highlight Continued Vulnerability of Cyclists
For those of us who pay attention to such things, it was a terribly mournful weekend.
June 16, 2014
“What Happened to Human Decency?”: Friends and Family of South L.A. Hit-and-Run Victim Seek Answers
"I know it wasn't even his fuckin' fault!" railed Daniela, 19.
June 13, 2014
Leimert Park Invites You to Participate in Preparations for the Festival of Ancestors
For those of you following our community coverage, "gentrification" is definitely the buzzword of the moment around these parts, it seems.
June 10, 2014
South L.A. Park Has Great Potential, but Lacks Sidewalks That Would Make it Accessible to All
When people talk about park access, they usually are referring to whether or not people have a park near their homes.
May 30, 2014
Folleto desencadena polémica en Boyle Heights a través de los redes sociales
Cuando ayer por la mañana vi por primera vez el folleto a la izquierda en mis redes sociales, pensé que se trataba de una broma.
May 28, 2014
Gentri-flyer Sets Off Social Media Storm in Boyle Heights
When I first saw the flyer at left pop up in my social media feeds yesterday morning, I actually thought it was a joke.
May 28, 2014
Exide Cited for String of Lead Emissions Violations by EPA
I receive my fair share of press releases regarding environmental happenings and community events, but few are more morbidly amusing than Exide Technologies' efforts to paint itself as the good guy every time it is slammed with a massive violation.
May 23, 2014