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To Be or Not To Be a Gang-Banger: Is that Really the Question?
AS WE CONCLUDE our conversation, he takes a deep breath, adjusts his belt, and asks – this time, I think, as a person and not a police officer – if I really believed kids in Watts didn’t have much choice about whether or not to get involved with gangs.
March 21, 2014
The Tour de Watts Gathers Momentum, Signals Good Things Ahead for Watts
While heading to South L.A. for the United Riders of South L.A.'s Tour de Watts this past Saturday, I was reminded of a guest lecture I gave in a USC journalism class a few weeks ago.
March 18, 2014
“Our Fears Have Not Been Allayed”: The Limits of Regulatory Powers Over Unconventional Oil and Gas Extraction Techniques
"Qué significa 'fracking' en español?" the woman wearing a "People Not Pozos" shirt and a "Ban Fracking Now" sticker asked me.
March 14, 2014
MyFigueroa Project Picking Up Key Neighborhood Council Support
MyFigueroa is picking up some steam as the city's decision on an appeal of the project's certification approaches.
March 12, 2014
Feasibility Study on Slauson Corridor Rail-to-River Project Takes Another Step Forward
How are you going to get community input?
March 5, 2014
Garbage Removal Makes Space for New Trash to Accumulate
I lost the last of three Turkish wool hats on Sunday.
February 27, 2014
Blight Begets Blight: Vacant Lots are Popular Dumping Grounds in South L.A.
I was on my way home after taking photos of the pretty new parklet that had popped up along Vermont Ave. a month ago, when I stopped by this beauty of a vacant lot (above) at 41st and Main.
February 25, 2014
Metro Diary: Every Day He’s Hustlin’
The well-dressed and good-looking young man with enormous glasses walked toward where I was standing at the front of the packed Blue Line car, gave me a wink and a smile, then turned around and began delivering his sales pitch for headphones to the passengers.
February 19, 2014
Partnerships Offer Chance for New Riders to Join Ride 4 Love in Watts
I won't be able to be at the Ride4Love in Watts this weekend, and I am more than a little bummed out about it.
February 14, 2014
Active Streets Participants Explore Vermont Square in South L.A.
“This is such a pretty neighborhood!”
February 7, 2014