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The first installment in a new series exploring the names of L.A. streets.
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Since the 1980s Leimert Plaza has been a go-to community space for the African American community.
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More than a century after his death, his name still echoes throughout the Southland: Baldwin Park, Baldwin Lake, Baldwin Avenue, and Baldwin Hills.
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More than likely, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin's decision to hire such a multicultural labor force was merely a shrewd business decision, allowing him to pay low wages.
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In 1846 at the age of 24, Tomás Avila Sanchez inherited Rancho La Cienega o Paso de La Tijera from his grandfather Vicente Sanchez, a powerful and cantankerous old Don from the Pueblo days, who twice served as mayor...
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Tomás Sanchez once owned the land of present day Baldwin Hills and Leimert Park. While deep in the throes of research, a small aspect of this man's life struck a chord: his need to secede.
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the light rail line that connected Pasadena to South East L.A. let's take a brief look at its history.
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The 64 mile round trip bike ride can be exhausting and emotional...but extremely rewarding.
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"Ceci" has called Elysian Valley home since the 1970s. She and her husband Rey began getting involved in community efforts when they realized that city officials were not living up to their campaign promises.
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Posted 'I Want My L.A. River To Be...' Kiosk Travels Through Northeast L.A.
in Northeast L.A. RiverfrontThe aqua themed structure has temporarily lived in each of the neighborhoods that comprise the NELA RC study area. -
In this review we go over a list of L.A. River sightings and events, and ask you to be the judge, critically assessing whether this river happening is fact or fiction.
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The NELA RC met with community members from Cypress Park, Glassell Park, Atwater Village, and Elysian Valley, who will potentially contribute vital feedback for the future of the L.A. River and its surrounding communities.
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Long time Cypress Park resident Yancy Quiñones discusses his vision of a community center coffee house, the L.A. River, and his thoughts on gentrification.
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We invite you to share stories, memories, and places of interest that you find important to include in the story of the San Gabriel River.
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Youth Voices student producers were given disposable film cameras to photograph the river.
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ArtLAB students map the landscapes of their mind.
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Student producers explore the islands of the L.A. River
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Students from the Los Angeles River School explore Elysian Valley with a cartographers lens.
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The first installment in a new series exploring the names of L.A. streets.
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Since the 1980s Leimert Plaza has been a go-to community space for the African American community.
-
More than a century after his death, his name still echoes throughout the Southland: Baldwin Park, Baldwin Lake, Baldwin Avenue, and Baldwin Hills.
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More than likely, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin's decision to hire such a multicultural labor force was merely a shrewd business decision, allowing him to pay low wages.
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In 1846 at the age of 24, Tomás Avila Sanchez inherited Rancho La Cienega o Paso de La Tijera from his grandfather Vicente Sanchez, a powerful and cantankerous old Don from the Pueblo days, who twice served as mayor...
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Tomás Sanchez once owned the land of present day Baldwin Hills and Leimert Park. While deep in the throes of research, a small aspect of this man's life struck a chord: his need to secede.
-
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the light rail line that connected Pasadena to South East L.A. let's take a brief look at its history.
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The 64 mile round trip bike ride can be exhausting and emotional...but extremely rewarding.
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"Ceci" has called Elysian Valley home since the 1970s. She and her husband Rey began getting involved in community efforts when they realized that city officials were not living up to their campaign promises.
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Posted 'I Want My L.A. River To Be...' Kiosk Travels Through Northeast L.A.
in Northeast L.A. RiverfrontThe aqua themed structure has temporarily lived in each of the neighborhoods that comprise the NELA RC study area.
