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Santa Fe Dam to Seal Beach: Biking the San Gabriel River Path
The 64 mile round trip bike ride can be exhausting and emotional...but extremely rewarding.
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A Conversation with Elysian Valley Activist Ceci Dominguez
"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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'I Want My L.A. River To Be...' Kiosk Travels Through Northeast L.A.
The aqua themed structure has temporarily lived in each of the neighborhoods that comprise the NELA RC study area.
Bugs, Coyotes, and Lions on the L.A. River: Fact or Fiction?
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.
Elysian Valley community activist Cecilia Dominguez displays her personal map
NELA River Collaborative Forms Community Advisory Committee
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.
Conversation with Antigua Coffee House in Cypress Park
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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Mapping the Untold Stories of the San Gabriel River
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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Students Capture the L.A. River on Film
Youth Voices student were given disposable film cameras to photograph the river.
Mapping Personal Hotspots with ArtLAB
ArtLAB students map the landscapes of their mind.
Students from L.A. Leadership Academy on the rivers edge
Photo Essay: Student Producers Explore the L.A. River
Student producers explore the islands of the L.A. River
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SoRo Slider: A Collection of Neighborhoods
South Robertson A Collection of Neighborhoods Sandwiched between Beverly Hills and Culver City, South Robertson is in many ways a gateway.Learn More
SoRo Slider: Guru Ram Das Ashram
South Robertson Guru Ram Das Ashram In the late 1960s, Yogi Bhajan emigrated to Los Angeles and began promoting the lifestyle of Kundalini Yoga.Learn More
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