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Recent Articles
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Summer of Space
Downey: The Cradle of the Cosmic Age
Post date:During the 1950s, a site in Downey was home to where much of the United States space technology was developed from then until the early 1990s.
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Best of 2018
From L.A. History to Poetry: 23 Notable Books of 2018
Post date:Here are 23 recommendations for book lovers that embrace the arts and culture of Southern California.
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artbound
Artbound
Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara: The Chicano Culture Sculptor
Post date:Los Angeles native Chicano musician and activist Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara — known perhaps most famously for his work with Frank Zappa — says his artistry has been “as much a spiritual calling as it was political.”
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renters rights
After a Bitter Battle to Stay, South L.A. Residents Face Displacement
Post date:After a 10-month long campaign, 85 residents are being evicted from their homes in South Central Los Angeles to make way for student housing.
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Community, Not a Commodity: The Ethics of Giving a City Tour
Post date:A city tour is one of the most effective means to impart historical knowledge in an accessible and public fashion.
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south central los angeles
City Rising
The History of South Central Los Angeles and Its Struggle with Gentrification
Post date:Rising property values, no rent controls, Metro's expansion and the arrival of the Rams all contribute to the area's complex gentrification issues.