January 2011 Blog Posts (25)

Crime falls to historic lows in Leimert Park/Crenshaw Los Angeles

It was close but I think Los Angeles ended the year with less than 300 killings – something that hasn't happened since 1967, when the population was almost 30% smaller.

 

Imagine in 1992,  there were more than 3 homicides a day. In 2001 there were two every day. Last year there was less than one. (Great graphics from the LATimes.com below.)…

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Added by enhager on January 3, 2011 at 7:30am — No Comments

What do I do with my Christmas tree? Place it on the curb during your regular pick up please!

 CURBSIDE collection for Christmas trees if your tree is too big to cut and place inside the green waste bin.

 

Simply place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day.



Using your green bin to recycle Christmas…

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Added by enhager on January 2, 2011 at 6:19pm — No Comments

Story of the Year: Leimert Park Art Walk! Leimert Park's 2010 Year in Review

 

It's been quite a year for Leimert Park. We already have World Stage jazz, Sika fashion, Zambezi Bazaar, Eso Won books, Ackee Bamboo Jamaican food, Kaos hip hop, Sunday drum circles, Tavis Smiley,

Lucy Florence Art and more.

 

But one of the most exciting developments has been the Leimert Park Art Walk - held on the last Sunday of the month for the past six months. I admit I was…

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Added by enhager on January 2, 2011 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Crenshaw/Watts Rotary Club

Just a reminder that Crenshaw/Watts Rotary Club meets at Lucy Florence Cultural Center on 43rd and Degnan every Friday for lunch from 12:P.M. to 1:30 P.M. for contact information

e-mail Mr. Jones @ mrrotary2@sbcglobal.net

Added by LeRoy Jones on January 1, 2011 at 11:10am — 3 Comments

Los Angeles Kwanzaa in Leimert Park/Crenshaw

Kwanzaa in Leimert Park/Crenshaw Los Angeles as beautifully captured by Ivory Shehee and L. Watts. Thanks for sharing!…

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Added by enhager on January 1, 2011 at 11:03am — No Comments

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