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Redevelopment Hell: One of these things don’t belong - blighted Marlton Square shopping center sits in middle of vibrant neighborhoods

By Eddie North-Hager of LeimertParkBeat.com and Emily Henry of Intersections South LA Report Santa Barbara Plaza wasn’t always a mess. (Rea…

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Why is there a helicopter above 42nd and 4th Ave this Sunday a.m.? Here's the number to find out.

Police are looking for a man with a gun at 10:25 a.m. I found out because I called: 213-485-2600. That's a number at the Los Angeles Polic…

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Who needs Trader Joe's? Fresh & Easy comes to Crenshaw*UPDATED Council appproves Fresh & Easy store

The Los Angeles City Council approved plans for a Fresh & Easy at the old Crenshaw Motors Ford at 52nd Street and South Crenshaw. But t…

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Andrew M. Manis: When Are WE Going to Get Over It?

This was in my inbox today - I had to repost it here... It is brillant! A White Professor at a GA University - For much of the last fort…

Started by Ernie Mixon

9 Oct 10, 2012
Reply by Eric L. Wattree

Living In Leimert Park?

Hi Y'all, I know this is a general question, but what is living in Leimert really like? How is the crime rate? Are the neighbors friendly…

Started by Tiffany

7 Sep 13, 2012
Reply by Heather Lee Presha

Five delicious alternatives to fast food in South Los Angeles

Here are five healthier places you should consider every time you eat out. Simply Wholesome 4508 W Slauson Ave Los Angeles, CA 323.294.214…

Started by enhager

2 Jul 18, 2012
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Facebook Page - Ernie Mixon

http://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=fcfa5a96932b8c29707c655dc3cd3c94&;   This is my facebook link...   I am doing an extensive Black Hi…

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2 Nov 16, 2011
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Rodeo Ralphs to be Redeveloped!

Plans are underway to redevelop the Ralphs shopping center on the southeast corner of Crenshaw and Rodeo.  Meeting TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2…

Started by enhager

6 Oct 14, 2011
Reply by S. J.

Who needs Trader Joe's? Fresh & Easy comes to Crenshaw*UPDATED Council appproves Fresh & Easy store

The Los Angeles City Council approved plans for a Fresh & Easy at the old Crenshaw Motors Ford at 52nd Street and South Crenshaw. But t…

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17 Jul 31, 2011
Reply by shelly clark

An honest look at Skid Row and other Leimert Park blogs

I stumbled across an interesting blog recently - Scribe Skid Row - written by a Walter Melton. His bio begins: "I live in downtown Los Ang…

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2 May 11, 2011
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Why is there a helicopter above 42nd and 4th Ave this Sunday a.m.? Here's the number to find out.

Police are looking for a man with a gun at 10:25 a.m. I found out because I called: 213-485-2600. That's a number at the Los Angeles Polic…

Started by enhager

6 Feb 20, 2011
Reply by Stevie Mack

Transient housing on the agenda; Saturday Town hall at Crenshaw United Methodist

The proposed ordinance on transient housing and community care facilities will be the subject of a special town hall on Saturday, October…

Started by enhager

0 Sep 29, 2010

Notable filmmakers envision a new Santa Barbara Plaza: Film fest and community meeting on Marlton Square Sept. 14

First a vision of what could be on a 20 acre lot in the middle of South Los Angeles, brought to you by Ben Caldwaell, Julie Dash, Khary Jon…

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1 Sep 11, 2010
Reply by Cory Tyler

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