When the beloved Magic Johnson Theater closed last year there was a palpable worry in the Crenshaw community that it wouldn't be replaced.

Many breathed a sigh of relieve when we could see demolition and construction starting in the fall. And right on schedule, and meeting all…

  Despite the fact that fireworks are banned in Los Angeles and many of its sister cities, they really know how to do the Fourth of…

The ghetto bird is out ... what is going on in my peaceful neighborhood #LeimertPark - OakBGirl on Twitter

This is part one of a series about helicopter noise in Los Angeles. Read…

All tribes are invited to a spirited global celebration of drumming. Hear musicians perform blends of traditional and contemporary…

As featured in the LA Times and Good Magazine ...

Named story of 2010 by Leimert Park Beat ...

The Leimert Park Artwalk turns 1 year old Sunday - Let's celebrate!

LACommons will be having a mask festival,

Branki Kane tweeted she'll be there - but is that just a rumor?

It wouldn't be far…

Beneath The Spin*Eric L. Wattree

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I found a stray dog yesterday and took him to the South LA shelter.  He looked like a husky mix, and neighbors told me he'd been hanging around 4th Avenue for at least a few days.  His fur was gray, with a white belly.  He had a collar but no tag or microchip.  If his owners don't claim him, he'll be available for adoption on Friday:…

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Beneath The Spin*Eric L. Wattree

An appeal has been filed with with the Zoning Administrator objecting to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which will allow the future Fresh & Easy at 52nd and Crenshaw to sell beer and wine, as nearly all other full-service grocery stores do. Regardless of how you feel about alcohol, our community needs more fresh,…

We had a great turn-out and tons of fun at the Leimert Park Art Walk Comedy Show on 05 29 2011.

This show featured comedians: Stevie Mack (Host), Perry Kurtz, Danger Man, Tony Cosby, Roger Rodd, Jamar Neighbors, Doug Williams III (6 yr old comedian)

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Hello folks...

I finally got my blog up and running. 

It's called Living in Leimert.  I wanted to share my thoughts with all of you. 

Check it out and enjoy:

http://livinginleimert.blogspot.com/

Love,

HP

To all my first time home buyers---

The days of 100% financing have BEEN gone!  You must have at least 3% of the purchase price of a home as your down payment.

Next to correcting your credit, saving for a down payment is probably one of the hardest things to do when it comes to buying your first house.  It all boils down to changing…

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The Leimert Park Village Book Fair will take place on Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm in the lot adjacent to the Vision Theatre, 3341 43rd Place in Los Angeles, California 90008 .

Producer Cynthia Exum expects over 5,000 festival attendees.…