Don't run for the door. A real earthquake will be too violent. Just get under your desk, next to the wall or chair. That will break the full force of anything falling that may hit you.

Most people are injured by falling objects, often after leaving the building.

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE

I live in the first house I've ever bought. It's been 3 years now and I just love living in Leimert--always wanted to live here! I have a Spanish style home with nice hardwood floors, cozy fireplace and cute little backyard---a typical Leimert home.



One of my favorite things to do is to stand on my porch and listen to the neighborhood. Sometimes I can hear the drum circle playing in the Village, the ice cream truck or the kids riding bikes, but I can always hear the family of crows…

In a year where Los Angeles was looking to cut everything that wasn't necessary, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa chose to take a stand behind a small program that makes a big difference in out neighborhoods.

The Summer Nights Lights program keeps parks open at night - until midnight four nights a week from July 7 to Sept. 4. But that's not all. The program hires staff to coach, teach and umpire, provides jerseys and even feeds…

16 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. an extraordinary group of jazz musicians and spoken

word artists will perform at Bryant Temple AME, 2525 W. Vernon Avenue in

Leimert Park, to celebrate Billy Higgins Birthday. Billy Higgins, who passed away in 2001, was a

legendary jazz drummer and visionary community leader. The performance will celebrate Higgins life

and the $20 entry fee will support his legacy by raising funds for the…

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BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE