When you think of a philanthropist, a picture of a wealthy individual dressed in business attire most likely pops into your head. You wouldn't expect a man whose usual outfits consist of Dickie shorts, flannels and a fitted hat to also be a philanthropist. Gerardo...
Now that it’s a CVS pharmacy, the building still has part of the theater's design on it, which means a lot to the people who were heartbroken that it had to be shut down. Most people who remember the theater still think a lot about how their community is changing....
Maria’s Market has been around for more than 30 years. It is located in front of Obregon Park on Michigan Avenue. I always pass by it on my way to adult school. I see students go in to buy refreshments and snacks as I walk by. Most of their customers are from the high...
The streets of Atlantic and Whittier are known for having stores scattered throughout. On the intersection of these streets, there is this small store called The Garage Board Shop, a family owned store that is eye-catching and booming with energy. The Garage Board...
It’s juicy, soft, tender, and warm inside your mouth. The 1st Street Burgers’ double-cheeseburger combo is one of the classic orders out of hundreds to choose from. Standing 40 years strong, 1st Street Burgers was built in 1976 with many other vintage restaurants like...
I’ve lived in the City of Commerce, next to the East Los Angeles (ELA) border, for about 12 years. I remember moving to the City of Commerce when I began elementary school. My parents moved from South Central to the East Los Angeles area because they wanted to live in...
Judging by the title of this, you may start to think about how good this paper is going to be. Yeah, I may seem like the typical guy who writes about his struggle growing up in East L.A. but trust me, this is a different kind of story. To many people, East L.A. is...
East L.A. has shaped my life in many different ways, and I don’t deny my roots. It’s because of East L.A. that I can describe myself as a strong, independent, young lady that will face all the challenges the world will throw my way. I am a girl that is strong in...
East Los Angeles has been my hometown for my entire life. Being born and raised here has been a unique experience, compared to other places I have lived in. I’m indecisive about my perspective of East L.A. The negative and positive attributes balance out. There are...
I was 10 years old when I first came to East L.A. It’s also been 10 years since I’ve seen my father. I was born in San Bernardino. It was my mother’s decision to come to East L.A. to have a better life, for her to have an opportunity to work, and for my siblings and I...
