Jesus "Chuy” Arcio Lopez is a simple man. He has lived in East L.A. for the past 30 years of his life, and in that time, he has befriended many people who regard him as a nice person. Before coming here, he lived in Lincoln heights, West L.A., Downtown L.A., and...
He has worked with the sheriff department for thirty-six years, resolving custody cases, patrolling areas, and appearing in court. He is a husband and a father of four. His kids are all grown up and are done with college. His name is Steve Biagini, Captain of the East...
The cemetery is a place that almost everybody notices. This cemetery is divided into two parts. I walked past that cemetery every day when I used to walk to school. I saw the grass being cut and smelt the scent of cut grass in the morning. It was just so great. The...
The special thing about Saint Alphonsus Church is that it’s the only one in East L.A. It is located on Atlantic and Hinge, bordering East L.A. and the City of Commerce. One important street in our community is called “Atlantic Avenue.” It is really big and nice in the...
Having a town to call home, a place that you know inside and out, is very special. There are places where you have amazing memories that you’ll never forget. You will always cherish being with friends, families or even by yourself. East Los Angeles is a community with...
Griffith Middle School is one of the middle schools located in East L.A. It’s sort of a big school, with of course, many students that attend it. It’s located by Mednik Avenue and 3rd Street, but its entrance is in front of 4th Street. There are many houses, where...
Garfield High School is intriguing because it has a lot of potential. This school matters. It is very well-known in East Los Angeles. When I pass by Garfield I always see a lot of students. There are a lot of houses around the area, which is a good thing because a lot...
I was born on May 1, 1923. I am the East Los Angeles Library. I have moved four times, and I am now located on 3rd and Civic Center Way. The inside of my building is really nice and beautiful. People of all ages come to me to get information and help. My employees...
As I sat on the grass of Los Cinco Puntos Memorial, located at 3300 East Cesar Chavez, I realized how isolated the memorial was from the stores. I slowly spun around and wondered if I was the only one intrigued by the statue. Drivers and pedestrians glanced in my...
Alex’s Burgers is on Olympic and Fetterly. It is by a Catholic Church called San Francisco and a mechanic. Once you get there, all you smell are burgers, chicken and fries. When you walk in it’s refreshing because they have the air conditioning on all day. Later at...
