Throughout the United States there are numerous parks that grab a tourist’s attention. There are also parks that create memories for many people. A park that fits into both these categories is Belvedere Park, first known as Soledad Park. It was completed in 1942 and...
Jim’s Burgers is located on Olympic and Indiana. It’s famous for having the best hamburgers in East Los Angeles. I’ve know this place since I first moved here nine years ago. I also know the place really well because my family and I would go there every Sunday when...
It was 1967 when Los Cinco Puntos was established. It was built on 3300 East Cesar E. Chavez, a street at the borderline of East L.A. and Boyle Heights. It is still a well-known Mexican restaurant that could only be found here in East L.A. It not only brings together...
When we were giving the task of picking an East L.A. Celebrity we knew right from the get go our man was going to be Oriol. There was no better, compassionate person in our eyes to better represent the culture, and community of East L.A. than he. Oriol is a dreamer...
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...
