Dead Body found Fairfax and Venice Aug.31

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Police are trying to determine how a dead body ended up at an intersection in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles Tuesday.A man's body was discovered near a bus stop at Fairfax Avenue and Venice Boulevard shortly after midnight after a passing motorist spotted the…

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Gunfire on 10 Freeway and La Brea

A road-rage incident on the 10 Freeway in the Mid-City area turned violent Thursday evening when a motorist fired at least two gunshots at another man near the La Brea onramp, according to police and a witness.The shooting occurred about 5:30 p.m. after a driver…

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Community Crime Updates Sept 4

Hauser to Normandy Olympic to Adams Aug 31 – Sept 4 10 Burglaries.  4  theft from auto.  7 Grand theft auto.  6 personal theft.  3 Violent robbery.  11 Aggravated assault AUGUST 15-28 08-28-10/ 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM :…

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Crack Down On Illegal Use of Handicapped Placards

State officials move in after NBCLA investigation It’s a problem that’s gotten out of control, nearly one in ten California drivers claim to be disabled and have placards, which let them park free all day at meters and on streets reserved for residents only. But NBCLA found, many of these people…

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DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION UPGRADES ADAMS BLVD

DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION UPGRADES ADAMS BLVDThe City of Los Angeles is improving Adams Blvd with traffic safety and accessibility elements. These treatments are designed to reduce collisions resulting in a safer Adams Blvd for all modes of transportation.The safety project area was selected because of the high number of crashes that have killed or…

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WHAT IS DESTINATION: PICO AND WHY IS IT DOING ALL THOSE NICE THINGS ON PICO?

WHAT IS DESTINATION: PICO AND WHY IS IT DOING ALL THOSE NICE THINGS ON PICO?Destination: Pico is a community nonprofit working to make Pico Boulevard more walkable, vibrant, and welcoming between Fairfax and Cochran Boulevards. We got started in 2015  in response to Mayor Garcetti granting a Great Street to each council district. At that time Councilman Herb Wesson’s office selected this 14-block portion of…

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CRENSHAW COMMUNITY GARDEN WINS FIRST BATTLE WITH DEVELOPER

CRENSHAW COMMUNITY GARDEN WINS FIRST BATTLE WITH DEVELOPERIn the last issue we reported on the battle between members of one of the longest working community gardens in Los Angeles, the Crenshaw Community Garden, and developers who purchased a neighboring craftsman house. The developers plan to replace the house with a six-floor apartment building that would block out…

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DEVELOPER THREATENS BELOVED CRENSHAW COMMUNITY GARDEN

DEVELOPER THREATENS BELOVED CRENSHAW COMMUNITY GARDENYou may have passed Crenshaw Community Garden at 1423 Crenshaw, on the west side between Pico and Venice. Established in 1979, Crenshaw CG is one of the oldest community gardens in Los Angeles.A green oasis in a dense urban neighborhood, the garden boasts 36 plots and 50 gardeners, many…

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VETERANS- ON THE WAY!

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VETERANS- ON THE WAY!{jcomments on}{jcomments off}Ybarra Village, a joint effort by the Cesar Chavez Foundation and New Directions for Veterans (NDVets) is a new affordable housing community development in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, located at 3015 West near S. La Brea and Jefferson.This Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design…

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SPROUTS OPEN!

SPROUTS OPEN!Located at San Vicente and La Brea, Sprouts Farmers Market opened July 10th. It is known for products that are minimally processed and free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and synthetic ingredients. The company says that 90% of its products meet this standard.  Target will be opening soon, as well as other retailers.

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Established in August of 2008 by writerartist Dianne V. Lawrence, The Neighborhood News covers the events, people, history, politics and historic architecture of communities throughout the Mid-City and West Adams area in Los Angeles Council District 10.

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