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South LA Food

South LA Mini Food Crawl: Mango and Tamarind Slushie

I just had a spicy mango slushie, and I loved it. Continue reading South LA Mini Food Crawl: Mango and Tamarind Slushie

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 1, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment
South LA Homebuying

Should You Buy a Home in South LA?

Buying a home is a huge investment. But is it worth buying one in South LA? Continue reading Should You Buy a Home in South LA?

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 1, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment
Commentary

3 facts You Don’t Know about the Watts Towers

When asked why he built the Watts Towers, Simon Rodia replied,  “I had it in my mind to do something big and did it.” Continue reading 3 facts You Don’t Know about the Watts Towers

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 31, 2021March 26, 20222 Comments
South LA History

3 facts You Didn’t Know about the Watts Towers

When asked why he built the Watts Towers, Simon Rodia replied,  “I had it in my mind to do something big and did it.” Continue reading 3 facts You Didn’t Know about the Watts Towers

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 31, 2021Leave a comment
South LA Food

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Watts / Willowbrook in South LA

We looked for good food, good reviews, and a little bit of experimentation. Here’s what we found. Continue reading Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Watts / Willowbrook in South LA

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 25, 2021January 30, 2025Leave a comment
LA

Vaccination at Dodger Stadium: What to Expect

I’ll be honest: The idea of getting vaccinated at Dodger Stadium was pretty frightening. But in reality, it actually wasn’t that bad. Continue reading Vaccination at Dodger Stadium: What to Expect

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 18, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment
South LA Parks

Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park: South LA’s Hidden Gem

Believe it or not, South LA is home to several large and beautiful parks. And this hidden, 20-year-old gem near the Florence-Firestone neighborhood is no different. Continue reading Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park: South LA’s Hidden Gem

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 8, 2021January 30, 2025Leave a comment
South la high schools

How John C. Fremont High School Shaped its Surrounding Neighborhood

Many people might know this school as a present day minority serving institution, but there’s a lot more to the story than this. Continue reading How John C. Fremont High School Shaped its Surrounding Neighborhood

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMarch 4, 2021March 26, 20222 Comments
South LA Food

South LA Food Crawl: Crenshaw Boulevard | Hot Chicken, Donut Cake & More

Nashville hot chicken, a soul food lunch special, and a donut cake. That’s just the tip of the iceberg on what we found on Crenshaw Boulevard in South LA. Continue reading South LA Food Crawl: Crenshaw Boulevard | Hot Chicken, Donut Cake & More

Unknown's avatarEric CraigFebruary 26, 2021January 30, 2025Leave a comment
South LA Food

I Visited a Community Fridge in South LA

Yes, a public refrigerator that you can donate to or take from right on the street. Continue reading I Visited a Community Fridge in South LA

Unknown's avatarEric CraigFebruary 17, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment

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