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Category Archives: Pico/Robertson
Jews Moving Into Black Areas In & Around 90035
I think there were a lot of Jews in 90035 in the 1950s and then integration happened and blacks moved in and Jews moved out. Then Jews started moving back in in the 1980s and 90035 has become more Jewish … Continue reading
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Who Owns The Neighborhood?
I argued with Orthodox Jewish friends the other day about who owns the neighborhood. They say nobody owns the neighborhood and people should be able to do what they want with the property they buy, including building a giant mansion. … Continue reading
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Let’s Make Pico-Robertson Great Again!
Friend: “Truth be told, I hate that place. I hate Pico, it’s dirty, overcrowded, smoggy and I don’t like most of the people there. The only good thing is walking distance to shul and convenience of kosher items. I’m also … Continue reading
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LAT: L.A. County judge killed while crossing the street in Pico-Robertson
Los Angeles Times: A Los Angeles County judge who also was a recognized expert in communications law was killed Monday when he was stuck by a vehicle while crossing a West L.A. street, police said. The judge, identified as Daniel … Continue reading
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Stay Classy 90035!
The corner of Pico Blvd and La Cienega Blvd at 6 am. Darren Melamed: “Is that where you drop off your dates after a night out partying?” Aryeh posts: “West Pico and Sherbourne. 14 police. 8 police cars. Mugging by … Continue reading
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Glatt Mart Sued
Case Type: Intentional PI/PD/WD (eg. assault) (General Jurisdiction) Case#: BC588668 CASE NAME: ISRAEL BAROUK VS CA GLATT MART Parties: BAROUK ISRAEL – PL/PET,CA GLATT MART – Def/Res,DOES 1-100 – Def/Res Attorneys: KAHN ROVEN LLP – Attorney for PL/PET Date Filed: … Continue reading
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How Do We Get Rid Of The Homeless In 90035?
Why has there been such an explosion in crime in Los Angeles over 2015? One friend says it is because of Prop 47 and AB109. Paul Ciotti: “Part of the crime problem comes from the sudden immigration of all the … Continue reading
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Stay Classy 90035!
Miriam: I think that is all one man’s “mansion”. He was moved from a few blocks over to Crest and has major mental issues. The restaurants in the area enables him. Darren: You have no idea. This one homeless guy … Continue reading
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Blasting The Car Horn
So when a car pulls up next door in 90035 and starts blaring the horn, is this person disrupting the peace of the community most likely: * Seventh-Day Adventist * WASP * Mormon * Buddhist * Middle-Eastern In my experience, … Continue reading
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String Of Armed Robberies In And Around 90035
I don’t know if this is a trend or just the same old news, but I keep hearing about armed robberies in and around 90035, usually committed by young black men with guns. I wonder if many of these are … Continue reading
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