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"My Grandmomma's house is a place with great memories" -Erin A.
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"A place with bright colors is South El Monte High School" -Elba P.
From 2011 through 2014, the prospects for an NFL team returning to Los Angeles after two decades brightened and dimmed with the regularity of the seasons. Expect another year of waiting as the NFL toys with the hopes of fans and politicians.
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We take a look back at the stories and projects of 2014.
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The Civil War-era structure was built by a man known as "the father of the Los Angeles harbor" and the "transportation king."
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This week L.A. Letters reviews many of the key developments of 2014 and also looks ahead at emerging trends for 2015.
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How do you play the L.A. River at the West Valley Bikeway?
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Crenshaw is not the convenient, and personal, street it usually is for me. It may never be again.
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Following last week's list, this week L.A. Letters spotlights 10 more books, plus a poetic recording by one of L.A.'s most enduring poets.
El Monte community gathers for a night of tamales in celebration of education, honoring teachers and the memory of civic leader Bobby Salcedo.
While I'm spending some time with family and friends -- as I hope you will -- I've pulled a few of my favorite pieces from past years to repost.
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How do you play the L.A. River at Maywood Riverfront Park?
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