When the Neighborhood Was Filled with Nightclubs

Now get your memory cap on because we are going to go way back when. Let’s start with the RED HUT,located on the corner of Jefferson Blvd. and Western Ave. These were the days when everything was open 24/7 and all the Jazzy People hung out for good meals, breakfast,…

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A Brief History Of the Clark Library

A Brief History Of the Clark Library The William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, located on the full block bounded by Adams, 25th, Cimarron, and St. Andrews, is a rare book and manuscript library that has been part of UCLA since 1926 (on paper) or 1934 (in fact). The Clark was founded by William Andrews Clark, Jr. (1877-1934),…

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Remembering Ira Westley and 23rd Street

Remembering Ira Westley and 23rd Street  In 1956 the sights and sounds of the neighborhoods we now call Kinney Heights and Western Heights were quite different.Even the reference name was different. Most people referred to the area bounded by Normandie, Arlington, Adams and Washington as Sugar Hill. Fruit trees, peach and orange, grew along the…

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Barbara Morrison Celebrated Jazz Singer Dies at 72

Barbara Morrison Celebrated Jazz Singer Dies at 72  Barbara Morrison, a legendary singer in the Los Angeles jazz and blues music community, has died. She was 72.Morrison passed away on Wednesday, March 16, according to her brother Richard Morrison. A cause of death was not disclosed.“We are working on keeping the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center…

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IN MEMORY OF: RODERICK SYKES, CO-FOUNDER OF ST. ELMO VILLAGE

IN MEMORY OF: RODERICK SYKES, CO-FOUNDER OF ST. ELMO VILLAGE“Everyone is an artist. Everyone has the ability to create. What my life is about is sharing the creative process.”“Do What You Love. Love What You Do.”~ Roderick SykesRoderick Sykes, my Husband, friend, and life partner of over 41 years passed away April 5, 2021, at the age…

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SNOOKS

SNOOKSOn the grounds of the William Andrew Clark Memorial Library, located at Adams Blvd and Cimmarron, between the bushes and the Adams Blvd wall, is this monument to the memory of the Clark’s beloved pet Snooky.It reads: IN MEMORY OF SNOOKS, BOSTON TERRIER, FAITHFUL FRIEND TO HIS MASTER AND MISTRESS AND…

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Roy Maurice Cooper Sr. 1928 - 2018

Roy Maurice Cooper Sr.  1928 - 2018Roy was born November 11th 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Arthur George Cooper and Edna neovia Cooper. Growing up in New Orleans the Cooper residence on Conti Street was a place known to many as having a revolving door for family food friends and fun. The memories are countless.…

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Marguerite Davis 1929 - 2018

Marguerite Davis 1929 - 2018Marguerite Davis, one of the founding board members of the Mid-City Neighborhood Council, passed away on May 16, 2018.  At her service, her family, community members and city officials remembered the amazing Marguerite and her lifetime of service to her community.  Before she passed, Marguerite asked fellow MINC board…

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Missing you lil sister.....

"I LOVE YOU AND YOU EVERY DAY!!!!" ALWAYS AND FOREVER IN MY HEART ♥ MARLENE

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Patricia Gwendolyn Mitchell 1968 - 2018

Patricia Gwendolyn Mitchell 1968 - 2018Many of you may know that I have been contributing articles to The Neighborhood News for many years.Before formally taking on the “Public Safety" beat, I often wrote about politics, Los Angeles history, and scores of other things that fit with the mission of this publication. Dianne and I…

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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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