Author Archives: EL CHAVO!

The Delicious Bowl of Sadness

Posted on September 14, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Only $5? It is 3:30 after all so I guess so.

Posted in El Centro, La Comida | 1 Comment

Today in Lincoln Heights

Posted on August 25, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

I blame full time work for not allowing me to take my usual walks around our old Lincoln Heights to see what is happening in the neighborhood. Seriously, work is a buzz kill, and for what, just to pay the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights | 5 Comments

Downtown Trees

Posted on August 12, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

In societies dominated by modern conditions of production, life is presented as an immense accumulation of spectacles. Everything that was directly lived has receded into a representation. — Some Dead Guy

Posted in Analysis, El Centro, Fotos | 1 Comment

Public Showers, Now Open!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

The opening of “the park for everyone” this week is the equivalent of the opening of a new Metro light rail extension: everyone shows up when everyone else is gonna come. But then they get back into their cars and … Continue reading →

Posted in El Centro, Fotos | 8 Comments

Huevos Rancheros: Springville Edition

Posted on July 22, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Time for a road trip, time to see how the rest of the world eats. In a town of only 934 residents, I didn’t expect much in the way of Mexican restaurants. Springville has two but this was the only … Continue reading →

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They Were Just Asking For It

Posted on July 13, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

The LAPD went on yet another of their regularly scheduled rampages on city streets last night, attacking people with bean bags and rubber bullets, or what they call “less-lethal” artillery, all because some folks were chalking up sidewalks with innocuous … Continue reading →

Posted in El Centro, La Politica es un desmadre.., Shit I hate | 3 Comments