Category Archives: Fotos

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New LH Clock!

Posted on February 21, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

Remember when some film production company destroyed our LH clock, way back in 2006? Well we finally have a replacement, and it only took about 4 years for that to happen.  It’s similar to the original, but different. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love | 9 Comments

Paisa Slumber

Posted on February 19, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

On a day when couples were crowding out this downtown pocket park, a lone paisa sleeps and dreams. Or forgets.

Posted in Fotos, Greater Los Angeles | 5 Comments

Window Repair

Posted on February 6, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

If you look closely you’ll see something odd about this car. There’s a long tradition in LH of people fixing up broken car windows with plastic bags and tape but this person took it to a new level, a temporary … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love | 7 Comments

Wiener Burritos

Posted on January 23, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

I got the inspiration to write down my Menudo process no doubt because of the paltry recipe I read in this book I borrowed from the East LA Library. One of the ingredients is listed as “chile sauce, canned or … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, La Comida, Pendejadas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 12 Comments

Don Cerveza

Posted on January 16, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

(Click for larger version) Scene from Daly st. “Me vale madre tus bolsitas. Y no te preocupes con mis calzones, asi me los pongo.”

Posted in Fotos, Gente, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love | 4 Comments

Recent Drive-bys

Posted on January 8, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

I blame work for forcing me to spend more time in a car. Employment kills the time for random walks, eliminates unforeseen encounters with the unexpected. Still, I like to take pictures around LH. Here are a few from within … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, La Politica es un desmadre.., Lincoln Heights, Shit I hate, Shit I love | 4 Comments