Category Archives: Lincoln Heights

What’s happening around town…

Thrift Store Lofts at Night

Posted on December 18, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Look how purty! It seems the new owners of the Thrift Store Lofts have restarted work on those abandoned lofts from last year. And they must have deep pockets since they’re lighting up that empty box already. Could this be … Continue reading →

Posted in Lincoln Heights, Shit I hate | 3 Comments

Modern Laundromat Entertainment

Posted on November 28, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I doubt the existence of heaven. It’s just impossible that it could ever top the luxury and wonders of Modern American Living. Above is a snapshot of the American Dream, a room full of robots that will wash your clothes … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, linux/tech, Pendejadas | 8 Comments

Por Solo $5 Dolares

Posted on November 15, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I couldn’t figure out what this guy was selling. Paquia? Packaged mantequilla? Migel = my gel? Lotus flower? What strange things for sale. And then I see that Pacquiao beat Cotto in a boxing match. Oh, now I get it.

Posted in Fotos, Fun with Words, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love | 4 Comments

Que pasa en LH?

Posted on November 8, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I was away for just a spell, but I’m back, safe and unsound in Los Angeles. I have lots of stuff to share, hopefully soon (haha!) but I figured I’d take a quick look at what’s happening NOW in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Fun with Words, Lincoln Heights, Pendejadas | 3 Comments

Smart & Final Extra – Now Open

Posted on October 15, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

All signs of the old Vons are gone, the only thing that remains are the bad memories. And in its place: yet another corporate market. Will it be better? Can we expect something else besides Cup o’ Noodles sales? Hmm, … Continue reading →

Posted in commodities, Fotos, La Comida, Lincoln Heights | 7 Comments

Yard Sale?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

When is a yard sale not a yard sale? When there’s no yard? When it’s indoors? It is curious that a storefront with many booths inside (aka indoor swapmeet) would start using the term yard sale for their method of … Continue reading →

Posted in commodities, Fotos, Lincoln Heights, Pendejadas, This Chicano Life | 7 Comments