Category Archives: Lincoln Heights

What’s happening around town…

Classic Borachito

Posted on January 13, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

The quality of your average sidewalk winitos has been slipping. Nowadays they’re more likely to be covered in filth, angry that you don’t give them spare change, possibly fighting with other winos for drink, money, food, or some other unknown … Continue reading →

Posted in Gente, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love | 5 Comments

Lincoln Heights Xmas Parade 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

I’m doing my duty by filing this LH Xmas Parade coverage report, a little bit late but I blame the parade for not being as inspiring as usual. Actually, it was a bit (gasp!) boring. So here it goes for … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Lincoln Heights | 1 Comment

New Year’s Eve 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

I was tagging along with a friend today running some errands, here are a few pictures for you to see while you wait for the clock to tick to the appropriate time. Above, the Rose Parade fools already unfurled their … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Greater Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights | 1 Comment

Again With the Recent Signs

Posted on December 10, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

Yes, I am about to make fun of this sign above but I do it because I understand the sign, it is my friend, and I love it for what it is. This is a snapshot of my neighborhood, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, This Chicano Life | 6 Comments

End of the Mural Era

Posted on November 11, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

At least at Martha’s. Remember when last month I told you about the end of the Alza mural at Martha’s Kitchen? (Oh wait, that was last year. What happened to all those months?) Well it looks like some spray can … Continue reading →

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Halloween Traditions Dying

Posted on November 1, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

Last year I wanted to write this post because I was livid and angry at how pathetic the Halloween holiday had become: Americans will spend lots of cash on the holiday but hardly anyone comes to the door to ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Lincoln Heights, Shit I hate | 4 Comments