In 1979, police barricaded the streets along a mile-long stretch of Whittier Boulevard between Atlantic Boulevard and Eastern Avenue every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I don’t know the answer, but I’m willing to listen to people.”Suárez has allowed the Los Angeles Lowrider Community to meet at his station. During the first meetings in early August, law enforcement officials showed the lowrider group pictures and video of private parking lots along Whittier Boulevard being trashed. AdvertisementSuárez said the Los Angeles Lowrider Community members voiced concerns that they have no other outlet to gather because the pandemic closed beaches, parks and other recreational spaces. (Josie Norris / Los Angeles Times)Bad activity on Whittier Boulevard did appear to wane after the Los Angeles Lowrider Community’s proclamation, Suárez said.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 13, 2020 12:56 UTC