What are the answers to MacArthur Park crisis, and can Councilmember Hernandez lead the way? In the densely packed, mostly-immigrant community Hernandez calls "the Ellis Island of the West Coast," a 35-acre green space serves as the "front yard and backyard" for tens of thousands of working-class residents. Sure, the challenges are enormous, but this is her district now, and she's going to have to lead the way. Jay Roberts Jr. in MacArthur Park. Two months ago, when I first wrote about problems in and around MacArthur Park, Mayor Bass took note.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 19, 2024 10:47 UTC