East Los Angeles has long been the neglected stepchild of urban development in Southern California. Its list of grievances is lengthy, and if history is any guide, it will continue to push for cityhood until its long-standing dream of independence is realized.
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Eric Avila in Los Angeles Times: “Op-Ed: Here’s why East Los Angeles’ bid for independence could succeed this time”
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East Los Angeles has long been the neglected stepchild of urban development in Southern California. Its list of grievances is lengthy, and if history is any guide, it will continue to push for cityhood until its long-standing dream of independence is realized.
