Recent Streetsblog LA posts about safe streets

Observations from Yesterday’s Gun Buyback and a Conversation with a Street Vendor of Bikes

By Sahra Sulaiman | May 14, 2012 | No Comments

THIS PAST FINE AND SUNNY Saturday, I headed to South L.A. to see how the Anonymous Gun Buyback was going. In an effort to get firearms off the streets, the city had set up six sites around town where people could drop off their weapons — no questions asked — in return for gift cards. […]

The Challenge of Encouraging Recreational Riding in Watts: A Chat with the Owner of Watts Cyclery

By Sahra Sulaiman | May 9, 2012 | No Comments

No, no voy lejos, said José. Mi madre no me deja. I had asked José, who I judged to be about 20 years old, how far he normally rode on his bike. His mom wouldn’t let him go too far, he said. She didn’t want him getting jacked for the bike. Hay que salir de […]

Are You Ready to Rumble?: Streetfights Take More Violent Turns

By Sahra Sulaiman | Apr 27, 2012 | 5 Comments

This article is second in a series about how gang activity impacts the livability of streets. The issue is explored through the eyes and experiences of Fidel, a 19 year old Business Administration student who began running with crews in elementary school. The first part of his story can be found here, along with a […]

It’s a Small World: How Gang Activity Impacts the Livability of Streets

By Sahra Sulaiman | Apr 5, 2012 | 4 Comments

To expand the boundaries of what is considered to be livable streets issues, I present the first of a three-part story about a 19-year old named Fidel who ran with a crew for a few years on the north edge of South L.A. He hopes that by talking about how he grew up, people can […]

Do I Look Suspicious to You? Livable Streets Starts with Equal Access to Streets

By Sahra Sulaiman | Mar 29, 2012 | 15 Comments

Mikey, Jonathan, and George were waiting for a friend just a few feet from the corner of Ave. 50 and York Blvd. in Highland Park when a police car pulled up. Two cops got out and told them to turn around, spread their legs, and put their hands behind their backs. The police proceeded to […]

Tour de Watts: Join us for an event to celebrate the launch of Streetsblog in South L.A.

By Sahra Sulaiman | Mar 7, 2012 | No Comments

Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Watts to celebrate the launch of Streetsblog in South L.A.! Please join us on March 17th for a tour of neighborhoods in Watts and Florence-Firestone with the East Side Riders in celebration of our South L.A. launch and their 3rd anniversary of serving the community. The […]

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