Born and Razed
Sometimes you first notice a neighborhood is changing when you see new businesses that cater to people who just moved in. Other times, change moves slowly over decades, and old-timers suddenly realize they’re living in a new place without ever having moved at all. In this series, Greater LA visits Southern California neighborhoods to bring you stories of communities in transition.
‘Mexican Beverly Hills?’ Residents say no to Downey nickname
Race & EthnicityIn the 1990s, Downey rapidly shifted its demographics to become mostly a Latino area. It was then labeled “Mexican Beverly Hills,” but longtime residents say that’s unfair.
Downey gallery offered low-cost art for 10 years. Can it be saved?
ArtsA nonprofit gallery in downtown Downey has been instrumental in developing an art scene in the city. Now it faces possible closure.