Tag Archives: south central farm

Sweatshops — Not Farms: City Hall Makes Its Call

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

EDITOR’S NOTE: With mayoral wannabe Jan Perry leading the charge and the ever-obedient Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa giving the order, the city swooped in with helicopters, squadrons of cops and bulldozers (much as they will soon be doing to the Occupy … Continue reading →

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Jan Perry and South Central Farm: Hero or Villain, Contender for Mayor or Also-ran

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Next month will mark the fifth anniversary of the bulldozing of the South Central Farm, a14-acre island of tradition, family, community and health, in the industrial core of Los Angeles. No one will be celebrating. The Farm, run largely by … Continue reading →

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Will Farmers Field Feed LA’s Hunger?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

UPDATE: LA TImes columnist Michael Hiltzik set down three rules for smart politicisns: Never Never name public edifices after politicians until they’re dead and buried, never let land developers think you need them more than they need you and “never, … Continue reading →

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