Category Archives: commodities

Day of The Dead…Is Dead

Posted on October 29, 2016 by EL CHAVO!

Let us give the last rites to a cultural tradition that has slipped away from us. I’m old enough to remember when Dia de Muertos practices started to cross over into the American mainstream culture. Some optimistic Chicanos thought it … Continue reading →

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Is Jessica’s Closed?

Posted on July 10, 2016 by EL CHAVO!

It’s kinda hard to tell since it has seemed half-closed, half-open-for-business for years. But maybe it is down for the count, according to this latest of only four Yelp reviews.  Let us look back at the one time I ate … Continue reading →

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Goodwill Store Reopens

Posted on May 8, 2016 by EL CHAVO!

When they opened up the huge new thrift store on Fletcher and San Fernando, the Goodwill people decided to close down their store in Lincoln Heights even though they have headquarters here. The new place at the old K-Mart is … Continue reading →

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Apartment Mushrooms

Posted on March 15, 2016 by EL CHAVO!

Capitalist Fungus.

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Tony’s Door Busters

Posted on November 30, 2015 by EL CHAVO!

I missed out on the Black Friday deals at Tony’s Water Paradise, not sure what they were but I remain intrigued. Maybe 10¢ a gallon? If I had known beforehand I could have spent the night on the sidewalk and … Continue reading →

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99 cent District Gets New Window Display

Posted on August 9, 2014 by EL CHAVO!

Things are looking up on N. Broadway! With the arrival of the new 99 store at the Ugliest Building in LH the landscape is changing back into a utilitarian wonderland with useful things to buy at affordable prices. Plus they’ve … Continue reading →

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