by builder123
Sunday, Jan. 05, 2003 at 6:57 PM
builder123@mindspring.com
Historic Leimert Village faces the possibility of extinction.
New landlord rent increases drive merchants and cultural centers into red.
Valley-based owner values personnel profit over a community treasure.
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The community mobilizes on behalf of merchants and cultural centers reeling under sudden rent increases.
A Rally was held at Leimert Park in Los Angels January 4, 2003. The outpour of support was significant.