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92-year-old war veteran criticizes MacArthur Park as being shameful

92-year-old war veteran criticizes MacArthur Park as being shameful

Korean War Veteran Reflects on Disheartening State of MacArthur Park A Korean War veteran, who served under a highly regarded general, has described the degradation of a park dedicated to him as “the last stop on the road to despair.” At 92, Richard Reggio visited MacArthur Park recently and was left with a sense of […]

LA official responsible for MacArthur Park leaves town for Mamdani

LA official responsible for MacArthur Park leaves town for Mamdani

Councilman Supports New York Mayor Amid Local Crisis Los Angeles City Councilman Eunice Hernandez took a moment to support her fellow progressive, Zoran Mamdani, as chaos fueled by fentanyl continues in MacArthur Park, her own district. Hernandez was present at Mamdani’s inauguration on New Year’s Day, where he promised to lead “expansively and boldly,” marking […]

MacArthur Park reveals a new instance of cruel indifference in Los Angeles

MacArthur Park reveals a new instance of cruel indifference in Los Angeles

The Ongoing Homelessness Crisis in Los Angeles The distressing situation in MacArthur Park is a stark reminder of the long history of neglect surrounding homelessness. However, attempts to address this issue have been hindered by the city of Los Angeles. My husband and I established a co-housing community known as Haaven, aiming to provide recovery […]

An LA councilwoman made MacArthur Park the center of the fentanyl crisis in the city.

An LA councilwoman made MacArthur Park the center of the fentanyl crisis in the city.

Eunice Hernandez and the Crisis at MacArthur Park Meet Eunice Hernandez, a City Council member whose yearly earnings and perks far exceed those of most Angelenos. Meanwhile, MacArthur Park, a historic area in her district, is deteriorating into a fentanyl crisis. Recently, it was reported that open drug use, pipe smoking, and other illegal activities […]

LAFD responds to more drug overdose incidents than fires in MacArthur Park area

LAFD responds to more drug overdose incidents than fires in MacArthur Park area

A rundown fire station tucked into MacArthur Park has found itself at the heart of an unsolicited urban crisis, functioning like a medical triage unit in one of Los Angeles’ most notorious fentanyl hotspots. LAFD’s Station 11 typically has 14 firefighters on shift, but that can swell to 16 with the need for ambulances and […]

How MacArthur Park in LA turned into a haven for drug users dealing with fentanyl

How MacArthur Park in LA turned into a haven for drug users dealing with fentanyl

MacArthur Park: A Struggling Landscape Amidst Drug Chaos MacArthur Park has turned into the epicenter of fentanyl issues in Los Angeles. The area, once a neighborhood park, now resembles a war zone, characterized by decay and disorder. Overdoses are frequent, fatalities are happening daily, and criminal gangs dominate the scene, putting the park in jeopardy. […]

City Council candidate in LA promises to reside in a trailer at MacArthur Park

City Council candidate in LA promises to reside in a trailer at MacArthur Park

Raul Claros Plans Mobile Home Living to Address Issues in MacArthur Park Raul Claros, a candidate for the Los Angeles City Council, shared on Tuesday his intention to live and work out of a mobile home near MacArthur Park if he is elected. Claros expressed a sense of urgency, stating, “We need to do something […]