Today I have the pleasure of acknowledging a brilliant piece of fiction written by Los Angeles, from and for Los Angeles in Helena Maria Viramontes’s Their Dogs Came With Them. ‘L.A.’ in 2018 is a city of over 10 million people by the last estimate, and in several other ways significantly bigger than what it […]
The Fight for Los Angeles continues: Meet Diana Mabel Cruz
Four years ago when I first got back to Los Angeles from Davis, there was nothing which spoke to me more about the future than walking through the city, when it became clear that it was in the midst of a great change, and that somehow JIMBO TIMES would also be a part of that […]
Motivating Vibes: Music in L.A. with Jon Quest
“My roots are stronger than they’ve ever been, I think it’s time I branched out.” In the earliest days of JIMBO TIMES, featuring friends throughout Los Angeles who were making a splash out there was a major part of the site’s ‘upbringing.’ As time has passed, the blog has gone on to clinch in its […]
Super Pan Bakery Has Gotten An Extension
It’s with great pleasure to announce that the 20 year old Panadería in the “Virgil Village” community has gotten an extension for its relocation. That’s right! At least until December, families in our community can continue to quench their appetites with Doña Elvia’s fresh pan dulce, hot tamales, and bolillos con huevos. It’s a key victory […]
