Important Phone Numbers from the Wiseburn Neighborhood Watch - 06/26/08 10:20 PM
Arm yourself with information to stay safe and enjoy your community!  Print and keep this list of phone numbers handy to deal with a variety of situations.

This list is courtesy of Tiffany Wilson, Realtor and Wiseburn Neighborhood Watch Captain for 133rd Street (between Shoup and Ocean Gate).
Cell:  310-503-0557 | Fax:  866-803-6182 | Email:  tiffany.wilson@shorewood.com 
www.shorewood.com/Tiffany_Wilson
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"Guerrilla warfare" in Los Angeles' Ignored Greenspaces - 06/02/08 12:55 PM
I read this article from last week's LA Times, and it is amazing what these people have done!  There are actually groups of people all over the US who "kidnap" abandoned and ignored greenspaces, and then make them into beautiful, near-self-sustaining gardens.  Oftentimes they have the blessing of the communities and even sometimes the owners, but sometimes their "guerrilla gardens" get pillaged by the rightful owners.
Read it here:  http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-guerrilla29-2008may29,0,2094982.story
I like the "seed bombs", shown in the photos for the article.  It also looks like something fun that I could make with my kids.  I may be inspired to do something … (0 comments)

Community Meeting to Discuss Future Plans for Old 133rd Street Water Tower Lot - 06/02/08 12:41 PM
Attention residents of the communities of Wiseburn, Holly Glen & Del Aire!  LA County Parks & Rec are holding a meeting to discuss the future of the old water tower lot on 133rd Street in the Wiseburn area.
Since the water tower was dismantled years ago, the lot has remained walled up and unused.  A movement has begun by many members in the community to convert this lot from being unsightly and unused, to a lush greenspace for all members of the community to enjoy.
Be sure to come out to this community meeting to get an update on what's happening at the … (0 comments)