Thats where my childhood memories are .met my best friend Mary there ,she gone now, got hooked on heroin.But it made me who i am , being white it was hard at times, but it made me street smart.i remember also skating around the projects with like 20 kids,, on skate boards ,bikes scooters, one skate. I've never seen so many helicopters in one night. The early pioneers had frowned upon industry, which eventually resulted in the people moving away from the exclusive suburb which they had set up to establish new homes closer to their employment and Pacoima returned to its rural, agricultural roots. Had each and every one of my three cars broken into when I lived in supposedly "safer' West L.A. but never a problem in Pacoima. Neighbors who party Fri-Mon morning. We lived on Beachy Avenue at the intersection of what later was Garber St. My dad worked for Lockheed. the horses were cool to feed. Pacoima is a densely urban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Los Angeles, California. Gang violence hardened me around the edges but gave me an intellectual perspective no small town kid could ever comprehend (or handle). Life and times were good. reporters and Web developers in downtown L.A. — Sum1 whos mommy lived there and recently went!! I loved Hansen Dam back in the day for family picnic's and for swimming. Pacoima real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to small (studio to two bedroom) single-family homes and apartment complexes/high-rise apartments. Didn't like Pacoima, and was glad to leave, though it has been changing for the better, it seems...still would not go back though. ALL the staff was friendly, helpful not only to our team but to the children who came into read. The Pacoima 13 (P13) or Pacas Trece (Pacas is slang for Pacoima) are primarily a Mexican-American street gang based in Pacoima, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. In my opinion it's a huge change. All I remember is that being a white dude in pacoima is a hard road to tow. Broadway-Manchester, 1. I hope they get shut down, they are criminals. Pacoima is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the northern San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles.1. San Fernando mall was crappy compared to Panorama Mall but the Northridge Mall kicked both of their asses. I believe you truly have to drive around and get a feel for places in the valley. My father has lived there for over 46 years. Arleta is THE GHETTO right next to Pacoima. The report added "Substandard home maintenance is widespread and borders on total neglect in some sectors." and she forbade me to go back to Pacoima because it was to bad. Find your dream home in Pacoima using the tools above. [15], The town was built in keeping with the new Southern Pacific railroad station. 11 reviews of Pacoima Branch Library "Just did an event at this library with reading dogs for kids. I attended Canterberry Elem., Beachy Elem., Pacoima Jr Hi and graduated fom San Fernando H.S. [66] The groundbreaking for the 10,500 square feet (980 m2) current Pacoima Branch Library, scheduled to have a collection of 58,000 books and videos, was held in 2000. The pool is one of only a few citywide which is a year-round outdoor heated pool. During the day it is pretty quiet and peaceful. In 2010, it's been 5yrs and I've never witnessed a single crime. The opening of the Los Angeles Aqueduct brought a new supply of water to the area. Annual Weather Averages in Pacoima. Chesterfield Square, 2. iLEAD Pacoima, K-8 (K-12 planned for fall 2016), 11251 Glenoaks Blvd. One in three Pacoima residents lived in public housing. You get your really humble people but there are also your obnoxious ones; kids are loud, teens are punks (literally) young adults are either still in school (college), work part/full time jobs or in a gang and the middle aged are hard workers. Yes you'll always run into bad people but then again... bad people are everywhere!! Yes! I love this place, these people. [50][51] In 1974 a clubhouse was added. I remember growing up in the late 80's and 90's playing hide in seek in the neighborhood, riding our bikes late at night, and just hanging around with neighborhood kids outside without a problem. i wouldn't change it for nothing. when we went in december it didnt seem too bad. This neighborhood is definitely a paradise for lovers of Mexican cuisine as it is the main attraction in this community. For a while Pacoima was just starting to go downhill, but in recent years they have cleaned it up and are building new stores, such as Lowes, Best Buy, and Costco, which is great for the community. has your husband or son mowed her lawn or pulled out her trash? Pacoima will always be HOME. overall it needs to adapt to a green ecology movement. i like that everyone speaks spanish because it just makes it easier. At least we have the view from Hansen Dam. Moved to Pacoima in 2001 and have lived there since (first on Filmore and now on Dronfield). Monterey Park is a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, United States, approximately seven miles (11 km) from the Downtown Los Angeles civic center. Living in Pacoima offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. The report also said that the fact had a negative effect on the community that was reflected by a lack of purchasing power. ALL the staff was friendly, helpful not only to our team but to the children who came into read. The world was bigger than Pacoima and LA. … When I left Pacoima to go to college, and to law school in another state I learned to truly appreciate Pacoima. In 1938, horrific flooding devastated Pacoima and the San Fernando Valley. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The city's motto is "Pride in the past, Faith in the future". [43] Valens Park has an impressive list of amenities, including an indoor auditorium and gymnasium, both a lit and unlit baseball diamond, indoor basketball courts and outdoor lit basketball courts, children's play area, community room, handball courts, kitchen, jogging path, picnic tables, unlit soccer field, a stage, and lit tennis courts. Get directions, maps, and traffic for Pacoima, CA. Timothy Williams of the Los Angeles Times said that an "unprecedented wave of activism" countered the crime surge. Luckly in over the 30 years that my parents have live in Pacoima, they have never had any problems or issues. There was this black Jamaican lady who lived there and was a staff in Covina and she was 21-22 at the time I was 13-14 and She's about 28-29 now. My parents brought me home from the hospital to Pacoima where I lived until I graduated from High School...The portion we lived in was predominantly African American [the Joe Louis track]...from the top of Foothill on the eastside to the railroad tracks down by the Gomez grocery on the westside to Hansen Dam and Osborne Street on the south and the Pacoima Wash on the North side...I loved every bit of my time there, going to Pacoima Elem., Maclay JH then sneaking off to Kennedy for the sake of integration... What made it nice was the community very middle class back then with alot of businesses owned by the people in the neighborhood Joes' Record Shop, The Chicken Shack, Pete's Barber Shop, the Drugstore owned by the Meltons and Dr Down's for your pets to name a few...for the most part everybody got along and us kids used our fists to settle a score not a gun...While there were many downsides like not wanting to admit to anyone outside your neighborhood that you lived there, but looking back I had a great time and have many lasting relationships with friends from my childhood to this day...Thanks to FACEBOOK we're even reconnecting!! It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. We aim to deliver bite-sized pieces of infotainment about where you live. neighborhood. Most of the residences in Pacoima were, in the words of the article, "of an older vintage." I thought they were mistaking all the car clubs cruising the high school as gangs. where my friends and I bought our records. I do know that while I was growing up there I learned how to get along with all people. I say keep your nose clean and theres nothing to fear. Submit Tip; Pulldown to refresh. Pac-town is a a place you dont want to go to if your an out of towner..lol...im from there so am used to it and like it....its Home!!! The report recommended continued efforts to improve sidewalks and trees. Growing up there was an amazing expereince. Kick the can, hide and seek, baseball, kick ball, dodge ball, rode our skate boards or bikes. Pacoima Junior High was alright but there were bullies. My dog howls like the wolf, as the LAPD sirens scream down the street throughout the night. Even though I moved out of Pacoima once I was married, I brought my children to my parents home every day. [63] In 1978 Pacoima residents protested after the City of Los Angeles decreased library services in Pacoima in the aftermath of the passing of Proposition 13. I will definitely not be back. My neighbors did not all speak English and yes, at times I heard gun-shot. Harvard Park, 5. Living in Pacoima offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. I started high school at the old S.F. I remember we used to leave our windows open during the hot summer nights in the 60's early 70s and there was nothing to fear. slept with front doors open, came in when street lights came on sometimes in summer later than that. There is also great soul food in this area too! how involved are you in making improvement's, and helping the little old lady next door ? Ironically, I'm a person that subscribes to LAPD e-mail notifications of crimes committed in my zip code and general info. In 1938, horrific flooding devastated Pacoima and the San Fernando Valley. Hugo Martin of the Los Angeles Times said in 1994 that Alarcon proposed the rename so Pacoima residents will "remember Valens's humble background and emulate his accomplishments. In 2027, Metro will open the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light rail project with three stations at Laurel Canyon Boulevard & Van Nuys Boulevard, San Fernando Road & Van Nuys Boulevard, and San Fernando Road & Paxton Street. I moved to Pacoima from Boyle Heights in 1991 to what the LA Times called "The Jewel of Pacoima", the Glenoaks Townhomes just east of Van Nuys Blvd. I lived in Pacoima for most of my life. If you want to stroll down memory lane & know what being a community meant and what it was like growing up in Pacoima "back in the day" go to Facebook & check out "Pacoima Peeps" It has changed but it was where I got my start in life and I'm grateful. I lived in Pacoima in 1994-1997,thinking it would be a nice place to live, out of the way and quiet, I thought. I will always cherish my years growing up in Pacoima (which they now call that part Arleta) more places I remember Chicken Shack, ShoeString, Fish Bowl, Jessup Dairy, Dales market, The tunnel & not far away Santa & Reindeer on Van Nuys Blvd in Panorama City still have those photos from over the yrs. View Full Report Card Pacoima is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California with a population of 78,478. [65], In 1998 Angelica Hurtado-Garcia, then the branch librarian of the Pacoima Branch, said that the community had outgrown the branch and needed a new one. Proposed Changes to Valley Region High School Zone #5 Zone of Choice Area Schools, City Board Will Seek Pacoima Library Bids. Then there are other pockets that are dangerous that are scattered around the region, like Pacoima, Santa Ana, and Bloomington. "Poverty, Pride--and Power Beachy was a dirt street then. When I do come home to Pacoima I wave to the neighbors who live across the street. Ed Meagher of the Los Angeles Times wrote in 1955 that the 110-block area on the north side of San Fernando Road in Pacoima consisted of what he described as a "smear of sagging, leaning shacks and backhouses framed by disintegrating fences and clutter of tin cans, old lumber, stripped automobiles, b… I have heard many people say that Pacoima is unsafe and that we have too many gang members. Many Pacoima residents who worked made less than $14,000 annually: the U.S. government's poverty line for a family of four. I lived with a family on Kagel Canyon, just up the street from PJHS. For many years, the fertile soil produced abundant crops of olives, peaches, apricots, oranges and lemons. This land was acquired via imminent domain to construct Hansen … The diverse area brings me to meet all sorts of people with African Americans , Japanese Americans, whites and mostly hispanic populations greeting me at stores and shops in the area. Shortly after the rail line had been established, the Southern Pacific Railroad chose the site for a large brick passenger station, which was considered to be one of the finest on their line. practice in his garage. As Katrina stated in an earlier post, "you can take the girl out of Pacoima, but you can't take Pacoima out of the girl". As I went through with college and started working with the school system I was shocked to see how different kids behaved than the school I went to. I was born and raised in Pacoima and still living in Pacoima. [63] The new library opened in 2002. My family ran thr old Panorama theater back in the 60's, we also went on o own the Americana theater, then on to the Peppertree Theater back in the 80"s. So sad to hear about all thr gangs and stuff. Meagher said that the "neatness and cleanness" [sic] of the new infrastructure were "a challenge to homeowners grown apathetic to thoroughfares ankle deep in mud or dust. Los Angeles Times, 202 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012 |. Adriana Guzman — Pacoima Hoodrat loves married men. I turned 2 that year. NO! The proposed area, with 13,000 residents in 1994, included central Pacoima and a southern section of Lake View Terrace. Meaning of Pacoima. The children were very respectful and sweet along with their moms and dads. [10][11] The original name for the Native American village in this area was actually Pakoinga or Pakɨynga in Fernandeño, but since the "ng" sound (a voiced velar nasal) did not exist in Spanish, the Spaniards mistook the sound as an "m" and recorded the name as Pacoima, as we see today. They work hard thus, they party HARDER! No one calls on the phone before coming through. I go back at least once a month and check on the progress of Pacas, I will always call it my hometown. i also recall getting our groceries at Dales which later became Price Food. Came back and attended Valley College and graduated from East Los Angeles College in '71. East of downtown is known as East LA which is known for a fairly high crime rate. Fairfax, 3. Now things are a little different. The article stated that the Pacoima Chamber of Commerce was expected to oppose the recommendation, and that the chamber favored deepening of the existing commercial zones along Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard. I lived on O'Melveny and went to Haddon Ave. school, and Pacoima Jr. High in 7th grade. Adriana Guzman — Pacoima Hoodrat Loves Married Men. It is was someone can truly call a home. After I left the Navy, I bought a house on Goleta St, not too far from where I lived with my parents. The center has an auditorium, indoor gymnasium and basketball court. I spent some of the best years of my life in Pacoima Middle School! My family moved to Pacoima in 1946 when I was 7 yrs old. Unfortunately, not too many kids now that those same options. Pacoima is home to approximately 74,404 people and 13,440 jobs. Ed Meagher of the Los Angeles Times wrote in 1955 that the 110-block area on the north side of San Fernando Road in Pacoima consisted of what he described as a "smear of sagging, leaning shacks and backhouses framed by disintegrating fences and clutter of tin cans, old lumber, stripped automobiles, b… [45], The Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park, public swimming pool, and Recreation Center are located near the northern end of Pacoima. [17] By 1960, almost all of the 10,000 African Americans in the San Fernando Valley lived in Pacoima and Arleta as it became the center of African-American life in the Valley. General Motors closed its Van Nuys plant in 1992, causing the loss of 2,600 jobs. The children's librarian goes OVER and BEYOND to help and encourage these kids to read." My mother lived in Pacoima her whole life. And I am now a Paranormal Investigator. The council criticized the lack of parking spaces and storefronts that appeared in disrepair or vacant. It is bordered the Mission Hills community to the west, Arleta to the south, Sun Valley to the southeast, Lake View Terrace to the northeast, and by the city of San Fernando to the north. Get ready to deal with overwhelming gang problems, ridiculous amount of stray dogs, traffic, pollution, horrible public schools, the sound of police sirens wailing all the time, ugh!! i moved to pacoima in the 60's. [13] In 1771, nearby Mission San Fernando Rey was founded, with Native Americans creating gardens for the mission in the area. Pacoima is in Los Angeles County. Ghetto Pacoima Reports: in the lott - Duration: 3:40. Pacoima is not bad i rather be in pacoima then the west valley . Remember the cow farm on Laurel Cyn? Police sirens EVERY NIGHT! Watts etc. YES! Rd at Van Nuys Blvd. What does Pacoima mean? To illustrate, in 2012, we estimate Wonderful Days it is a shame things have changed so much. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) operates bus services in Pacoima. By November 4, 2020 Category: Uncategorized. into her property? Residents began holding weekly meetings with a gang that, according to Williams, "had long been a neighborhood scourge." is pacoima ghetto; There is absolutely no reason for a civilized human to be in this part of town unless he’s driving through trying to get to friendly territory in the South Bay. [21] A 12-year-old boy died from multiple injuries from the incident on February 2. on May 22, 1915. finally i love visiting my old block on Kelowna whenever i vacation there. Schools remained open on weekends and in evenings to offer recreational and tutoring programs. There were vegetable farms in front of our house and behind it with irrigation ditches and ponds. Pacoima has cleaned up a bit. They will never know childhood as we did. Residents circulated petitions to try to stop the establishment of liquor stores. [7], In 1994, according to Timothy Williams of the Los Angeles Times, there were few boarded-up storefronts along Pacoima's main commercial strip along Van Nuys Boulevard,[8] and no vacancies existed in Pacoima's main shopping center. Hollywood is not in the valley, but "Hollywood" is. Varrio Pacoima is a predominately Hispanic street gang in the Pacoima community of the San Fernando Valley in the City of Los Angeles. Because of the economy and the status the world is in, people tend to lose their minds and do crazy things out there. Streets are congested with cars from homes with 7 families living in a 3 bedroom house. [9], Pacoima Neighborhood City Hall - The Pacoima Neighborhood City Hall (NCH), located in Council District 7, was completed in 2011 at a cost of $19 million. With a quarter I could buy a hot dog and a coke and receive change. Pactown(Pacoima) is my home. I moved to Pacoima, because my parents were able to afford a descent home here. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. THE DIRTY ARMY: This ghetto tramp is 34 years old with 2 kids and likes to get involved with married men who have families with children involved. I was constantly on alert for an ambush by the Mexican kids that terrorized the white kids at S.F. Weird things about the name Pacoima: The name spelled backwards is Amiocap. I have heard it has changed for the worse. The San Fernando Valley, known locally as The Valley, is an urbanized valley in Los Angeles County, California.Located just north of the Los Angeles Basin, the valley incorporates part of the City of Los Angeles, as well as the incorporated cities of Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, Hidden Hills, and Calabasas.The valley is well known for its iconic movie studios such as Warner Bros. Ghetto Pacoima Reports: in the lott - Duration: 3:40. I knew everybody, back in the day and went to all the parties. Williams added that in Pacoima "holding a job is no guarantee against being poor." Eventually I found a job in Pacoima (Pinata Magica) off of Laurel Cyn and Osborne, which is now closed down. 20 reviews of Lovely Space "I just visited this store for the first time yesterday my sister told me about how great their clothes was and SURE enough they have by far the BEST clothes and latest styles. Although it was hard for me there I do want to say it was the best time of my life. Home > Hispanic Gangs > City of Los Angeles > San Fernando Valley > Pacoima > Pacoima, aka Pacas. N/S 858 ndz crip twixk , bustak, bugsk, shoestringsk, fakesk, cornflakesk, WS KND big tk Drama tha Lok F 18k nuta bloc, EUCALYPTUS N CORNUTA BLOCK!! Pacoima quickly became known as the only place people of color could purchase land in the San Fernando Valley and was on its way to becoming the most diverse town in the city of Los Angeles . I have a cousin that lives on 106 & Vermont. by Cheaters News July 23, 2020 1 0. Immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador settled in Pacoima. There is nothing like walking on the Hansen Dam trails on a clear Sunday morning and seing the sun come out behind the mountains on the west and the beautiful view of the Valley on the east! I now reside in Las vegas,Nv. They have been there longer than my parents. Made me Who i am so i love it especially those BBQ at Hanse Damm. I got my hair cut at Little Joe's S.F. I grew up in Pacoima, and anyone here who lives in The Valley, they know Pacoima is like the ghetto of the ghetto. i say never forget were you came from i am 35 years old lived i was born in guadalajara mexico i was raised in the 12700 van nuys apts on borden and i was only 5 years old i remember there was more black poeple than any other race my child hood was wonderfull living in apartments you have alot of poeple together on one place lots of kids everywere but united in our own way mexicans and blacks living together no one beleives that it can happen i whent to pacoima elem braoudus elem maclay jr high san fernando high and i love pacoima it has made me what i am today if i was rich and wealthy i would still go back to my hometown were i will always feel at home its not were you from its were you are going dont ever forget were you from people i miss my apts and the homies much love to the hood the block that is 818 in my vains. We have a new Neighborhood Watch Captain, Charles Nelson, who is very savvy on City Agencies and how to negotiate the best for Pacoima through networking with City and Neighborhood … 11 reviews of Pacoima Motors 2 "Very rude place lots of false advertising they will make you leave a down payment or a deposit for a car and not want to give you your money back if you dont qualify then they will try to sell you one of da cheap cars in there lot dont really recomend this place sounded good at first but there customer service is no good at all" In early 1955, the city began a $500,000 project to add 9 miles (14 km) of curbs, sidewalks, and streets. [1] Its name originates from the Fernandeño language and means "the entrance. Politically, Pacoima is represented by Tony Cárdenas in Congress, Bob Hertzberg in the State Senate, and Raul Bocanegra in the Assembly. 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