Jes One, USK founder & Venice graffiti pioneer, on the alley that built a crew, family roots, and choosing your path. West Los Stories oral history.

Barbara Carrasco, a world-renowned Chicana artist and activist from Culver City, CA, is celebrated for her cutting-edge murals that vividly explore cultural, feminist, and other social justice themes.

Lindsey Haley is a Chicana journalist, playwright, poet and lowrider. She moved to Venice in her adolescence and still lives on the West Side today. Lindsey was writing cover stories for Lowrider Magazine at its peak in the 80’s, and still expresses her culture through writing.

Richard shares some memories of Venice and the Westside from a #Chicano experience. From the days before the #90freeway to daily hood life, activities, understandings, and social challenges. He also touches on understandings about "gang" life, addiction, and police brutality.

Sergio Inzunza, a Culver City gardener with 26 years under his belt, offers reflection on West L.A.'s changes over the decades.

Angie Behrns, esteemed elder of the Gabrielino Tongva tribe,shares glimpses and experiences of early West LA through the vibrant lenses of both her Tongva and Mexican heritages