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Pacoima's Hidden Connection to Marilyn Monroe's Death
In 1962, ten years after a major African American migration blanketed Pacoima, a young 22-year-old San Fernando High graduate, Lionel Grandison, found himself working for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office as a deputy coroner’s aide.
Crystal Jackson
Dec 5, 20222 min read


Prudencio Gomez - One of Pacoima's Earliest Trailblazers
Prudencio Gomez was born in the country of Spain in 1900, and immigrated to the Pacoima area in 1916. He picked fruit for a living and...
Crystal Jackson
Dec 5, 20221 min read


Amazing Book Places Pacoima at Center of American History
Since our nation's birth, Pacoima has become a microcosm of America's social development and evolution. Now a comprehensive book about one of Los Angeles' oldest towns has released. "The Entrance: Pacoima's Story" by Crystal Jackson is a fascinating study of American history viewed through the evolution of this historic town. The highly anticipated book has captivated readers and critics alike with its powerful visual narrative documenting Pacoima's history. The book has re
Crystal Jackson
Dec 5, 20223 min read
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