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Hack4LA Looks To Help Local Communities, Government

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This Hackathon--sponsored by such companies as Google, Scopely, ESRI, Factual, LA Makerspace, AT&T and others--is being held in Boyle Heights on June 1st and 2nd. Coaches and mentors from companies like Topspin Media, Citysearch, Beachbody, Lootsie, Datapop, and Carbon also are involved.

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In SF, tech crumbled the American dream — LA can do better

TechCrunch LA

Anti-gentrification activists in Boyle Heights and downtown have succeeded in their efforts to close at least one art gallery. Detergent attacks during gallery openings, anti-gentrification graffiti and harassment via social media have put owners on edge. They’ve picketed businesses like Weird Wave Coffee.