From South Central to West L.A. and East L.A., from the city of Pomona to the city of Compton and Long Beach, there are Los Angeles hoods at almost every corner of L.A. County. The map below highlights some of the top hoods, sets, and gangs …

The Surenos, or Sur 13, led by the Mexican Mafia are the basis of the streets for the East Los Angeles ghetto and all the local East Los Angeles gangs activity within the communities.

The Barrio Maravilla (MV) also known as Maravilla "Chapters" or Maravilisos consist of several smaller individual Mexican-American street gangs who originated in Unincorporated East Los Angeles, California.

This is a list of notable criminal gangs in Los Angeles, California. The County and the City of Los Angeles has been nicknamed the "Gang Capital of America," with an estimated 450 active gangs with a combined membership of more than 45,000.

Nov 16, 1993 · Explore the dangerous and alluring world of gang life in Los Angeles. Delve into the story of the East Side, and uncover the story behind its gangs, their culture, and its impact on the city's future.

The 1st Street East Coast Crips are primarily an African-American street gang located in East Los Angeles, California. They originated as the 1st Street Neighborhood Crips in the early/ mid 1970s.

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Jan 13, 2021 · To reclaim power and space, East LA natives speak about the real Los Angeles they grew up in: East LA. Ariel Miranda sitting on top of a hill in El Sereno, East LA. Taken by Jerylee Perez.

Aug 26, 2024 · Los Angeles may be famous for its glitzy Hollywood allure and sun-kissed beaches, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of notorious street gangs that have shaped the city's history. The most infamous gangs in L.A. are as much a part of its identity as its iconic skyline, impacting everything from pop culture to public safety.

The East Side Trece are allies of the South Side 13 and the Varrio Aztltan, located in the Mid Wilshire area of Los Angeles. They considered all surrounding bloods as their rivals, due to their bitter rivalry with the Rollin 20s Outlaw Bloods and the Rollin 30s Bloods Stone Pirus .