The 1968 hit song "MacArthur Park," written by Jimmy Webb and originally recorded by Richard Harris and later covered by Donna Summer, was inspired by this location. But after moving to Iowa, he become the single parent of his two children. The Westlake area has also become notable for the sale of false identification cards, especially those allowing non-US citizens (principally from Mexico and other Central American countries) to work in the United States. She sang backup, Live from Willie Nelson 90 tribute: Keith Richards joins Willie at the Bowl. A person's body was discovered in the water Saturday at MacArthur Park, authorities said. on LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A woman allegedly armed with a gun was taken into custody Friday evening after a nearly three-hour long standoff with Los Angeles police, which included her swimming in MacArthur Park's lake. Theres been a few posts about this but I dont know if any relate to my situation. Citywide Aquatics. This month she invited Woods to display some of it publicly for the first time at her Kralj Space gallery at 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. In 2002, members of the 18th Street saw a member of another rival gang and beat the victim until he went into a critical condition. As of this fine Labor Day Weekend, Eastsider LA has detected a bathtub-like ring . Scan this QR code to download the app now. He is from Maryland. By 1900, seven other people had drowned themselves in the park, including a chambermaid, an LAPD patrolman, the sister of the British vice-consul, and a bartender at a German saloon. After the lake was drained in September, officials have found a variety of unexpected items including a parking enforcement boot, a pay phone and even two guns were found after water in the 13-acre lake receded. And that is a tragedy. Body Found in MacArthur Park Lake - NBC Los Angeles Some of the artists involved were: Robert Williams, Skill, John "Zender" Estrada, Hector "Hex" Rios, Geo, Exit, Trip, Hate Prime, Relic, Galo "MAKE" Canote, RickOne and others. It doesnt try to uplift the residents and business owners that call Westlake home. 1 for 4 weeks, The overwhelming, glorious quest of starring in a Stephen Sondheim revival, Tom Jones review: PBS Masterpieces latest period drama is laid-back and enjoyable, Jack Nicholson returns courtside to cheer beloved Lakers to playoff win. In 1991, the theater was converted into a swap meet. Source for information on Marburg an der Lahn: The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed . Then he began gluing the pieces together. It could well be that the only reason our once grand communities became gritty, crime infested places is because too many of us said Its not my problem..