90310 Day!

Since Wednesday was September 2, 2010 or better known as 90210, many people acknowledged memories of the show Beverly Hills 90210. Well, I never watched it. And the 90210 part of L.A.'s zip code I could take or leave. Doesn't hold much appeal for me. Especially since the residents of said zip code managed to drive a good friend of mine back to her home in the Midwest after just one year managing a store there. She loved California and hates cold weather, that's how bad the people were.

The following was 90310 and too my surprise that is a zip code in my beloved hometown of Inglewood, California! Holla! Yeah, I'm pretty sure no one says holla anymore. In honor of 90310 I have to celebrate the 'Wood. Which got me thinking: Do you grow up in Inglewood or do you survive it? A little of both, perhaps.

Inglewood City Hall or as I like to think of it Wonder Woman's headquarters from the 70s TV show
World Famous Randy's Donuts! Use to stop here in the mornings on the way to high school. Right behind it the fast food place formerly known as Quik N Split Burger. Known for its fabulous burgers. Also known for its constant infighting among the staff members working the counter. And who can forget when the "l" fell off of "Split" and was never replaced. Quik N Spit Burgers...may be the reason they're no longer in business there.
IPD! Not fair, my brother is IPD. He's a great cop, great person and has helped so many Inglewood kids avoid a life a crime to make something of themselves. You rarely hear that story though.
Crenshaw Boulevard, aka "The Shaw," and one of its many traffic cams. Why does Inglewood have more of these than any where else in L.A.? Hmmm....
Yet one of many churches that occupy a spot that, well, wasn't a church to begin with. I don't think this place has been a theater since I was a small kid.
Hollywood Park Racetrack & Casino, which isn't much of either these days... now that we've got a Red Lobster.
The long gone Century Drive Inn. Had many dangerous childhood adventures there. Thanks to Mom, we survived them.
The Fabulous Forum, legendary rock concert venue and host to many Lakers Championships. It's now a church as well. See what I mean?
Magic & Bird happened here, folks

How could I forget one of my favorite places in all of Inglewood. Brolly Hut = Love!