What will we lose or gain when this openness is gone?
Preserving the history and unique character of Live Oak neighborhoods is important, not only to residents, but to visitors. One example of achieving this is by rebuilding and restoring the Roadhouse on E. Cliff Dr. to create a community center or other use.
In Live Oak, fire trucks are ready to go. In an emergency, I would rather call the fire department instead of the Sheriff. Fire is adequately staffed and around the corner. The Sheriff Department is known for their slow response time.
I love the colors in this shot. To me, they are evocative of the diversity of Live Oak. This picture was taken outside La Esperanza Market, right behind my house. I often shop there for chilies, cilantro, avocados, and other good cheap produce. I practice my Spanish with the people working there. It feels homey to walk down the street to this brightly colored market.
Here we collect food to provide food for people who plant, harvest and can these foods for us, because they do not earn enough to feed themselves and their families.
Between 17th Ave and Chanticleer Ave, there is one street light. Between Chanticleer and Brommer St, there are 7. Those 7 are located in the richer part of the neighborhood.