Mike-
Avoid the quadrant between the the 110, 91, 10, and 710 at dusk. You'll find Compton, Watts, and Athens in this area. The section north of the 105 isn't too rough a mile up but you sure dont want to grab fuel there at night. I would say 99% of the population in these areas are latino or african american. I wasn't gonna post but you work close enough to what i consider the worst spots in Metropolitain Los Angeles. I say this earnestly as an LA native and a manufac agent who drives 80-120miles around LA daily.
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