LOS ANGELES: the zine

LOS ANGELES is a zine anthology created in the throes of the Palisades and Eaton fires in L.A. County. Co-edited by L.A. poets Sofía Aguilar and Paula Macena, the collection features selected writing, photos, and artwork from 17 artists from or in proximity to L.A. There are cats watching the fires from the writer’s apartment window, memories of old L.A. loves, and ordinary L.A. sights pre-fires, such as the Metro buses on Van Nuys and the rollercoaster at Santa Monica Pier.

As Angelenos learn to re-navigate life, many now without homes, this zine not only documents a tumultuous time in L.A. history, but also serves as a testament to the power of community organizing, neighbors, and home.

All proceeds from the zine go towards Anti-Recidivism Coalition, which supports incarcerated fire crews through scholarships, training, certification, and job acquisition upon release, with the ultimate goal of ending mass incarceration across California.