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[roosevelt]

Originally Posted by proteus

The presence of 'gangs' doesn't always paint an accurate picture of crime. For example the Carson ZIP code of 90746 covers roughly half of the city in 5 distinct neighborhoods. If you look here
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You'll find a lower crime rate than in Beverly Hills, Bixby Knolls and many other pricey neighborhoods. In fact, if you substitute the last 5 numbers of the URL w/ Laguna Beaches 92651 ZIP code, you'll find Carson's 90746 ZIP is as safe as the million-dollar Laguna Beach, in spite of being on the 'gang list'. Carson's safety isn't a product of millionaires... it's just safe.

Why does our society even tolerate gangs. We have incredible medical and technological advances but gang crime is everywhere; the government does not have the will to stop it. One gang, just one in Los Angeles has 20,000 members.

[Kriminalru]

Originally Posted by proteus

The presence of 'gangs' doesn't always paint an accurate picture of crime. For example the Carson ZIP code of 90746 covers roughly half of the city in 5 distinct neighborhoods. If you look here
Livingchoices.com: Real Estate - New Homes, Homes for Sale, Apartment Rentals
You'll find a lower crime rate than in Beverly Hills, Bixby Knolls and many other pricey neighborhoods. In fact, if you substitute the last 5 numbers of the URL w/ Laguna Beaches 92651 ZIP code, you'll find Carson's 90746 ZIP is as safe as the million-dollar Laguna Beach, in spite of being on the 'gang list'. Carson's safety isn't a product of millionaires... it's just safe.

You forgot quite a veiw gangs in Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. There is still ES Family Mob 13, ES Die Hard Piru, Calle Shalimar 13, Varrio Little Town. Theses are the 4 oldest, biggest and most violent gangs in that city. You have Forming Kaos 13 on your list and they are just a party crew still to this day. They steal stories from the real gangs in that area and try adopt them to make themselves appear more violent.

[Tangee T]

I'm going to be relocating to the San Fernando Valley area-Woodland Hills,and are all of these things true. I mean hear about it but everyone I know that has relocated to LA has enjoyed their time there?? (confused) all the way from Washington D.C.

[Kriminalru]

You have nothing to worry about they keep to themselves just know what to look for and don't be nosy. You should be fine.