31 March 2021
Memorials throughout Los Angeles keep Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memory alive one year after their tragic passing
by Joanna Matos
LW contributor
I cried for two days on the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers’ shooting guard Kobe Bryant.I admired Kobe’s “Mamba” attitude and way of life. I am a big fan, and I miss him.
When it was announced that the public could have directions to the 50 murals of Kobe and his daughter Gianna by going to kobebryantmurals.com, I knew
Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales is a SB Farmers Market staple
by Ellen Brannigan
LW contributor
Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales is one of the most popular tables at the Seal Beach Farmers Market on Tuesdays. Jose Carranza brings his Champion Gourmet Tamales from Pacoima each week. Carranza’s tamales have distinctive flavors that are made from fresh ingredients and corn husks. He carries shredded beef in red sauce, pork in green sauce, chicken, Monterey cheese
Learn about LW’s transportation services
SUNSHINE CLUB
GRF Fleet and Transportation Manager Grant Winford is the Sunshine Club’s guest speaker at its Zoom meeting on Friday, April 2, at 10 a.m. He will speak about transportation options available to LWers including the Minibus, Access service and local transportation. He will also cover how COVID-19 impacted transportation services.
To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8498
Spice a dish up with chong gak kimchi
Anna Derby planted the popular Korean vegetable YulMu in late fall so it would be ready to harvest in March. (See more information about the process of planting and harvesting YulMu in the March 11 issue of LW Weekly.) Derby received many inquiries about what meals could be made using YulMu and she recomends Chong Gak Kimchi.
After washing the YulMu, salt the vegetable for 6-8 hours before draining




