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“It’s always jarring to come to the river — the concrete and then nonnative plants and everything is so manicured,” says Lassos, 24.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

She became interested in the land transfer after a chance meeting in 2017 with Tongva leader Jerry Lassos, who told her of the land’s significance to his community.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Sitting with Lassos at a stone fire ring on the property, Kimberly and Samantha Johnson described how they were able to build a connection to their heritage through elders of the community, such as Drake.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2022

But here, I suspect that the birthday boy’s parents, having initially invited girls, may have heard from a small chorus of parents that their daughters are not interested in Batmobiles or Golden Lassos.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2013

Lassos twirled, cowboys strummed guitars, and a twelve-year-old girl lighted the candle.

From Time Magazine Archive