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A young Angeleno reaches to contribute at an altar in the parking lot at El Mercadito.

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Jan. 11, 2017 6:59 PM PT

College student Erika Torres breaks for a meal at Birrieria Chalio restaurant.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez coaches and referees a sparring match at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Parents picking up their kids after school pass Rowan Avenue Elementary.

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)