The college district denies it has done anything wrong and insists it hopes to eventually turn the former bakery into a college campus. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Even though it has not become a real college campus, locals will come to appreciate what the college district has done for the area “once the community understands we’re here,” said Richard Arvizu, director of the Van de Kamp’s facility. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Broken glass from the original bakery windows has been made into mosaic walkway in front of the newly renovated site. The lawsuit alleges that officials misused voter-approved bond money by pulling a bait-and-switch on those who had anticipated having a community college in their Northeast L.A. neighborhood. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
The site was designated a L.A. cultural landmark in 1992. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
A construction worker carries a ladder to put finishes touches to the Van de Kamp’s Bakery, which was built in 1930. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
