Community: Efforts of Residents, Workers for a Safe, Productive Area

I wish to commend the Los Angeles Times Westside Section for the positive coverage of the efforts of Venice/Oakwood residents and workers to re-create a safe and productive neighborhood (“Making A Difference,” March 2). So much attention is given to what does not work, what is wrong, that it is a pleasure to hear about what is good. Your coverage of Broadway Elementary School, of the Venice Arts Mecca and most recently Brad Carson, and all the uplifting work happening in a community that has been much maligned, gives us all hope for the future.

LENORE RITKES

Marina del Rey