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LAist goes dark, a trash pick-up program for the homeless, Selena Day in Los Angeles
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Nov 3, 2017
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LAist goes dark, a trash pick-up program for the homeless, Selena Day in Los Angeles

The aftermath of LAist's shutdown, the trash pick-up program that's creating an entry point to stable employment for the homeless, remembering Selena Quintanilla.

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 7: Fans of Selena and Latin music  wait at the "Selena Vive" tribute concert, April 7, 2005, Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas. Many of the stars of Latin music and television came to pay their respects and honor the memory of the pop star.  (Photo by Jana Birchum/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 7: Fans of Selena and Latin music wait at the "Selena Vive" tribute concert, April 7, 2005, Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas. Many of the stars of Latin music and television came to pay their respects and honor the memory of the pop star. (Photo by Jana Birchum/Getty Images)
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The aftermath of LAist's shutdown, a program that hires the homeless to pick up trash, remembering Selena Quintanilla.

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