I had never heard that. East LA certainly had its attractions, including beautiful young Mexican women and great cheap food.
Back years ago, the President of Mexico traveled to England for a state visit....While there, he enjoyed a condiment that he thought was outstanding...he ordered 1000 cases of this condiment to be shipped to Mexico for his people....
On the way the ship carrying his precious cargo hit an iceburg and sank, taking his condiments to the bottom of the ocean....
The ship was the Titanic...
In sorrow, the President of Mexico declared a holiday for the people in rememberance...The condiment was mayonaise and the holiday is Sinko De Mayo...