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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2025
Displaced Los Angeles Demands Justice, Reparations, and Recognition for the Three Destroyed Communities of Palo Verde, La Loma, and Bishop
LOS ANGELES, CA — Displaced Los Angeles, an organization made up of former residents and living descendants of the communities of Palo Verde, La Loma, and Bishop—areas wrongfully referred to today as “Chavez Ravine”—is calling for justice and reparations decades after the violent evictions that began in 1959. The group continues to lead the movement to repair the historical harm caused by the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and other public agencies involved in the destruction and displacement of these historically Mexican and Indigenous neighborhoods.
“Our fight did not end in 1959. It continues today. We are the living memory of these communities, and we are demanding a future built on truth and justice,” said Vincent Chente Montalvo, founder of Displaced Los Angeles."
Displaced Los Angeles is not only committed to achieving reparations for these three razed communities, but also to educating the public about the long history of displacement in Los Angeles and California—from the forced removal of the Kizh Nation, the original caretakers of the Los Angeles basin, to the ongoing displacement of communities of color today.
Montalvo, a descendant of the original residents, authored the first reparations bill in California that included both First Nations and renters, who are often excluded from these discussions. Though his proposal was later adapted into Assembly Bill 1950—the Chavez Ravine Accountability Act—Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed it in 2023. Displaced Los Angeles opposed the final version of the bill, but recognized it as a critical step toward public acknowledgment of the injustices.
Displaced Los Angeles Demands:
1. Land Back to the Kizh Nation
We call for official recognition of the Kizh Nation as the first lineal descendants of the Los Angeles basin and demand the return of the land on which our communities once stood.
2. Reparations for All Families
We demand reparations for both homeowners and renters who lived in Palo Verde, La Loma, and Bishop. Community was the soul of these neighborhoods—and that community must be honored. We urge state leaders to use the reparations bill authored by Vincent Montalvo as the foundation for any future legislation.
3. Public Apologies
We demand public apologies from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the City of Los Angeles, and all agencies involved in the forced evictions and erasure of our neighborhoods.
4. Monument in the Ravine
We have created renderings for a proposed monument to honor our communities. We call on the city to dedicate land within the ravine for its construction.
5. Three Community Centers
We demand the establishment of three community centers—named Palo Verde, La Loma, and Bishop—to be entrusted to Displaced Los Angeles in perpetuity. These centers will be hubs for historical preservation, community dialogue, and public services. We also request annual funding for their construction and operation.
6. A Formal Meeting with the Dodgers, City, County & Agencies
We demand that the Los Angeles Dodgers, the City of Los Angeles, and relevant government agencies contact Displaced Los Angeles to schedule a meeting to review and negotiate the demands of the three communities. Mr. Montalvo has already engaged several elected officials and is prepared to meet with all decision-makers to seek closure and move forward in unity.
“Community was the heartbeat of our neighborhoods,” said Montalvo. “We are not just fighting for buildings or names—we are fighting to restore the spirit of connection and belonging that was stolen from us.”
Displaced Los Angeles thanks all supporters—online and on the ground—who continue to uplift this cause. We have come far, but the journey is not over. We invite all allies, artists, historians, and advocates to join us in building a future rooted in truth and accountability.
Join the Movement for Justice and Reparations.
Contact:
Vincent Montalvo
Founder, Displaced Los Angeles
Co-founder, Buried Under the Blue
