Skid Row is a notoriously impoverished and crime-ridden neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has become a symbol of the city’s struggle with homelessness, drug addiction, and poverty. The term “skid row” initially arose to describe the skidding sound made by logs being hauled down the streets of logging towns. However, it gained notoriety… Continue reading What is Skid Row: A Deep Dive Into a Troubled Area