Source: The Daily Economy
by Kevin Lavery
“On May 9, 1959, Aurora Vargas was forcibly carried out of her home by police officers. There was no clear justification for this; Vargas had broken no laws, and her family’s home was not under foreclosure. This clear violation of property rights is common in countries ruled by totalitarian dictatorships, but this scene occurred in Los Angeles, California. Aurora Vargas and her family were evicted from their home by LA County Sheriffs to clear the way for what would become Dodger Stadium. Although the Vargas family was given $17,500 as compensation, few would dare to say that this displacement was just.” (09/30/25)