ByA local business in South Los Angeles is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the owner, a beloved member of the community, says this milestone is an American Dream come true.
"He's watched the neighborhood grow and evolve through the decades. So he's seen it through it all," said Lee's son, Fred Lee. "We had a lot of stores like a bicycle shop, a restaurant, a liquor store, an auto parts store, all those stores burned down. But my station, my neighbors they came over and talked to them and told them not to do anything to the James station," said Lee.
Lee has maintained a wonderful relationship with the community and has always made an effort to give back -- from helping customers to creating job opportunities for local residents.