L.A.’s nickname used to be Los Diablos because it was so violent
Back in the 1850s, Los Angeles wasn’t exactly the safest place to rest your head. It was just a tiny town of about 3,000-4,000 people, but it was filled with more than its share of criminals, killers, and low-lifes. Thanks to its reputation, Los Angeles was often called Los Diablos (The Devils) and by some…
