Excerpt from California View
Most Los Angeles residents recommend against wearing red in and around the city and its suburbs. The colour is widely associated with the Bloods gang, which is responsible for violence, drug dealing, and other major crimes along the west coast.
Although some red clothing shouldn’t make you a target, it’s not a good idea in L.A. This is especially true for tourists who may inadvertently walk into the “wrong u”. That said, the prevalence of gang colours isn’t as strong as it once was. It’s not as common to hear of mistaken identity attacks due to clothing colour.
However, if you want to be on the safe side, it’s best to avoid wearing all red or blue. It’s also a good idea to refrain from wearing eye-catching accessories in these colours, like bandanas, hats, or shoes.
As a rule of thumb, research the area ahead of your trip and identify the notoriously unsafe zones.
If I wore Red in California would I be “Got rid of”
