The murky waters of Echo Park Lake have been found to contain everything from copper and lead to ammonia and toxic PCBs (not to mention the countless rusted remains of abandoned shopping carts). Many residents have been looking forward to an $84 million effort to clean ... Read More »

tougher anti-graffiti ordinances and penalties being adopted in the County.” The coating, which does not prevent graffiti but makes it easier to clean off, was one of several features intended to thwart vandals. The murals and vines covering the cinder block walls surrounding the station lot ... Read More »

Victims identified in head-on accident in Highland Park. LA Now Fish out of water: Fly fishing on the LA River with two guys from OC. Urban Fly Ventures Boyle Heights gunshot victim dies eight years after gang-related attack. LA Times Appetizers and astrology featured at tonight’s ... Read More »