A Silver Lake resident named Chris advised his neighbors on Shadwowlawn Avenue near West Silver Lake Drive to be on lookout for a motorcyclist who early this morning managed to get inside his Lexus parked on the street. The motorcyclist fled the scene after one of Chris’ neighbors who saw the crime taking place shouted at the suspect before anything ... Read More »
The Avenel Cooperative, built in Silver Lake in 1947, was architect Gregory Ain’s modernist interpretation of the classic bungalow court, with 10 identical, attached home featuring open floor plans and walls of glass. The homes in the complex have retained their midcentury style and, in some cases, original features, but they are relatively small by modern standards at less than ... Read More »
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The LAPD will hold a community meeting on Thursday night, Sept. 13, at the Northeast Division station in Glassell Park to discuss recent allegations of excessive use of force by officers. “In light of recent events that have captured the attention of the media and have caused community concern, The Chief of Police , through his Central Bureau command has ... Read More »
Matt Hartman of Eagle Rock has noticed a foul odor this morning outside his home. Apparently he is not alone. L.A. Now reports that hundreds of people have called the Los Angeles Fire Department to complain about a rotten egg or sulfur like odor this morning. “It smells like the stink cloud that’s moving thru L.A. has reached Eagle Rock,” ... Read More »
Some may challenge the sales listing describing this nearly century-old Angeleno Heights duplex as being built in the Craftsman style. But the Redfin real estate listing is certainly dead on when it calls the building a “fixer.” The nearly 2,000-square foot duplex at 917 East Edgeware Road has an imposing presence as it looms above the street with two-story ... Read More »
As Souplantation prepares to open its new Atwater Village restaurant and salad bar next week, the San Diego-based chain seemed undecided about where its newest outlet was located. On the company Facebook page, Souplantation asked: Hey Los Angeles we need your help. We are opening our NEWEST location on Monday, September 17 and we need to know what area you ... Read More »
The final section of the Tesla Avenue Path, an approximately 500 foot-long concrete sidewalk on the north end of the Ivanhoe Reservoir, was poured into place during the past week. But the missing link in the pathway that circles the Ivanhoe and Silver Lake reservoirs is still not officially open to the public, with signs and orange traffic cones marking ... Read More »
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