Friday, May 10, 2013

Recent News, Features, etc.

Thursday ends with sounds of thunder and a pink rainbow

Was it supposed to rain today? That was the question being asked early this evening as light showers and thunderstorms surprised many residents. The rain was also accompanied by a pink sunset and rainbow, captured above by Matt Hartman of Glassellland (aka Glassell Park). Paul Antico ... Read More »

Eastside Property: Small Atwater home meets with big demand

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The living room carpet is worn out. The  kitchen is beyond dated. And the house is small at less 700 square-feet. But on  Tuesday, at least 50 agents and their clients as well as curious neighbors had taken a peek inside the Atwater Village home in ... Read More »

The Mystery Machine makes its way to East L.A.

What is a reminder of Saturday morning TV doing parked on Oakford Drive in East L.A.?  East Los Angeles resident C.J. Salgado wants to know: Recently, my eyes did a double-take as I spotted what appeared to be a “Mystery Machine” in-the-making parked on a street ... Read More »

What’s New With Our Sponsors: Mother’s Day Gifts; Glassell Park Open House

Meowdy has a lot of cute new scarves and natural stone necklaces for your Mother’s Day gifts. Buy 3 or more and  get 15% off on any combination of jewelery,  including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings! Geoffrey & Lee Real Estate is hosting an open house ... Read More »

Tired of getting dumped on? Then it’s time for Bulky-Item Pick Up

The ever-present revolving supply of old couches, mattresses, and other assorted furnishings on the sidewalks and medians of Echo Park seems to be one thing that has stayed constant in a neighborhood proliferating with change. Over the years, Echo Park’s curbside discarded goods have offered inspiration ... Read More »

On The Agenda: Atwater council takes up new sewer line, “Yard of the Month” & Art Walk funding

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Tthe Atwater Village Neighborhood Council is set to approve funding tonight for a number of projects and host a couple discussions, according to the council’s website. Among the topics scheduled to be covered: A presentation about a new sewer line. Funding for the Nights on the ... Read More »

News & Notes From Atwater, East L.A, Elysian Valley And Highland Park

$5,000 reward offered to catch Highland Park dog thief. East L.A. bank shut down after suspicious package found. Eight property crimes in a week puts Atwater Village on Crime Alert. An online guide to the L.A. River Recreation Zone Today’s News & Notes links gathered from ... Read More »

$50,000 reward offered in Boyle Heights murder

Nearly a year has passed since Emmanuel Vargas was fatally wounded after the 29-year-old was shot several times near a Boyle Heights Street corner on a weekday afternoon.  With police unable to identify suspects or a motive for the crime,  the City Council on Tuesday approved ... Read More »

Sponsored Post: You’re invited to the unveiling of Dossier Capital’s newest remodel in Glassell Park!

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Geoffrey & Lee Real Estate is hosting an open house Saturday May 11, from 12 pm to 4 pm, at 1453 El Paso Drive in Glassell Park to view the extraordinary transformation of this urban home.  This stunning, multi-level property has been completely remodeled and includes ... Read More »

This Time It’s No Hoax: Whole Foods coming to Silver Lake

Whole Foods has agreed to move into the Glendale Boulevard shopping center now occupied by Ralphs. “At this time, we can confirm there is a commitment to occupy the 2520 Glendale Blvd location,” said company spokesman Andi Dowda in an email. “However, timing and other exciting ... Read More »

Eagle Rock’s “Good Will Hunting” house and Garvanza home declared historic monuments

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The City Council on Tuesday approved declaring the  Eagle Rock home where Ben Affleck and Matt Damon worked on the award-winning movie  “Good Will Hunting” a  historic-cultural monument.  Also granted landmark status was the Donnelly House, a Folk-Victorian home that was moved  to Garvanza from Chinatown ... Read More »

News & Notes From Glassell Park And Highland Park

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Whose behind the Glassellland sign? Steve Lopez has found out. Franklin High wins the online version of the National Decathlon. Today’s News & Notes links gathered from Daily News, L.A Now Save The Date Read More »

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