The life of an artist is difficult. The art scene is fickle. Rafael Serrano of Highland Park knows that first hand. “I should be much further ahead in my career today. If only I didn’t drift away for those twelve years,” artist Rafael Serrano says inside ... Read More »
After a neighbor’s car was keyed six months ago, an Atwater Village couple living on Edenhurst Drive north of Los Feliz Boulevard installed a surveillance camera to help protect on their property. That camera may did not prevent a crime but it did capture images of ... Read More »
This weekend, the L.A. River will no longer be something to contemplate from only the shorelines, bike paths and freeway bridges. In an experiment that could change Angeleno’s perception of the river, The L.A. River Pilot Recreation Zone officially kicks off on Memorial Day, Monday May ... Read More »
Rush-hour traffic on Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles was a bit snarled late Thursday afternoon when a water line under the sidewalk apparently burst, filling the street with water. CHP had to redirect traffic at one point around the water line break in the 6100 ... Read More »
Silver Lake church-to-hotel development removes roof top bar from plans. Taste of Boyle Heights features street vendor cuisine. Eastside holds Memorial Day ceremonies. Bloggers don’t live on comments alone! Support the Eastsider today with a Reader Sponsorship. Today’s links gathered from Curbed L.A. and EGP News Read More »
By Valentina Silva Summer barbecues are traditionally meaty affairs, but there’s always room for a veggie burger. And I don’t mean a Boca Burger. I’m talking a homemade one that’s hearty, delicious and made with, you know, actual vegetables. I asked Eagle Rock’s Four Cafe owner ... Read More »
Located in midst of residential neighborhoods, the cramped but convenient corner grocery stores and tienditas of Highland Park serve as a handy places to pick up everything from meat and groceries to beer and Lotto tickets. Now, three of these neighborhood storefronts are up for sale ... Read More »
Open House Sunday May 26 from 2 pm – 5 pm: A fabulous re-invention from boring stucco box to contemporary show place in Highland Park. Big open spaces with amazing flow from living room, kitchen, a real Family Room and out to multiple decks, yard & ... Read More »
A man and woman suspected of assaulting and robbing a cyclist riding on the L.A. River path in Elysian Valley last week have been arrested. Capt. Jeffrey Bert with the Northeast Division today confirmed that the two persons, who are members of the Frogtown gang, were ... Read More »
Voters approve limits on pot shops but enforcement remains unclear. Hit-and-run reported in Eagle Rock. Images of Silver Lake’s old Fletcher Viaduct. Small business expo in Boyle Heights to focus on business growth. Atwater school to host Spring Fling and Open House. Today’s News & Notes ... Read More »
The concrete playing courts at an Echo Park social service center were jammed this afternoon, not with basketball players but with politicians, reporters and a crowd of onlookers ready to hear newly elected mayor Eric Garcetti hold an outdoor news conference. Garcetti, who lived for a ... Read More »
There were billboards, paid “volunteer” precinct walkers, robo calls, catered meals and mailers. And more mailers. All these things added up and made for costly campaigns to elect new representatives for Council District 1 (Cypress Park, Highland Park, Lincoln Heights and Mt Washington) and Council District ... Read More »
