Yancey Quinones stands in the pedestrian tunnel under North Figueroa Street, his arms stretched out, his voice echoing off the walls. For years the Cypress Park tunnel had been closed to the public, but now, thanks to Quinones, it’ll soon be reopened this Saturday night – ... Read More »
An Angeleno Heights resident named Rene wants to alert his neighbors about an attempted break in into this home on May 7 that was recorded by surveillance cameras. The video clip above shows a man trying to open windows of the home on Bellevue Avenue near ... Read More »
Councilman and mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti today announced that Echo Park Lake will reopen to the public on June 15 after a nearly two-year-long, $85 million clean up and renovation. Garcetti, who will face off against Wendy Greuel in the May 21 election, made the announcement ... Read More »
L.A. County District Attorney investigating claims of voter fraud in Council District 13 race Federal Office of Civil Rights investigating alleged mishandling of sexual assault reports at Occidental College. Falling enrollment prompts Highland Park school to close doors after 72 years. Echo Park bank changing hands. ... Read More »
The joggers and walkers who circle the Silver Lake reservoirs were advised to unplug their iPods and headphones after two runners were recently robbed of portable electronics. The separate robberies have taken place since April 28 in the evening as at least three or four suspects ... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$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 »
