The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council put on hold an idea to provide voters relief from unwanted political mailers after some members questioned the dubious legality of the measure and its potential for degrading the council’s credibility. In the wake of the huge amount of political mailers sent ... Read More »
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Planned Atwater “mega church” draws neighborhood opposition
After contentious discussion and multiple amendments, the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council on Thursday night sided with residents seeking more time to review a proposed 85,000-square-foot “mega-church” that would rise behind the Costco shopping center on Los Feliz Boulevard. The supermarket-sized church, athletic facility and sprawling parking ... Read More »
New bike lanes rolling into Atwater Village
City crews are in the process of restriping Glendale Boulevard in the heart of Atwater Village to make room for bike lanes in both directions. The lanes will be installed between Glenhurst Avenue to just north of Seneca Avenue near the Glendale city limit, said Nate ... Read More »
On The Agenda: Atwater proposal to curb political mailings
In the wake of the torrent of political mailers sent out during the recent municipal elections, the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council tonight is scheduled to review a resolution urging City Hall to offer residents the option of not receive political mailings, mirroring the National Do Not ... Read More »
Take A Break From Cold Cuts: Three veggie sandwiches that hit the spot
An Italian sub can be a glorious thing, but cold cuts aren’t for everyone. If you’re a vegetarian, or if you just prefer a meatless lunch now and again, finding a good veggie sandwich can be a task. Sometimes all you get is lettuce, tomato and ... Read More »
Eastside Property: Atwater stables rounding up potential buyers
In the far north end of Atwater Village, a few blocks but a world away from shopping madness at the Costco-Best Buy-Toys R Us shopping center, a cluster of stables near the L.A. River cater to the equestrian set. Now, a portion of one of these ... Read More »
Storefront Report: Former Atwater pot shop gives way to vintage apparel
A grand opening was held this weekend for Tela Fiera, a new Atwater Village vintage apparel and accessories store that has taken over a Glendale Boulevard storefront formerly occupied by a medical marijuana dispensary. Shop owner Vivian Fernandez and her husband had previously operated a vintage ... Read More »
Lost: Atwater cat named Poopty Peupty
Submitted by Dawn She is small and grey, a Tabby American Shorthair, with a poochy white furred belly, with symmetrical spots on her belly. She has a small kind of flat head. She is missing her collar. She is spayed. Her name is Poopty Peupty, and ... Read More »
Atwater Village car owners looking for a key suspect in vandalism case
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 »
Atwater school hosts a Spring Fling and Open House
Atwater Avenue Elementary is hosting an an Open House this Friday as part of its annual Spring Fling. Here are the details: Join us for our annual Spring Fling on Friday May 24 from 8.30am-10.30am. The kids have been merrily practicing their dance moves (the show ... Read More »