Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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There’s A New Vons A-comin’: Reps outline plans for Eagle Rock store and shopping center

Expanded parking lots, more shops, additional landscaping with trees, outdoor plazas and an enhanced “premium” store were just some of new changes that representatives from Property Development Centers (PDC) presented to Eagle Rock residents about what they can expect from their Vons store on Figueroa Street ... Read More »

Councilman favors lane change on Colorado Boulevard

A community meeting tonight will measure public sentiment in Eagle Rock for adding bike lanes to Colorado Boulevard, a proposal that would mean cutting down the number of traffic lanes to two from three in each direction.  The proposal has won favor among cyclists as well ... Read More »

Sponsored Post: Eagle Rock modern cottage open this week; Easter Egg Hunt included!

This adorable “moddage” ( modern cottage ) at 4611 Ellenwood Drive sits on a charming residential Eagle Rock street, just a few blocks from several great restaurants and Occidental College. Originally a humble yet tiny 1920′s home, a large addition was built in 2009 to nearly ... Read More »

The Lions attract a pack of reggae and funk fans for a weeknight show

The Lions at Eagle Rock Center for the Arts/Nathan Solis By Nathan Solis Stones Throw Records hosted The Lions at the Eagle Rock Center for Arts on Tuesday night, drawing a large and lively crowd that was not put off by coming out for a weeknight ... Read More »

Goat Cheese and Crepes? Eagle Rock Farmers Market to get a tasty makeover

New tastes await at the Eagle Rock Certified Farmers Market. Photo by Katie Hughes By Brenda Rees Look for changes at the Eagle Rock Certified Farmers Market where the weekly fresh fruits and veggie selections will no longer be the only draw for locals on Friday ... Read More »

Snow Moon shines on a winter night

Photo by Matt Hartman The weather might be warming up but tonight’s full moon, known as a Snow Moon, is a reminder that winter will be around for a few more weeks. Matt Hartman  snapped the above photo from his snow-free home in Eagle Rock. Read More »

Restaurants under wraps

The former Larkin’s  restaurant in Eagle Rock (top photo) and Delilah Bakery (bottom) in Echo Park have been covered up in recent days by fumigation tents as both eateries prepare for new owners.  Little Beast, which will be serving up “‘progressive American comfort food,” is moving ... Read More »

Bulletin Board: Eagle Rock resident to serve on Latina History Day planning committee

Submitted by Sempra Utilities Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), a leading nonprofit statewide Latina leadership and advocacy organization, today announced that Denise Campos, a longtime resident of Eagle Rock and Highland Park, will serve on the planning committee for one of the largest Latina conferences ... Read More »

Eagle Rock “Good Will Hunting” home considered for historic landmark status

By Brenda Rees The home where Ben Affleck and Matt Damon penned the award-winning movie, “Good Will Hunting” has moved one step closer to becoming an historic cultural monument – but it’s for the architecture not its celebrity background. The Los Angeles Department of City Planning ... Read More »

Found: Skunked dog on Eagle Rock porch*

Submitted by C. Hansen This handsome young fellow was on our porch in Eagle Rock at about 3 am.  He’s about 5 months old, collar but no tags.  Recently skunked!  He was found on Vincent Ave north of Colorado. * Update: Owner has been found! Lost ... Read More »

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