Saturday, May 25, 2013
Happening Today:

Northeast L.A. stories, photos and more

Viewpoints: In defense of new Northeast L.A. bike lanes

Josef Bray-Ali, a cycling advocate and owner of the Flying Pigeon L.A. bike shop in Highland Park, submitted this open letter to Councilman Ed Reyes Councilman Reyes, I am writing to you after reading a report in the Highland Park-Mt. Washington Patch regarding the recent Historic ... Read More »

The connection between Northeast L.A. crime and real estate

In announcing his upcoming departure from the Northeast Division on Monday night, Capt. William Murphy, who is being promoted  to commander,  referred to the  Northeast L.A. housing market as a beneficiary of reduced crime during his watch, according to Patch. The story about Murphy’s departure said: He ... Read More »

We’ve Got Issues: Closing the 710 Freeway gap

710

What do First District City Council candidates think about extending the 710 Freeway to close a gap between El Sereno and Pasadena that has jammed traffic on  surface streets? The most recent ideas – including a tunnel and busway now under consideration would not necessarily have ... Read More »

New Northeast L.A. bike lanes will leave motorists seeing red

A proposal to make room for bike lanes on Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock and Figueroa Street in Highland Park and Cypress Park will encourage  bike riding and bike safety but will also lead to more delays and congestion for anyone riding in a car, truck ... Read More »

House hunting in Eagle Rock, Glassell Park or Highland Park? It’s not going to get any easier

Photo from Redfin.com Whether it’s investors looking for a bungalow to flip or young couples searching for low-priced alternatives to Echo Park and Silver Lake,  buyers know house hunting is tough in Northeast L.A. And  it looks like the competition will only get more fierce this ... Read More »

News & Notes From Boyle Heights, Eagle Rock & Northeast L.A.

Downtown View From Dog Hill, Elysian Park | Photo by Merrick Morton  LAPD tops 10,000 cops after department absorbs city parks and facilities officers. L.A. Times Boyle Heights teacher who had sex with students sentenced to five years probation. EGP News Cyclists petition for Figueroa bike ... Read More »

News & Notes From Highland Park, Northeast L.A. and Silver Lake

Women’s Twentieth Century Club, Eagle Rock | Photo by Martha Benedict Pasadena threatens to oppose 710 Freeway tunnel. L.A. Now It’s Silver Lake vs. Westwood in Round 1 of Los Angeles Neighborhood of the Year tournament. Curbed L.A. Signs of progress at a Highland Park area ... Read More »

Bulletin Board: Donations needed for Cold Weather Clothing Drive

Recycled Resources, a 501 (c) (3) public charity, is holding a cold weather clothing drive for the homeless on Sunday December 16 from 12PM – 4PM. Drop-off Location: Eagle Rock City Hall 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles 90041. All donations are tax deductible and go directly ... Read More »

News & Notes from Boyle Heights, Highland Park & Northeast L.A.

Poodle Topiary At Night, Dodger Stadium | Photo by Susan C. Weber/Flickr Singer Jenni Rivera remembered with her music video filmed in Boyle Heights. Boyle Heights/Facebook Former police officer files $500,000 suit against city after being rear-ended by Councilman Huizar in Boyle Heights collision. L.A. Times ... Read More »

News & Notes From Boyle Heights, Echo Park & Northeast L.A.

Victorian Blooms, Angeleno Heights | Photo by Wil Aguinaga/Flickr Police ask for help finding a 17-year-old Echo Park area runaway.  Missing Kids Is Boyle Heights still a “food desert” after fourth supermarket opens? Boyle Heights Beat Northeast L.A. Film Festival plans big for the future.  Patch Read More »

Scroll To Top