Nonprofit organizations and city agencies that provide programs and services for Boyle Heights teens and pre-teens will come together for a Youth Opportunity Fair to take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 Read More »
ECHO PARK -- Two men are in police custody in relation to the shooting that left two injured in Echo Park on August 30. Read More »
BOYLE HEIGHTS -- Mole fries? Mole quesadillas? Mole nachos? These dishes may sound like the food of fiction, but they’re actually offered at a restaurant here in Boyle Heights. Read More »
Glassell Park was one of the standouts on the Eastside real estate scene in August, according to Redfin’s Monthly Real Estate Tracker. The median price of homes sold in August rose 16.9% compared to the same month last year to $752,500. That jump in the ... Read More »
ANGELENO HEIGHTS — Some people come to L.A. to look at old movie sets. But Josh Fruhlinger accidentally found himself living smack dab in the middle of one. Less than two years after moving here from the East Coast, Josh Fruhlinger landed in the section of ... Read More »
MORNING REPORT: Officials are investigating the video taken by a female Gold Line rider who says a man followed her on to an empty train and masturbated in front of her .... 7-Eleven is seeking city permission to sell beer and wine from a proposed new store in the 2200 block of San Fernando Road in Glassell Park. A public hearing is scheduled to be held on Oct. 4 Read More »
Prices on more than 40 homes, condos, apartments and other Eastside properties dropped during the past week. Here are some examples, followed by a breakdown by neighborhood: Eagle Rock: Price drops more than $14,000 for a 3-bedroom townhouse — with a 1,363-square-foot interior and wood floors ... Read More »
Take Your Pick: Architectural Treehouse in Hollywood Hills West ... Victorian Charm meets Modern Amenities in Garfield Heights .... Bright and Spacious Los Feliz Spanish Casa .... Charming Casita in Boyle Heights Read More »
MONTECITO HEIGHTS — His body was found last week hanging from a fence post near Avenue 43 and the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Police said that the victim, a 29-year-old Latino who lived in the area, had hung himself. But rumors about possible foul play have persisted, ... Read More »
When the L.A. Police Academy held a grand reopening of its Elysian Park campus this month, one section remained closed to the public – the retro-style Los Angeles Police Revolver & Athletic Club Cafe. Officials said the coffee shop, where cadets as well as the public once dined ... Read More »
SILVER LAKE — A new development of single-family homes and a separate, 120-unit apartment complex are now in the works for Riverside Drive on the far north end of Silver Lake, raising concern among some residents. Crews have already begun clearing several vacant lots for the ... Read More »
MORNING REPORT: The first steam locomotive to travel north of Union Station in more than 20 years is scheduled to pass through Atwater Village, Cypress Park, Glassell Park and Lincoln Heights tonight .... Cal State L.A. in El Sereno will host the only scheduled debate in the U.S. Senate race between California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez .... Echo Park resident Thien Ho has been appointed to serve on the city's Cultural Heritage Commission Read More »
MOUNT WASHINGTON — You probably know this but it’s really, really hot outside. But just how hot? Well, according to preliminary information from the weather station in Mount Washington, the temperature hit 106 degrees at 2 p.m. Update: No, the temperature did not go above 106. ... Read More »
ECHO PARK — Will Donald Trump be elected President? Forget about the polls and political pundits. When it comes to finding the answer, some Latinos are heading to botanicas across Los Angeles for some supernatural insights, says the L.A. Times. In Echo Park, for example, Yosmar, ... Read More »
There are big as well as small changes that might be coming to the DASH bus line serving your neighborhood. After consultants and residents weighed in, the L.A. Department of Transportation has in recent months unveiled proposed service and route changes as well entirely new lines ... Read More »
MORNING REPORT: Why are many Mexicans fascinated with Morrissey? Casa 101 theater in Boyle Heights explores the love affair with the English singer and songwriter in a festival named Teatro Moz .... Artist Shepard and wife Amanda Fairey hosted an outdoor screening of Idiocracy at an Echo Park baseball field as part of a voter education project Read More »
A true Atwater gem! c. 1928 character home nestled in the heart of the village. Enter through the welcoming patio and find yourself enamored by the dramatic volume ceilings and old world plasterwork. Read More »
SILVER LAKE — Sandy Driscoll is doing her part to save Monarch butterflies. Last year she planted Milkweed in her yard to create an attractive butterfly habitat. This week she provided an update and photo: ere is a male Monarch that I released this week. First one that ... Read More »
A selection of recent Instagram photos from Boyle Heights. Read More »
A recap of some of the past week’s scenes, sightings and stories from across the Eastside. Read More »
MORNING: Hospital test results say that students at Micheltorena Elementary in Silver Lake got sick after eating toxic mushrooms given to them at the community garden on campus .... Just a reminder: All northbound lanes of the 710 Freeway through East L.A. will be closed weekend evenings as part of a pavement replacement project Read More »
An exquisitely remodeled home, centrally located in the coveted Ivanhoe School District. Stylishly updated with character preserved, it is bright and spacious with an ideal layout. Read More »
Bye-bye Barbarella - Maré is moving in, Eater LA reports. The dinner spot is taking over the space that Barbarella occupied for several years in Silver Lake, but on a much grander scale. Apparently, Barbarella and its side barbecue spot Charcoal went belly-up a few weeks ago. Read More »
The Mt. Washington Made craft fair features neighborhood artists and designers selling jewelry, ceramics, housewares, art and clothing. Poet/author/activist Luis Rodriguez gives a talk and reads his poetry in Silver Lake. Gabba Gallery in Rampart Village presents solo exhibitions by Max Neutra, Liseth Amaya, Peter Greco, ... Read More »
Come on out and join The Rental Girl for our weekly Saturday Rent Crawl. Tour all our available rentals on the Eastside! For full schedule, details, photos and information, go to The Rental Girl Saturday Rent Crawl. Read More »
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