News & Notes from Echo Park, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Mt. Washington & Silver Lake

Silver Lake gang member arrested for alleged attacks and extortion of a punk rock musician. LA Now

A Highland Park mural gets help from its rock music patron. LA Times

Christmas in July: Glassell Park neighborhood council considers grants for tree lighting event and winter festival. NELA List

Unappetizing news for fans of La Abeja in Mt. Washington and Spain Restaurant in Echo Park.

A sunflower grows in Silver Lake. [sic]