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Metal Art Classes Coming Up at Molten Metal Works
Learn to weld and make sculpture or furniture nearby at LA’s community metal shop, Molten Metal Works. Come learn the basics of welding in our ... Read More »
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School board approves $11 million to repair iconic Marshall High buildings
LOS FELIZ — The L.A. school board has approved spending $11 million to complete repairs to the Gothic-style main building and tower at Marshall High ... Read More »
Homeowner Bootcamp- DIY Repair Class
Gotta get handy real quick? Come learn the basics of repairs that you’ll need to know when you’re owning a house (or needing to make ... Read More »
Did L.A. Unified miss signs of sexual abuse at a Highland Park high school?
HIGHLAND PARK — It’s been a year since volunteer football coach Jaime Jimenez was arrested for allegedly molesting students for more than a decade at Franklin ... Read More »
Want to learn the piano? Find the right instructor in the Eastside Guide
The Eastside Guide’s Business & Services Directory is designed to help Eastsiders find the services they need while supporting small businesses and neighborhood entrepreneurs. The ... Read More »
Highland Park decathlon team moves on despite devastating mix-up
HIGHLAND PARK — There was much to celebrate after Franklin High School students emerged from the California Academic Decathlon competition in March with second place, qualifying the ... Read More »
Sign Up Now for Glendale Bears Youth Football & Cheer
Glendale Bears Youth Football & Cheer Sign-Ups Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academies 2050 N. San Fernando Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90065 Sunday May 22 & June ... Read More »
Eagle Rock Elementary PTA’s 1st Annual Community Luau
Submitted by Eagle Rock Elementary PTA Hello Eagle Rock Families and Friends! Please join us for Eagle Rock Elementary PTA’s 1st Annual Community Luau this ... Read More »
Monte Vista 5th graders win Film Award
Submitted by Monte Vista Street Elementary School PK, 2-6 Ms. Amodeo’s 5th grade class won “Most Creative Film” at the Latin American Cinemateca of Los ... Read More »
Micheltorena Elementary holds Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival & “Best Salsa in Silverlake!” Tasting & Competition
Submitted by Micheltorena Elementary School CALLING ALL AMATEUR CHEFS! Micheltorena Elementary School is hosting a fun, mouth-watering Cinco de Mayo Festival that is open to everyone! ... Read More »
Eagle Rock charter school expanding into Glassell Park’s Education Corridor
GLASSELL PARK — The education corridor along San Fernando Road may be welcoming another school. Renaissance Arts Academy plans to start a second campus, this time in the 2500 block of N. San Fernando Road in Glassell Park, about six miles from their current location in Eagle Rock. Read More »
Highland Park celebrates Franklin High’s centennial
HIGHLAND PARK — The 100th anniversary of Franklin High School is being celebrated today with a parade down Avenue 54, tours, book fair, music, birthday ... Read More »
Cal State L.A. students face challenges and change as school prepares for semester system
EL SERENO -- Cal State L.A. students are facing a dramatic switch from the quarter system to a semester system starting in the fall. The school is working with its approximately 20,000 students and faculty to make sure it's a smooth transition. But the change has generated anxiety as well as opposition among some students and teachers who claim it will only cause confusion and delay graduation in some cases. Read More »
Learn Wood Slab Preparation and the Butterfly Joint
Working with slabs is a fun challenge in the woodshop and leads to beautiful results. Offerman Woodshop member Josh Salsbury is king of the slab table and will teach students everything they need to know to get from a rough slab to a fine finished piece Read More »