Echo Park Weekly

In this issue: The Dodger Stadium COVID testing site will morph into a vaccination center. A mini Target is coming to Temple Street. And a homeless man died at the Echo Park Community Center.

In this issue: The Dodger Stadium COVID testing site will morph into a vaccination center. A mini Target is coming to Temple Street. And a homeless man died at the Echo Park Community Center.

In this issue: The effort to declare Taix a historic landmark took a big step forward. Armed robbers hit stores in Echo Park and Historic Filipinotown on the same day. And the neigborhood's two banks temporarily suspended service.

In this issue: The effort to declare Taix a historic landmark took a big step forward. Armed robbers hit stores in Echo Park and Historic Filipinotown on the same day. And the neigborhood's two banks temporarily suspended service.

In this issue: We have the latest on restaurants closures and reopening as the pandemic rages on. There's a proposal to create bus-only lanes on Alvarado during peak morning and evening travel times. And take a virtual tour of Echo Park's neon signage.

In this issue: The neighborhood council president calls it quits -- the latest in a series of resignations. A corner near Echo Park Lake has taken a violent turn. And Stories Books & Cafe is seeking to raise $150,000 to get through the pandemic.

In this issue: Opponents against COVID-19 restrictions protested outside the home of public health director Barbara Ferrer. One shop owner worries what the latest restrictions will do to his business. And not everyone is a fan of the proposed Dodger gondola.

In this issue: Dodger Stadium's neighbors learn to live with COVID testing traffic. Transgender activists hold a street rally and concert. And Lowriders return to Sunset.

In this issue: Angelus Temple is holding indoor religious services despite health department orders. A bike shop owner deals with sickness and sales during the pandemic. And a peek into the Tom of Finland House. 

In this issue: In this issue: Echo Park celebrates a Biden victory. An Echo Park church struggles through the pandemic. And we have some real estate news for fans of LA Confidential.

In this issue: We've got more details about a 176-unit apartment project proposed for Sunset. City officials met to talk about the homeless at Echo Park Lake. And take a look at tiny Taix.

In this issue: The neighborhood went wild over the Dodger's World Series victory. A 176-unit apartment complex is headed to Sunset. And 50+ new ways to dispense your toilet paper.

In this issue: New owners are taking over the neighborhood's gourmet grocery. A homeless performance artist is nurturing a community garden at the lake. And what's a fox doing up in a tree?

In this issue: We have video of man setting a car on fire on Bellevue. New housing projects are in the works for Alvarado Street and Glendale Boulevard. And is EP ready for a scramble crosswalk?

In this issue: A third person has died at the Echo Park Lake homeless encampment. A former movie house turned restaurant has changed hands. And the future is unclear for Vanilla Black.

In this issue: A developer has a new design for the Taix replacement project. A wine bar is in the works for the former Par Paint space on Temple. And we've got a recap of the virtual EP Rising.

In this issue: Taix restaurant has been nominated a historic landmark. A 1920s movie house awaits a new role. And a TV commercial takes a roll down Baxter Street.

In this issue: L.A. Unified honors an Elysian Heights school teacher. A former manager allegedly stole weapons from the police academy gun shop. And, EP Rising releases its virtual lineup.

In this issue: A man was sentenced to four years in state prison in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Sunset. Filmmaker Miranda July can't give up her old Echo Park apartment. And, a vestige of the plague -- the wine window -- is now open on Echo Park Avenue.

In this issue: There's an Echo Park cookbook in the works, and your recipe could be included. A new video features the work of neighborhood musicians. And we have a batch of restaurant and bar news to tell you about.

In this issue: Details emerge of the 18-year-old who died at the lake. A comedian and friends are busy making  hygiene kits for the homeless. And a new restaurant puts an emphasis on comfort food and drink.

In this issue: The neighborhood suffered a trio of power outages during our heat wave. A bungalow court is closer to becoming a historic landmark. And you'll be able to cast your vote at Dodger Stadium this November. 

In this issue: An 18-year-old woman is the second homeless person to die at the lake this summer. Echo Park Rising will take place on the web this year. And there's a new coronavirus testing center opening in the neighborhood.

In this issue: Fans will have to wait before they see Dodger Stadium's $100 million renovation. City staff turn thumbs down on declaring a bungalow court a historic landmark. And a death at Echo Park Lake exemplifies the risks of being homeless. 

In this issue: The homeless encampment at the lake just keeps growing. Neighborhood Dodger fans reflect on a fanless season opener. And stunt drivers took over an Echo Park intersection. 

In this issue: A second neighborhood member of the neighborhood council has stepped down this month. A developer wants to demo a 1906 bungalow for new condos. And the Dodgers are once again playing at Chavez Ravine -- but with no fans or spitting allowed.

In this issue: A controversy over a noose hit the neighborhood council. Shia LaBeouf gets a huge tattoo in Echo Park. And the neighborhood's bars and restaurants are heading outdoors to survive.

In this issue: The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium has been canceled. Job losses are adding up in Echo Park. And dining in a greenhouse

In this issue: Plans to redevelop the Taix restaurant property received a chilly reception during a community meeting. A TV actor bought a $1.2 million Angelino Heights Victorian after breaking up with his wife. And the House of Spirits sign will be looking for a new home.

In this issue: A man was killed in a Friday night shooting. A Thai massage spa might be replaced by a big apartment building. And actress/model Emily Ratajkowski goes blonde.

In this issue: A demonstration at Echo Park Lake turned into a march on Councilman O'Farrell's office. Someone paid a record-high $2.735 million for a neighborhood home. And an art gallery holds a Trump art show and protest.

In this issue: Plans to build condos next to the Laveta Stairs has triggered opposition. Customers line up to show support for black-owned VanillaBlack. And filmmaker Miranda July puts her coronavirus test on film.

In this issue: Protests, boarded up windows and other signs of civil unrest. A restaurant and its workers struggle to survive. And MLK recordings lift spirits in Elysian Heights. 

In this issue: Mike Taix explains why his restaurant is not historic. The county's largest testing site opens at Dodger Stadium -- with a traffic jam to match. And another new apartment building is in the works.

In this issue: Is anyone happy about the plan for Taix 2.0? The renovation of Barlow Hospital is getting started. And more businesses emerge from hibernation.

In this issue: Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell's Echo Park office is vandalized. A member of the Echo Park Lake homeless encampment is arrested at the Ritz-Carlton. And an Angelino Heights ultramarathoner captures images of running during a pandemic.

In this issue: There's now only one way to walk around Echo Park Lake. Time may be running out for Stories Books. And will your next concert be in the Vons parking lot?

In this issue: A "micro-unit" apartment building is in the works for Alvarado.  "Midlife Quarantine" is the name of a new neighborhood podcast. And we've got the cutest owl photos to show you. 

In this issue: The summer will come and go without the Lotus Festival. Actress and director Diane Rodriguez has died. And Lady Byrd Cafe has landed in Elysian Heights.

In this issue: The summer will come and go without the Lotus Festival. Actress and director Diane Rodriguez has died. And Lady Byrd Cafe has landed in Elysian Heights.

In this issue: The trails of Elysian Park have been closed but the farmer's market will remain open. A photographer focuses on images of the pandemic. And a neighborhood barber forced to close over the outbreak provides tips on how to give yourself a haircut.

In this issue: The trails of Elysian Park have been closed but the farmer's market will remain open. A photographer focuses on images of the pandemic. And a neighborhood barber forced to close over the outbreak provides tips on how to give yourself a haircut.

In this issue: Coronavirus cases have been reported in the neighborhood. A drive-thru COVID-19 testing center opens. And what's a Dodger fan to do without opening day.

In this issue: Coronavirus fears grip the neighborhood -- and businesses are first to suffer. Dodger season may not start til summer. And how did Echo Park handle the influenza epidemic of 1918? 

In this issue: The Episcopal church center across from Echo Park Lake may double as a homeless shelter; the city appears to be slow dealing with abandoned oil wells; and a 9-story hotel has been proposed for the south end of the neighborhood.

In this issue: The L.A. Marathon apparently won't be stopping for the coronavirus; election Night was a long one at neighborhood vote centers; and the Dodgers are rushing to finish $100 million in improvements.

In this issue: A woman was killed crossing Sunset at the edge of Echo Park. Campaign attack ads are targeting a local school board member. And tensions flare at Echo Park Lake.

In this issue: The city may look at opening a neighborhood homeless shelter; a 4-story apartment building is planned for Echo Park Avenue and Kickstarter co-founder and neighborhood resident Yancey Strickler talks about "bentoism."

In this issue: There's now an overnight parking lot just for those who live in their cars; a hair salon gets soaked and a new restaurant could take up residence in a Glendale Boulevard duplex.

In this issue: A nighttime protest was held at Echo Park Lake; Starbucks is apparently opening up a drive-thru and Grammy nominee Maggie Rogers bought a $1.3 million