Echo Park Weekly

In this issue: A new bookstore/art gallery has opened in the neighborhood. The owner of a tea shop is prepared for a potential boba shortage. And Dodger Stadium has set a section for fully vaccinated fans.

In this issue: The future of Burrito King is up in the air after more than 50 years in business. Dodger fans were able to enjoy $100 million worth of renovations for the first time. And a neighborhood school welcomed back students to class. 

In this issue: A look at the 64-square-foot homes that will shelter the homeless. The Dodger season opener has been adapted to the pandemic. And we have new places to shop for books and lingerie in the neighborhood. 

In this issue: We cover the fallout from the closure of the Echo Park Lake encampment and protests. A crashed into a home near the top of Alvarado. And 20 certified candidates are running in next week's neighborhood council election.

In this issue: Are the days numbered for the Echo Park Lake homeless encampment? The Dream Center serves its 5 millionth meal. And fans will need to wear face coverings at Dodger Stadium

In this issue: The Echo Park encampment is back in the media spotlight. A potential homicide victim was found just east of Angeleno Heights. And a look at the family behind Chinatown Express.

In this issue: Vehicle thefts are way up this year. Barlow Hospital is planning a big expansion. And welcome to a wine bar that makes you feel at home.

In this issue: A painter captures images of the tent city at Echo Park Lake. Anti-vaxers once again descend on the Dodger Stadium vaccination site. And an Angelino Heights Craftsman gets an extreme makeover (What's that rock doing in the middle of the dinning room table?) 

In this issue: One of the most notable of RVs parked around the lake catches fire. The Dodger vaccination site is back in business. Meet the people who designed and live in the "Jungle Gym House."

In this issue: There was a rollover crash at Sunset Boulevard and Echo Park Avenue. The Dream Center has been sued over a drug overdose. And a look at two Echo Park chefs who now work out of their homes.

In this issue: The ban on overnight RV parking is being expanded to more streets. Preservationists suffer a serious setback to save a bungalow court. And Mohawk Bend goes on hiatus for who knows how long.

In this issue: A protest briefly shut down the Dodger Stadium vaccination site. A young actor paid a little more than a million dollars for a small home. And a profile of architectural photographer Maynard Parker.

In this issue: A Tiny Home Village for the homeless is in the works on Alvarado. LA Marathon organizers have pushed the event back into the fall. And wait times are apparently getting shorter at the Dodger Stadium vaccination 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 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?