Community News

Maggie Mackay recognized for reopening Vidiots

The Woman of the Year award was founded in 1987 by Assemblywomen Bev Hansen and Sally Tanner who wanted to recognize remarkable women throughout California...

‘Every little battle’: Eagle Rock rallies around No Kings

Demonstrators across the nation took to the streets for the third round of No Kings Protests March 28. With over 3,300 registered No Kings events taking place, an estimated...

And Destroy: late night coffee, all day games

Full of large tables, couches and a bar, And Destroy Coffee & Gaming had its soft opening August 30, 2025, offering free drinks to...

ERNC Sustainability Committee expands environmental efforts

The Sustainability Committee of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC) is a body of eight elected volunteer members. According to Denys Hemen, chair of the committee,...

Thai Spirit brings authentic cuisine to Eagle Rock community

Thai Spirit, a family-owned Thai restaurant on Colorado Boulevard, has been serving authentic cuisine in Eagle Rock for over 40 years. Restaurant manager Saharat...

Eagle Rock businesses mobilize to help fire victims

In the aftermath of the wildfires that swept through LA in January, staff at Eagle Rock’s local businesses collected and distributed donations for those...

CD-14 residents react to Ysabel Jurado’s City Council election victory

After representing the district since 2020, Kevin de León conceded to Ysabel Jurado in the race for City Councilmember of LA's City Council District 14. According...

Haley Solar to ‘make a change in the world’ through local fashion

Between Muddy Paw Cafe and the Capri Club on Eagle Rock Boulevard, clothing boutique Haley Solar offers locally-made women’s clothing, sewing classes and fashion design workshops....

Rosa’s Registration and Old York Vintage share a roof and customers

Rosa’s Registration and Old York Vintage occupy the same building on York Boulevard, offering customers a vehicle registration service and a place to shop...

Gen Z rabbi Alex Weisz leads generational change at Temple Beth Israel

Rabbi Alex Weisz, senior rabbi at Temple Beth Israel in Highland Park, is the first Gen Z rabbi to lead a synagogue in the...

Eagle Rock community jumps into Halloween with Octoberfest flea market

The Eagle Rock Flea Market's Octoberfest featured local vendors and musicians who wanted to give back to their community, according to event coordinator Denise...

Local bookstores keep pace with the changing seasons

As fall settles in, local bookstores near Occidental College reflect seasonal changes in the community's relationship with books. Horror and literary winters at the North...