Community News

Nonprofit dog rescue launches coffee brand

Honesty, Integrity and Trust is the acronym for the HIT Living Foundation, a nonprofit dog rescue that launched its own coffee brand, Pawfee Coffee....

Juniors’ eviction unifies small businesses

Junior's Discount Party Supply, a store owned by Sylvia Flores that has been located at 5001 York Blvd. for 20 years, is now facing...

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...

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...

Students of all ages “Leap Off the Page” in Eagle Rock visual arts class

"LEAP OFF THE PAGE! Be the Hero in Your Own Story," held at Eagle Rock City Hall, is a free-admission visual arts class focused...

Voters at CD-14 Candidate Forum voice their concerns

Incumbent City Councilmember Kevin de León and tenants rights attorney Ysabel Jurado participated in the CD-14 Candidate Forum to address questions residents had concerning community needs. The...

Tiny home tenants face barriers moving into affordable housing

An affordable housing development opened in 2023 at 2451 E. Colorado Blvd. According to LA Housing Department Communications Director Sharon Sandow, the development was opened to combat housing...

‘Special tacos here and there’: taco trucks are vital to the Occidental community

After the Occidental Marketplace closes its doors for the day — as early as 2 p.m. on Saturdays — some students look off campus...

Dedication to the art of tattooing at Tattoo Love and Body Piercing Co.

Tattoo Love & Body Piercing Co. (Tattoo Love) was the first tattoo and piercing shop established in Eagle Rock, according to George Tavera, the company's...

Increased policing in Eagle Rock is met with mixed reactions

In response to several break-ins to shops on Colorado Blvd, the City Council of LA approved $100,000 January 2024 to increase foot patrols in Eagle Rock in...