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...

New affordable housing project threatens to displace tenants

California Landmark Group (CLG), an LA-based property developer, filed a proposal last year to build new affordable housing at 4319 N. Toland Way. The...

From book club to karate class, Eagle Rock community enriches its young people

The Eagle Rock Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library is one of the places in the neighborhood that has numerous programs for children,...

During Spring, religious community flourishes in NELA

Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park stands empty as Rabbi Alex Weisz clears away five large balloons from in front of the Ark. The...

York Manor Market elevates ‘community togetherness’ through creativity

The York Manor has nestled on the corner of York and 49th Street since its construction in 1913. Originally a Methodist congregation, the Manor...

NELA residents reflect on the effects of the Regional Connector Project

The Regional Connector Project was completed June 16, 2023, bringing together the L (Gold), A (Blue), E (Expo), B (Red) and D (Purple) lines at...

“We cater to the old neighborhood”: Baller Hardware’s story offers insight into the pulse of Highland Park

On York Boulevard, Baller Hardware has acted as a cornerstone to the Highland Park community since its opening three years ago. The family-owned hardware...

Highland Theatre closure sparks community mourning and hope for resurrection

Feb. 29, five days before its 99th anniversary, the Highland Theatre closed its doors indefinitely. Since then, graffiti has appeared on the theater's marquee,...

USC Street Medicine teams treat the homeless one patient at a time

In 2018, USC Street Medicine Founders Brett Feldman and Dr. Jehni Robinson took on one of LA’s greatest obstacles: healthcare for its unsheltered homeless...