Community News

Angela Gonzales-Torres runs for CA-34 seat

Nov. 3, voters in California's 34th Congressional District (CA-34) will be asked to choose between Democrat incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez and Democrat challenger Angela...

Rooftop comedy show elevates students alongside pros

Avery Dauer (junior) is hosting a stand-up comedy show called "Roof Comedy Night," featuring comedians from Occidental and beyond, Oct. 23, 9 p.m. at...

Bagel + Slice owner’s lease with Occidental ends Oct. 31

Bagel + Slice owner Michael Robles said he plans to vacate the shop Oct. 31. Robles said he has been trying to keep his...

Highland Park Neighborhood Council honored with Atkinson Excellence Award

The LA City Board of Neighborhood Commissioners recognized the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council (HHPNC) Sept. 22 for their community impact, engagement, collaboration and...

Local restaurant Joy gives back to the community through cookie partnership program

Joy, a Taiwanese restaurant on York Boulevard, donates the proceeds from its Mexican wedding cookies to local nonprofits in Highland Park and NELA each...

Highland Park builds community with cleanup event

Highland Park hosted a community cleanup based out of the Highland Park Senior Center Sept. 14. Kevin de León, Councilmember for District 14, said...

CD-14 voters discuss top election issues

This year, LA is facing one of its most heated electoral processes to date: the City Council District 14 election. CD-14 is made up...

‘It all came to fruition’ for Eagle Rock artist Andrew Schoultz

Muralist, painter and illustrator Andrew Schoultz stood on a ladder outside Guerrero Gallery in Eagle Rock, painting a mural in preparation for two of...

Selena Gomez visits Eagle Rock High School to launch mental health initiative

On the first day of class this fall, Eagle Rock High School (ERHS) English teacher Aileen Gendrano Adao had a new student in class:...

’24 hours can be so devastating’: Eagle Rock’s heat-related power outage

With the onset of a record-breaking Sept. 6 heat wave in LA, power outages in Eagle Rock homes forced residents to endure heat exhaustion...

‘It just feels like hanging out’: Monday night comedy show at Señor Fish

Señor Fish — a Mexican restaurant on Eagle Rock Boulevard — has added weekly stand-up comedy to their Monday-night menu. According to Occidental student...

‘Speak No Evil’ screening brings arts nonprofits together

Nonprofit arts organizations Vidiots and KCRW hosted an advance screening of the newly released film “Speak No Evil” Sept. 9 at The Eagle Theater. “Speak...