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...

Eagle Rock’s Corrigan takes on Olympics

Eagle Rock native James Corrigan recently participated in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Corrigan placed third at the US Olympic...

Creature’s Plants and Coffee curates curiosity

Creature’s Plants and Coffee, a new plant nursery and coffee shop, opened in Eagle Rock Aug. 18. Polly Brynestead, Creature's nursery manager, said via email...

ERNC takes on traffic safety and anti-LGBTQ+ hate

The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC) held its monthly board meeting at Eagle Rock City Hall on Tuesday evening. Agenda items included a letter...

Car crashing into living room is a ‘constant replay’ for Eagle Rock mother

A car crashed through a bathroom, a bedroom and a living room Aug. 31 when speeding down Townsend and N Avenue 51, a common...

A spectrum of clothing available at Shades of Grey

Opened Feb. 10 on York Boulevard, the glassy outer wall of the Highland Park boutique for fashion label Shades of Grey opens to a...

Changeist: changing the hearts and minds of youth

Growing up in San Jose, Changeist CEO Mario Fedelin said that the impacts of drugs and violence were prevalent in his early life. A...

Eagle Rock residents react to new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers

California's minimum wage for fast-food workers increased from $16 to $20 per hour effective April 1. The new law raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers...

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...