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,...

Community responds to Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo’s DUI arrest ahead of CD-14 elections

California District 52 Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) was arrested on Nov. 3 in Montecito Heights for suspicion of drunk driving, according to The...

NENO tackles LA housing crisis

The Northeast Neighborhood Outreach organization (NENO) is a 501(c) non-profit volunteer-run organization which focuses on serving the unhoused in the Eagle Rock and Highland...

Pattye’s Closet II is a treasure trove in the vintage world

From what began as an effort to get rid of an excess of clothes, accessories and knickknacks, Pattye's Closet II on N. Avenue 50...

Controversy surrounds cannabis dispensaries opening in NELA

Ernie Jr.’s Taco House in Eagle Rock, once a historic local eatery, is planned to be replaced by Stiiizy, a popular cannabis dispensary chain,...

Santa Cecilia Orchestra’s ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ creates an immersive experience

The Eagle Rock-based Santa Cecilia Orchestra hosted its fourth annual “Halloween Spooktacular” in two concerts Oct. 27 and 28. Prior to 2023, the Spooktacular...

Uptown Gay and Lesbian Alliance continues to fight for LGBTQ+ community in NELA and beyond

The Uptown Gay Alliance (UGA) was founded in 1983 after Bobby Brown, a gay man, was murdered as he was leaving a gay bar...

ArroyoFest returns to the Arroyo Seco Parkway after 20 years

Twenty years after the Arroyo Seco Parkway was closed off to allow civilians to walk, bike and more on the LA freeway, ActiveSGV, a...

Eagle Rock High girls’ flag football opens doors for women in sports

Eagle Rock High School Girl’s Flag Football moves together as a team on and off the field. On the field, they cling to each...