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...

Mysterious Pillarhenge project continues to confound, even as development moves ahead

After 20 years, Vanos Architecture, an LA-based firm, along with a new property owner, will accomplish what many thought was impossible: develop Pillarhenge, a...

The Peacock Show celebrates five years of comedy and community

Every Thursday night, a darkly-lit Club Tee Gee in Atwater Village explodes with energy, welcoming standup comedians and a vibrant crowd. This event is...

High school wrestlers Haely Lemus and Jocelyn Rojas fight ‘until the final whistle’

Franklin High School students and best friends Haely Lemus (senior) and Jocelyn Rojas (junior) have both advanced to the 2024 CIF State Wrestling Championships, with Lemus bringing...

Variety, community and more at Eagle Rock’s Relentless Brewing and Spirits

Relentless Brewing and Spirits sits on the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Caspar Avenue. Here, one can find movies like "The Great Gatsby" playing...

Revenge Of, the lair of pinball lovers and comic book enthusiasts

On the corner of Avenue 35 and Eagle Rock Boulevard, Revenge Of is a nostalgic haven for comic book nerds and pinball enthusiasts alike....

Artist Susan Moss sees Oxy as a ‘second home’

Since 1971, artist and writer Susan Moss has had three studios in Eagle Rock, where she paints, draws and writes. Her latest studio, nestled...

Film and friends unite at Eagle Rock Camera & Goods

Along Colorado Boulevard's bustling thoroughfare sits Eagle Rock Camera & Goods, a cozy new boutique specializing in analog cameras and photo books. The shop,...

With 559 to choose from, why not take an afternoon stroll in your local LA park?

Highland, Echo, Glassell, Elysian, Griffith: it seems like LA has a million parks. In reality, the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Dept....