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...

Bob Baker Marionette Theater celebrates longevity with 60th Birthday Party Extravaganza

In honor of the 60th anniversary, the Bob Baker Marionette Theater will host a party Nov. 18 and a series of puppet shows Nov....

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...