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 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...

Mike Bonin comes to Occidental, speaks publicly for first time about city council tapes scandal

Former Los Angeles city councilmember Mike Bonin delivered a talk titled “What I Heard: Living through L.A.’s Racist Tapes Scandal” to the Occidental community...

Silver Lake bar Ruby Fruit cultivates a space for the ‘sapphically inclined’

Sandwiched between a Baskin Robbins and Domino’s Pizza in a strip mall on Sunset Boulevard, a queer bar is changing history with every hot...

Taco/Social brings Eagle Rock community together

Taco/Social is crafting fresh free-form tacos with flavors of tikki masala, chicken queso and Korean barbecue. The restaurant opened their doors on Colorado Boulevard...

Echo Garden Nursery’s Sunday Market and cat adoption celebrates one year anniversary

Echo Garden Nursery celebrated their first anniversary of hosting small businesses, local artists and a cat adoption Sept. 17 with a special edition of...

Elysian Valley Arts Collective’s ‘Illuminate the Night’ is ready to light the river

The Elysian Valley Arts Collective (EVAC), a nonprofit corporation based in the Frogtown neighborhood, will hold their second Illuminate the Night event Sept. 23....

Lola Cafe is cooking up a fusion of flavors on Colorado Boulevard

A transformative dining experience lives on Colorado Boulevard where customers can try a taste of Oaxacan cuisine with a California twist. Lola Cafe opened...

Vidiots is back and better than ever

Following a long wait and troubles with supply chains, permits and zoning administrators, Vidiots finally opened June 1 on Eagle Rock Boulevard to fill...