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...

Bub and Grandma’s finally on the rise on Eagle Rock Boulevard

Founded as a wholesale bakery in 2015, Bub and Grandma’s officially opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant Sept. 12. Founder Andrew Kadin said his team...

Unincorporated Coffee Roasters replaces Swork, continuing legacy on Eagle Rock Boulevard

Patricia Vuagniaux, owner of Swork Coffee, said via Facebook July 23 that she is closing her shop Aug.1 after 21 years of business. Vuagniaux...

Arroyo Arts Collective to showcase 71 artists across 8 venues

The Arroyo Arts Collective, a grassroots, community-based organization of artists and writers, has been working to bring together local artistic communities in Northeast LA...

NELA residents help each other through record heat wave

Amid September's record heat wave and triple-digit temperatures in LA, public library branches and other designated sites doubled as cooling centers across Northeast LA...

Memories bridge the Elysian Valley section of the LA River

In June, Kathryn McDermott, a product developer for Alo Yoga, prepared to walk down a concrete slope in one-inch ankle strap heels to get...

Born from community and sustainability, York Boulevard art market promotes local artists

On the second Saturday of every month, several small businesses on York Boulevard allow vendors to set up temporary stalls and sell their wares,...

The timeless work of Eric Warren ’69 keeps Eagle Rock history alive

It is no secret that Eric Warren ‘69 has had a long connection with Eagle Rock. As a native of the area, Warren has...

Collectibles and community in stock at Comics VS Toys

Approximately 17 years ago, a small comic book store called Mini Melt Too opened on Colorado Boulevard as an expansion of the nearby Meltdown...