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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Serving Eagle Rock for over 70 years, Cindy’s remains a local favorite
From its mid-century modern wallpaper to bright orange booths, Cindy’s on Colorado Boulevard still feels like the Route 66 diner it once was. The...
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Eagle Rock’s Miry’s List welcomes refugee families to LA and beyond
Miry’s List, a nonprofit based in Eagle Rock, aims to bring comfort and safety to newly arrived refugee families by providing them with community...
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Marjorie Martinez becomes the first Boyle Heights High School student to become UC and CSU eligible
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In December 2021, Marjorie Martinez, 17, a senior at Boyle Heights High School (BHHS), became the first student from the continuation school to complete the A-G subject...
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Rooted in community, North East Trees champions green space in LA
When he retired from teaching at Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School, Scott Wilson dedicated himself to planting five trees a day in the community for...
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‘Consistent, but growing’ Lemon Poppy Kitchen celebrates 10 years
This March marks 10 years of Lemon Poppy Kitchen's signature yellow accents and specialty brunches, jams, breads and bakery items served from its Glassell...
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Sustainability efforts bloom at Temple Beth Israel
Glances of blues, purples, oranges and dusty greens – the palette of desert flora – peek out from behind the decoratively wrought fence of...
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After 35 years, beloved local punk rock mailman celebrates his retirement
Eagle Rock native Tim Wilson does not need an excuse to drink beer — regardless, he drank to his retirement from the Eagle Rock...
Campus News
California and LA County lift indoor mask requirements, NELA businesses pivot
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Following an announcement from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Feb. 28, LA County has eased the masking guidance for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Since March 4,...
