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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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‘Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo:’ organizers plan event to honor fallen day laborers
The sound of power tools reverberated through the backyard of Pablo Alvarado’s Pasadena home the morning of April 16 as members of his organization,...
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Mixed emotions linger as reopening approaches in LAUSD schools
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will reopen 61 elementary schools to students the week of April 12. According to a letter from LAUSD’s...
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NELA Asian Americans feel the effects of recent anti-Asian hate crimes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian hate crimes have been on the rise. According to the fact sheet on anti-Asian hate crimes from the Center...
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Sisterhood and skating: Meet the Eagle Rock Sk8 Chix!
Eagle Rock Sk8 Chix!, a Facebook group intended to unite female roller skaters in NELA, has brought together a diverse group of women of...
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A year of COVID-19 takes its toll on four NELA small businesses
Leer una versión en español After a year full of COVID-19 mandatory shutdowns, shifting safety guidelines and falling revenues, NELA's small businesses have been significantly...
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ERNC asks City to reopen Banbury/York Hill public stairway
Locked gates close off the approximately 100-step public stairway from Banbury Place to York Hill Place in Eagle Rock. The absence of this stairway...
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After a year of COVID-19, vaccines arrive in NELA
After a year of living with the coronavirus in NELA, eligible residents in CD-14 can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Los Angeles...
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Amidst falling COVID-19 cases and deaths, perspectives on school reopening differ in NELA
As rates of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in LA county continue to fall and vaccination efforts ramp up statewide, debate over whether...
