Community News
Community News
Maggie Mackay recognized for reopening Vidiots
The Woman of the Year award was founded in 1987 by Assemblywomen Bev Hansen and Sally Tanner who wanted to recognize remarkable women throughout California...
Community News
‘Every little battle’: Eagle Rock rallies around No Kings
Demonstrators across the nation took to the streets for the third round of No Kings Protests March 28. With over 3,300 registered No Kings events taking place, an estimated...
Community News
And Destroy: late night coffee, all day games
Full of large tables, couches and a bar, And Destroy Coffee & Gaming had its soft opening August 30, 2025, offering free drinks to...
Community News
ERNC Sustainability Committee expands environmental efforts
The Sustainability Committee of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC) is a body of eight elected volunteer members. According to Denys Hemen, chair of the committee,...
Campus News
Following community workshops, Metro drafts environmental impact report for NoHo-Pasadena BRT line
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The North Hollywood to Pasadena Transit Corridor is a $267 million transportation project that plans to run Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems along 18 miles...
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Boundless Brilliance receives $1,000 grant from Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council recently awarded Boundless Brilliance, an organization that originated at Occidental College and seeks to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering...
Campus News
Day and night, York Boulevard bustles with life
Kathy Ou -
After shuffling between areas in Los Angeles for five years, Ramon Lopez finally settled in Highland Park. He moved to the West Coast from...
Campus News
Walk Colorado Boulevard’s colorful sidewalks for a glimpse of Eagle Rock’s community
The air conditioning in Eagle Rock Plaza on Colorado Boulevard provides a cool relief to the 80-degree weather that beats down on Eagle Rock...
Campus News
Residential noise complaints less prevalent than previous years due to city, landlord restrictions
Noise levels have been a cause of dispute between residents of Eagle Rock and students of Occidental College for many years. In 2016, Eagle Rock resident complaints...
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Farmers markets bring live music, custom crafts to Northeast LA nightlife
Southern California is home to 229 farmers markets, three of which are within a five-mile radius of Occidental College: Echo Park Farmers Market, Highland Park Farmers Market and South...
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Muddy Paw Coffee bonds Eagle Rock community with puppies and coffee
Kathy Ou -
At Muddy Paw Coffee in Eagle Rock, the first cafe in Los Angeles to also feature a dog park, unleashed puppies run about and people lounge in...
Campus News
LA on a budget: Make the most of the weekend without spending your savings
In bright orange font centered on the screen, Occidental College's website boasts the tagline, "Liberal Arts in Los Angeles." LA is an undeniable part of Occidental’s...
