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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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Students documents neighborhood council meetings
Matthew Reagan ‘21, Documenters Assignment Editor of the LA Documenters and journalist at the LA Local, brought Documenters to Occidental College March 2025. The organization...
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Small business association lights up York Boulevard
On York Boulevard, 40 shops formed the York Small Business Association to strengthen their positions as store owners in LA, member PJ Roden said. Roden...
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Sunrise Oxy pushes climate advocacy to ERNC
After tabling at community events and meeting with council members, students from Sunrise Oxy presented to the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC) Feb. 3,...
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Nico Aviña’s wearable protest art
Nico Aviña, artist and resident of Boyle Heights, was featured in the LA Local Jan. 26 for his silk-screened soccer jerseys. Aviña's jerseys combine religious and...
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Three CA-34 contenders share campaign priorities
Six candidates have declared for the June 2 primary election in California’s 34th Congressional District, including incumbent Jimmy Gomez. Gomez, a Democrat endorsed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, seeks re-election for...
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‘Standing on stones,’ Cheerio Collective’s curated multi-space
Cheerio Collective is a storefront that hosts live events and sells vintage clothing atop a mosaic stone floor. Some of Cheerio Collective's past events have been flea...
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Local group installs ICE raid sirens in Highland Park
The Highland Park Community Support Group is installing sirens to alert neighbors if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is in the area, according to KM, an...
