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...

Update: LAPD arrests man staying in RV on Campus Road following recent incidents

LAPD officers arrested a man Oct. 4, in connection with Friday morning’s incident in which a helicopter and multiple ground units were deployed after...

Balikbayan boxes pack supplies, tradition and love

In an empty storefront in Eagle Rock Plaza, artist Sara Chao organized rows of Filipino snacks on a long table in preparation for her...

Community reacts to abandoned plans for Scholl Canyon Landfill expansion

Glendale city officials withdrew the proposed expansion project of the Scholl Canyon Landfill — located in Glendale and overlooking Eagle Rock residential areas —...

Building community from concrete: Oxy Arts staff perspectives on the summer opening at York Boulevard

As students flooded out of Occidental to their summer adventures in May 2019, the Oxy Arts staff prepared for their own long-awaited summer adventure:...

LA County debuts digital voting system

Los Angeles County hosted a mock election to debut a new voting system, Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP), during a two-day event Sept....

LA residents march on City Hall in global strike against climate change

In Los Angeles, thousands marched toward City Hall for the Global Climate Strike Sept. 20. Activists demonstrated in order to pressure leaders to take action at the United Nations...

Remembering Tibbott “Tib” Gregory Csik, Oxy football coach and hall of fame inductee

Obituary provided by Cynthia Maus. Lt. Col. Tibbott “Tib” Gregory Csik, retired United States Marine Corps (USMC), ended his earthly journey Aug. 20, 2019, due...

Eagle Rock’s Motherland Comedy dishes out lomi and laughs

In a strip mall on Eagle Rock Boulevard, locals and comedians congregate weekly to eat Filipino food and perform stand-up at Motherland, a free stand-up comedy...