Community News

Nonprofit dog rescue launches coffee brand

Honesty, Integrity and Trust is the acronym for the HIT Living Foundation, a nonprofit dog rescue that launched its own coffee brand, Pawfee Coffee....

Juniors’ eviction unifies small businesses

Junior's Discount Party Supply, a store owned by Sylvia Flores that has been located at 5001 York Blvd. for 20 years, is now facing...

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...

‘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...

Arnott Kenpo Karate teaches self defense to women of Eagle Rock

Every Saturday, women of various ages gather from 2–3 p.m. at Arnott Kenpo Karate on Colorado Boulevard for a self-defense class. Owner Mark Arnott fosters...

Local girls’ basketball club brings friendly competition to NELA

The Habit Burger Grill bustled with activity on the night of March 4 as players, parents and coaches of North East Los Angeles (NELA) Evolution...

Bob Baker Marionette Theater moves to York Boulevard

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has announced that it is moving from its original Westlake location to a new permanent residence at 4949 York Blvd.,...

Residents react to planned “no left turn” signs in Trader Joe’s parking lot

Following approval obtained during an Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council meeting Jan. 15, the Trader Joe’s market on Colorado Boulevard plans to post signs warning...

March 5 election to decide LAUSD school board vacancy

After the resignation of former school board member Ref Rodriguez July 23, 2018, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) District 5 board seat was left...

Working group, college collaborate on future York property

Occidental College purchased a building on the corner of York Boulevard and Armadale Avenue in 2015. Part of the building will be used for...

Pasadena City Council votes to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2020

The Pasadena City Council voted 7–1 to approve an amendment to the Pasadena Minimum Wage Ordinance Feb. 11, 2019 setting a schedule to raise the minimum wage...

$40,000 stolen from Sunny Side Up Cafe in burglary

Two men broke into Sunny Side Up Cafe on Colorado Boulevard Feb. 2 at 2:20 a.m, according to Idan Klein, the owner of...