Community News

Eagle Rock groups push to revive Sylvan Amphitheater

The Sylvan Amphitheater, located at 1840 Yosemite Drive, is an outdoor theater built in 1931, according to The Eagle Rock Historical Society. According to...

Yaro Roastroom will invite patrons to stay awhile

Yaro Roastroom will open in Glassell Park at 2857 W. Ave. 35, in November or December 2026, according to co-owner Melanie Moradi. Moradi owns...

ART on Fig. brings drama and dance to Eagle Rock

Arroyo Repertory Theatre (ART), a community theater organization, and Lumina Academy of Dance, a dance studio in Pasadena, moved to 7330 N. Figueroa St....

LA Más fights to keep working-class families in Northeast LA

LA Más was established in 2012 as an urban design nonprofit supporting communities across Northeast LA (NELA). Miguel Ramos, director of community economies at LA...

Ballroom Blitz dance studio closing

Ballroom Blitz dance studio will be closing its doors April 19 after 15 years in the Eagle Rock community, as the owners are moving...

Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council hosts tenants’ rights workshop

The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council hosted a two-hour workshop in Eagle Rock City Hall educating local residents on their rights as tenants Feb. 21. The workshop...

Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park Holds Plant Sale

The Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park hosted its seventh annual plant sale fundraiser during the weekend of March 30. According to Suzie...

Fire department, community prepare for brush fire season

As the weather gets warmer and California gets drier, people expect more fires. However, firefighters and community organizations acknowledge that multiple factors such as...

Residents frustrated by increasing number of Highland Park liquor licenses

Highland Park residents gathered alongside city and state representatives March 21 at the Highland Park Senior Center to discuss liquor licensing laws. Many community...

UEPI, FEAST host seed donation event for local school gardens

Occidental’s Food, Energy and Sustainability Team (FEAST) hosted the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute’s (UEPI) event “2019 Northeast LA Plug Mob” in the FEAST...

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...