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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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Tacos Villa Corona opens second location on York and Eagle Rock Boulevard
Tacos Villa Corona opened a new location on York and Eagle Rock Boulevard in August. According to the owners, husband and wife David Flores and...
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Residents of Eagle Rock and Highland Park repeat calls for improved road safety
Last year, a vehicle heading down Fiji Hill veered off the road at the intersection between Townsend Avenue and North Avenue 51, Aug. 31. The vehicle crashed...
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Bub and Grandma’s opens new pizza spot on York
A new East Coast inspired pizza spot, serving pizza pies alongside classics like cannolis and baked ziti, has taken over the corner of York...
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Occidental student Evan Lieber elected to Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
Evan Lieber (senior) was elected to the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council (ERNC) Sep. 2. According to Lieber, the ERNC is an advisory group meant to advocate...
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Immigrants’ rights in LA under fire following Sept. 8 SCOTUS ruling
July 4, masked men wearing uniforms with Border Patrol insignias arrested a man working at a taco stand in Eagle Rock during ongoing summertime...
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Furniture Fosters engages Eagle Rock through music and furniture
In March of this year, husband and wife Shelby Griffiths and Michael Chambers opened up their first storefront, Furniture Fosters, on Eagle Rock Boulevard. According...
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‘They want to win’: Franklin High Rocket League advances to nationals
The Rocket League esports team at Benjamin Franklin High School has advanced to nationals at the Scholastic Esports Tournament. The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) is one of the sponsors of the event....
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Occidental Car Club’s first car show connects campus with LA car culture
The Occidental Car Club hosted its first car show on the Academic Quad April 5. The event featured 12 cars, shown by automotive enthusiasts...
