DEA Agents Visit Eagle Rock Marijuana Dispensary

The Together For Change clinic posts a “Closed” sign after the visit, which is part of similar enforcement actions in the city.

LA Times: Marijuana Mars Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Elections

'Pot shops provoke bitter Neighborhood Council election,' the paper says.

VIDEO: The Neighborhood Election Battle Between ‘Starbucks Stakeholders’ and the ‘Sleeping Giant’

Saturday’s elections to the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council will likely go down in local history as the first electoral triumph of homeowners over outsiders.

Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Elections: Preliminary Results

Michael Nogueira is elected president by 26-vote margin, defeating rival Nelson Grande II, according to unofficial results.

‘I Think of Myself More as an Ombudsman,’ says ERNC Presidential Candidate

A font of information and a sharp legal mind, Robert Guevara favors greater interaction between the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council and the City Council.

Labor Union Exhorts ‘Factual-Basis’ Stakeholders to Vote in Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Elections

People who don’t live or work or run a business in Eagle Rock are urged to vote for the “Progress & Collaboration” slate led by presidential candidate Nelson Grande II.

10 Questions for Patrick Koppula, Candidate for Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council President

Koppula is one of five candidates running for the top post in the ERNC in Saturday’s elections.

VIDEO: Who Would You Vote for in Saturday’s Neighborhood Council Elections?

A candidates’ forum offers an interesting range of choices.

City Council Finalizes Repeal of Ban on Medical Marijuana Storefronts

Tuesday’s vote is a formality that concludes the Council’s decision a week ago to overturn its “Gentle Ban” ordinance.

Meet the Candidates for the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Elections (Part II)

Aspirants to the ERNC continue their Q&A with Patch—ahead of a candidates forum Tuesday evening.

Meet the Candidates for the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Elections (Part I)

A Q&A with Patch—ahead of a candidates forum Tuesday evening hosted by the ERNC.

Got a Question for Obama and Romney in the Next Presidential Debate?

Patch is collecting questions for the two candidates during their televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

Are Recreational Users Hijacking LA's Pot Clinics?

Councilmember Josè Huizar and ERNC President Michael Larsen tell the New York Times California's cannabis laws are being misused.

VIDEO: Why Councilman Bill Rosendahl Voted to Repeal the City’s Ban on Pot Clinics

The veteran politician makes a passionate plea against a ban that would hurt cannabis patients such as himself.

City Council Repeals Ban on Medical Marijuana Storefronts

The council action avoids placing the ordinance on the March 2013 ballot as demanded by a petition filed last month.

VIDEO: Water Pipe Bursts Sunday on Avenue 46 and Westdale near Oxy

Ten homes were without water for at least 12 hours before DWP crews repaired the burst.

710 Freeway Forum Draws Big Crowd

Wednesday’s South Pasadena City Council meeting agrees to "no" on the 710, "yes" on Measure J.

Office of Congressman Becerra Military Academy Night

How to Register to Vote in Los Angeles

Here's all the information you need to get set to vote in November.

Key Candidates in Neighborhood Council Election Switch from ‘Green Slate’ to ‘Progress & Collaboration’

The shift is prompted by “rifts and divisions in the Eagle Rock community,” according to a joint statement by seven election candidates.

Why a Veteran Community Leader is Running for President of the Neighborhood Council

Michael Nogueira says he wants to make Eagle Rock safer and ensure the continuity of several key community events he has been involved with.

Space Shuttle's Historic Flight over Eagle Rock Valley

As thousands of locals watched, the Endeavour flew low over Eagle Rock on its historic journey.

Key California Democrats More Upbeat Post-Convention Than Republicans

Patch survey of influential party members reveals what influential California Democrats and Republicans have to say about their party convention.

How the City Clerk Verified a Petition That Halted the City Council’s Pot Ban

A team of workers in the City Clerk’s office far from Spring Street conducted the crucial exercise.

Petition Has Enough Signatures to Force Referendum on Pot Shop Ban

The City Clerk announced Monday that marijuana advocates have submitted the required number of signatures to overturn the city’s “gentle ban” ordinance.

‘Last-Minute Surge’ in Candidates for Neighborhood Council Elections

From just 14 people a week ago, there are now 35 candidates in the running for the Oct. 13 elections.

Eagle Rock Chamber Mixer - Sept 25th - Tuesday - Zweet Station

'Green Slate' Candidate for Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Running on a Platform of Collaboration

Nelson Grande II says he wants to represent every Eagle Rocker as president of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood, while helping bridge the neighborhood's contentious divide over medical marijuana.

Eagle Rock Music Festival 2012 Line Up

A sneak peek of the Oct. 4 annual event—a focal point of culture and community throughout Southern California.

Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Elections: Current Candidates

Thursday is the deadline to qualify as a candidate—14 residents have stepped up so far.

LA Violated Constitutional Rights of Homeless, Court Finds

The City cannot randomly remove homeless persons' property from the street.

Marijuana Deadline: ‘The Patients Are All Nervous,’ Says Employee at Eagle Rock Pot Shop

As Thursday’s deadline approaches for medical marijuana storefronts to close, Eagle Rock Patch visits some local clinics to get a sense of the mood there.

D.A.'s Office Won't Press Charges Against Fired Campaign Consultant for José Huizar

Michael Trujillo threatened in an e-mail to put a "political bullet" in the head of Huizar's rival Rudy Martinez.

Video: Huizar, Martinez Shun Attacks, Debate Issues at The Center for the Arts

The political rivals even embrace; José Huizar apologizes again for fired campaign consultant's offensive e-mail targeting Rudy Martinez.

LAPD Investigating Threats to Rudy Martinez from Campaign Consultant Fired by José Huizar

Huizar apologies for "offensive" email sent by a member of his campaign staff, cancels news conference to criticize Martinez for possessing "unauthorized" LAPD badge.

Prosecution, Defense, Lay Out Case in Murder Trial of Former L.A. Fire Captain

The defense says David Del Toro of Eagle Rock was too tired and drunk to have killed a woman in 2006.

Rains Leave L.A. River Activists Jubilant

L.A. City Council's preliminary passage of the Low Impact Development ordinance could be a step toward a greener future.

Round Two of Median Advisory Committee Discussions

Eagle Rock residents decide which median to tackle first.

City Council Considers Amending Medical Marijuana Ordinance

The move is aimed at dealing directly with last week's court ruling invalidating large parts of the city's ordinance.

Got Surplus Food?

L.A. City Council instructs city departments to donate spare food—legislation could be model for nation.