Strikers Remain Outside Silver Lake Hostess Plant as Firm Heads to Court

Displaced union members continue their vigil outside 2330 Ripple St., hoping for a quick sale that will protect their jobs.

Photos: Hostess Bankruptcy Ripples in Elysian Valley

A still undetermined number of workers at the Hostess location at 2330 Ripple St. in Silver Lake's Frogtown could lose their jobs when the company files for bankruptcy.

Report: Hiring and Revenue Growth Expected for L.A. Small Businesses

However, the Bank of America Fall 2012 Small Business Owner Report released Thursday also showed uncertainty the economy will improve in 12 months.

Silver Lake's Cliff's Edge Gets a New Chef

Vartan Abgaryan arrives at the famed restaurant with the lovely patio Dec. 1. Will he help raise Silver Lake's profile as a dining destination?

'Fast and Furious 6' to Return to Echo Park

Carpenters recreate the garage featured in the first and fourth films at its original Angeleno Heights location for this sequel of a sequel.

Los Globos Granted Live Entertainment Permit by Police Commission

The Silver Lake venue reopens Friday night with the popular Club Called Rhonda.

Lydia Lunch on Food, Fashion and Punk Rock T-Shirts

The poet and performer speaks with Silver Lake vintage expert Cesar Padilla, whose punk T-shirt collection is being exhibited at FIDM.

Dodger Stadium to Host L.A. County Democrats Election Night

The gathering begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Stadium Club.

Doors Open Again at Los Globos

A first floor bar and restaurant, La Esquina is welcoming patrons with Mexican food items and drinks on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake.

Who Are You Remembering on Day of the Dead?

This most Mexican of holidays begins Thursday and continues Friday.

Independent Label Market Comes West in Silver Lake Schoolyard

Micheltorena Elementary School hosts the music industry confab, featuring booths staffed by more than two dozen leading indies Saturday.

Se Reduce Tasa de Desempleo Ligeramente

La tasa de desempleo en Los Angeles también mostró una mejora ligera comparada a meses anteriores.

Silver Lake Dance Club Shut Down

Los Globos faces continuing scrutiny by neighbors and the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council.

City Council Greenlights Signature Gathering on Pot Ballot Measure

Advocates want to keep about 100 dispensaries open in the city.

New Echo Park 7-Eleven Opens on Glendale Boulevard

The store opens Thursday at 1550 N. Glendale Blvd. after much negotiation.

L.A. City Council Seeks to Block Permits for Chinatown Wal-Mart

The Los Angeles City Council votes again Wednesday on an "interim control ordinance" on big box stores to allow a study of their effects on neighborhoods.

CD 13 Website to Host Free One-Stop Shop for Business Licenses

Councilman Eric Garcetti's office has partnered with online company Docstoc to create free, centralized access to the required forms.

Local Gas Prices Creep Down

Tuesday saw the seventh straight day of declines. But the drop is happening more slowly than the rise.

Why Frogtown and Elysian Valley Buildings Turn Their Backs on the L.A. River

A column by Echo Park resident Jeremy Rosenberg for KCET's Departures explains.

Healing Tea Shop Opens in Sunset Junction

Peter Bedard and Patrick Tolentino want people to learn more about the healing properties of teas.

Review: La Feria de los Moles (Photos)

Crowds of folks enjoyed a variety of moles from Oaxaca and Puebla Sunday at Olvera Street. Patch user jeanne w. was there.

Delilah Bakery on Market Due to 'Unforseen Medical Issues'

Eater LA is reporting that despite recent upgrades the owner has decided to sell.

E-Cigarette Shop Opens in Highland Park

Vape On 2 is now open to the public, offering e-cigarettes supplies and juices.

Culture Collide Music Fest Returns to Echo Park

The third annual event features four days of live music, including a Sunday block party free to the community.

Brightwell's Map: Cypress Park

Our advertiser Eric Brightwell runs a men's shop in Silver Lake. He also makes fabulous, eclectic maps of L.A.'s neighborhoods.

Taste for a Cause

Bake for Barack

No 24-Hour Snacking in Silver Lake?

The folks at the influential culture blog "Los Angeles, I'm Yours" bemoan the lack of 24-hour dining options in Silver Lake. Should they?

Tuesday Is National Comic Book Day 2012

Whether you love Spiderman, X-men or Batman, be sure to geek out with your favorite comics on this holiday.

Summer Ends With Sun Salute at Yogala Echo Park

The Echo Park Avenue yoga studio invites everyone to stop by for some or all of 108 sun salutation postues Saturday at 3 p.m.

Echo Park's City Sip Reopens Friday

The reworked neighborhood wine bar will feature valet parking and a comfort menu.

Where in Echo Park Is This? (Photo)

Our Facebook friends had fun with this question. Maybe you will too.

Echo Park Food Blogger Kicks Off LAist Neighborhood Guides

The woman behind Let Me East Cake grew up in Echo Park. Her return to her native 'hood includes stops at Fix, the Brite Spot, Masa and City Sip.

Eric Garcetti Lays Out Plan for Jobs, City Hall Reform at LACC

The mayoral candidate and council district 13 rep said he would take the lessons from recent neighborhood turnarounds in Hollywood, Silver Lake, Echo Park and Atwater Village citywide.

Dodger Stadium's Most Popular Dessert Is Back

The newly re-created Cool-A-Coo debuts Thursday.

California Residents to Pay Sales Tax on Amazon Purchases

Starting this Saturday, online retailer Amazon will collect sales tax from California residents. What does that mean for you? An additional 8.75 percent per item purchased.

Sunset Beer Company's 1 Year Anniversary

Shepard Fairey Gets 2 Years' Probation in Obama 'Hope' Poster Case

The Echo Park-based artist will also pay a $25,000 fine in a criminal contempt case tied to to his unauthorized use of an Associated Press photo.

Los Feliz: 'Mess Hall' to Open Monday in Brown Derby Space

Friends and family of the chef and owners got a preview of the new gastro-tavern over Labor Day Weekend.

Echo Park Farmers' Market Finds: February

See what's in season this month at the Friday afternoon market.