Do you feel like being loaded into a cannon and shot back into 1977? Head over to the Space is the Place Roller Disco Party at World on Wheels. It's back at the end of July so plan ahead.
How will the slashing of adult education impact the city of Los Angeles?
Echo Park is not as youthful as it appears! Did you know the aging population (adults 65 and over) in Echo Park’s census tracts have populations above 18% compared to the national rate of 13%?
Students, Parents, and Community Activists provided an update on the recall campaign of LAUSD's Mónica García.
In the coming weeks, I will be publishing my detailed plan to make LA great again. It is a process that, unlike my opponents, I am willing to have with you in the public eye and with media scrutiny.
Four women writers share their wit, contemplations and cocktails at 826LA on a Father's Day afternoon in Echo Park.
Live music, performances, food and fun at Elysian Heights Elementary School this Saturday to benefit free after school enrichment program.
Think Locally/Act Locally/Impact Globally—Support your Local Teacher/Staffer—RIFs are in Season!
The LAUSD Board of Education approved more furlough days. How will teachers and unions vote?
Evaluate This!, an education fair showcasing projects at various schools sites throughout LAUSD. The event demonstrated how the vast majority of real pedagogy can't be measured on standardized tests.
The deadline for submitting comments on Barlow's proposed rezoning and general plan amendments is June 11 at 4 p.m.
LA DWP Now Considering Draining of Reservoirs for Pipeline Construction
Noted author, educator and social justice activist Paul Kivel will speak in Echo Park on raising boys to men.
Volunteers needed Sat. June 16th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elysian Heights Elementary. The school's Garden Club will be working with Enrich LA giving the garden an extreme makeover. Food will be provided.
Elysian Heights Elementary booster group invites local residents to participate in 2nd annual Echo Park Stories festival to help raise funds for new after school enrichment program.
ZocDoc Founder and COO Oliver Kharraz, M.D. shares tips on finding a doctor who best fits your family’s needs--from vetting potential doctors to getting the most out of your visits.
An architect's musings on the continual Cafe Stella wall controversy.
Detours and Traffic Restrictions are for Jogger and Vehicle Safety!
Detours and traffic restrictions will be in force for jogger and vehicle safety!
Senator Kevin De Leon endorses Jimmy Gomez for hot Assembly District race!
Summer Reading Clubs are a great way to encourage reading for pleasure for all ages. Find out what your local branch library is doing to help keep everyone reading this season.
The author goes with the Big Parade to the Corralitas Red Car easement in the morning and to see Laurel and Hardy in the evening.
The author joined the Big Parade at the Chinatown metro station and walked through landmarks of early Los Angeles history.
Barlow's primary purpose in asking the City to re-zone its property is not to build a replacement hospital. Its primary purpose is to raise millions of dollars.
The Silver Lake Library uses social media, like Facebook, Twitter and the Echo Park Silver Lake Patch blog, to reach out to local residents and tell the Library's story.
Powerful film arguing against the privatization of public education that has been screened at several local schools is now available online.
Unique LA returned for a Spring fling bringing together great artists and those that support the cause!
Barlow proposes land use changes for its property in Echo Park.
City Councilman Paul Koretz introduced a motion to have the city attorney draft an ordinance with the "gentle ban" approach. It was seconded by Councilman Herb Wesson Jr.
What ails our Neighborhood Councils and how can we genuinely empower these vital community organizations?
Tuesday evening there was yet another accident where a pedestrian was struck by a car on Rowena. More proof that we must do something NOW to make Rowena safer for pedestrians.
Why I am supporting Jimmy Gomez for Assembly
Massive changes are planned for Sunset Junction. Real urban planning could create quality public space and reinforce the unique neighborhood character, but a major political effort would be required.
The ultimate marker of success in cancer care might not be days of survival, but something less measurable and infinitely more meaningful.
The Glendale Art Association is holding an art show at the Citibank on the corner of Silver Lake Blvd and Glendale Blvd and proceeds will benefit the Silver Lake Library.
A guest blog post by President & CEO of Para Los Niños, Martine Singer.
I loved this "Brand New To The Market" private retreat I viewed this week on Broker Caravan. Check out the Rockin' Video Tour!
Our streets ought to be a safe, shared community space for people of all ages to use and enjoy.
I am freakin mad !!
I see a post-it on the screen of the computer on my desk: "Go protect your home, they're rioting, martial law imminent."