On the day Los Angeles burned, I climbed high above the city for bit of sanity amid nature. That's where I found an unforgettable scene of a city consumed by rage and fire.
Fandango Salon in Sunset Junction serves up Charity with a dash of Bitters! This Sunday morning come enjoy Fandango's Yearly Garage & Bake Sale and have yourself a little "Hair of the Dog."
Mitch O'Farrell is a public servant, and candidate for Los Angeles City Council, 13th District. www.mitchforcitycouncil.org
The Master Plan for the Barlow Hospital project proposes very significant changes in the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Heights Community Plan area.
The Ukulady reviews her own Kids MusicPartyShow at Lot 1!
Former Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce president Cheryl Revkin talks about her participation and subsequent illegal arrest at a demonstration downtown after the beating of Rodney King.
I invite the community to learn more about me and my campaign at a mixer this evening, April 24th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Edendale restaurant, 2838 Rowena Avenue , Silver Lake, CA 90039.
A proposal for Silver Lake sees water-cleansing wetlands, public space, and habitat, all while preserving once the DWP takes the Reservoirs out of service.
Opening Reception for Coagula Curatorial Gallery in Chinatown with featured artist Tim Youd
A car heading west on Effie Street collided with a white pickup at the intersection of Sanborn Avenue in Silver Lake.
Family friendly screening of stop motion animated TV shows at the Silver Lake Library on Saturday, April 21 from 10:30-11:30 am.
Personal profile of an Echo Park icon..
The Beastie Boy returns to L.A. to curate 17 days of art and music at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary. He talks to blogger Erik H about the show, his time in Echo Park-Silver Lake and the Tupac hologram.
In which I share what I've learned about educating my kids since those first brutal days, infant in arms, when I was faced with the question: "So, have you put his name on any lists yet?"
Santigold's sophomore album Master of My Make-Believe is a musical collaboration nothing short of brilliant.
Deskunking Your Dog in Sunset Junction
The DWP's latest project abuses Silver Lake residents, causing many to become ill by DWP's flagrant disregard of local and State regulations.
Social justice activists announce the formal campaign to recall Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education President Mónica García.
The tax being paid to the federal government is the same money going to the paychecks of the agents that kick the doors in.
The Muckenthaler in Fullerton will exhibit Don Normark's photographs of the people of Chavez Ravine several years before the bulldozers arrived.
The Ukulady's Kid PartyShowFun at Lot 1 was a hit! Join us for the Next FREE SHOW for KIDS & their Handlers on April 21, 4pm! And Sitar, Ukulele & Toy Accordion on April 15th!
Be careful how you name your infants. The wrong choice could hound the kid through life.
An obstetrician ponders the issue of "anchor babies" and what it means to be American.
The DEA, IRS, and the U.S. Marshalls raided The Old Blue Sky Coffee shop in Oakland on Monday.
New Dodgers owners might have to start the CEQA process over if they decide to redevelop the stadium land.
A Serious Accident Emphasizes the Urgent Need for Quick Completion of the Silver Lake Running Path.
Bi-racial actress Kaypri finds opportunities on the stages of East Los Angeles to tell stories of color and her one woman show happens Saturday March 31st at Voiced: The Silver Lake Female Festival.
One business expert says the new Dodger ownership could build restaurants, hotel and shops on the stadium land.
Powerful plea from Silver Lake's Micheltorena Street Elementary School community to prevent a forced Prop 39 colocation at the hands of the Citizens of the World Charter Corporation.
Everyone employed at the shops I visited seemed nervous about the decision that the Council will take.
"Edendale" is fiction set in Los Angeles's north-eastern hills and valleys.
This blog was originally posted as the Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the "individual mandate" of the Affordable Care Act. We re-post after Thursday's decision letting the provision stand.
The Affordable Care Act is a significant first step towards reducing unnecessary suffering in health care.
The massive influx of special interest dollars, legalized by cases like Citizens United, threaten California's, as well as our nation's, democratic system of government.
Musical Entertainer, The Ukulady, presents Monthly Free Shows for Kids & Humans at Lot 1!
Lionel Rolfe meets up with Gerry Nicosia, the distinguished Kerouac biographer, among other things.
I can behave at a restaurant but can my dog???
Happy LA Marathon Eve
This amazing letter was mailed to Board President Garcia in January by former Evans student Oxana Miliaeva. The LAUSD School Board does not want more success stories like this one.
Two L.A. Moms constantly ask themselves, “Are we really raising our kids here?” They are Stacie Burrows and Shannon Noel. Both can be seen during Silver Lake Female Festival