A man finds out that his youth is over when his wife and children no longer fit in his racy sports car.
Advice to mothers about not scaring their kids with familiar poems and sayings.
scaling back the mileage, adding on the mental preparation. and pasta. this marathon life is very european.
Countdown to the LA Marathon from first time marathoner, Silver Lake resident Howie Goldklang
What was it like in the great days of train travel in the 40s, 50s and a little later? People loved riding trains, gave them romantic names, and even wrote songs about them.
Some current information on valuing income properties in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA.
The new pedestrian plaza at Sunset Triangle Park surprised many in the community by its sudden existence and coat of bright green polka dots. Neighbors with good taste expressed alarm.
The Groundbreaking of Headworks is a new chapter for the Silver Lake Reservoirs, as it keeps them open and creates opportunities for the Reservoir's future.
Gabriella Charter School, a local, public K-8 school was recently named Charter School of the Year, selected out of 982 charter schools statewide.
Silver Lake Female Festival celebrates International Women's Month by showcasing female creatives with proceeds benefiting DTLA's Downtown Womens Center.
A letter from Gerson Cervantes, a pre-high school student from Argentina at Evans Community Adult School asking Assemblymember Gil Cedillo to support adult education.
Open Letter to Silver Lake NC Regarding motion opposing Prop 39 Colocation of Micheltorena Street ES.
What's the real reason Superintendent Deasy and the LA Unified School Board want to cut adult education?
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills plans a massive intensification of its Conditional Use Permit for its land near the new headworks reservoir for Silver Lake.
It was a great afternoon, everything was peaceful with the demonstrations. A few people were hassled for smoking a joint.
The author stumbles across a book that demystifies economics and trade.
What I learned at the Prepare Ur Pet (P.U.P.) event at Blue Collar Working Dog.
A look at the divisive and inequitable law that allows private charter school corporations to seize and occupy space on public school campuses.
What happens to your pets in case of a disaster? Blue Collar Working Dog is hosting a free town hall event to address these questions and more.
Results of our February 2012 rent survey in Highland Park. You might be surprised by how cheap the rents are, at least compared to Silver Lake and Echo Park.
Luis Lopez is president of Los Angeles' East Area Planning Commission and candidate for the 51st Assembly District, representing Northeast L.A. For more information, visit lopezforassembly.com
The City's proposed mural greatly improves existing law. Nonetheless, it has some troubling provisions.
Our survey of rents in Silver Lake in January turned up a surprise: The median 2 bedroom / 1 bath apartment was asking $2195 per month! Get the details on the Silver Lake rental market in this post.
Sophomore blog entry of my own experiences as part of Occupy Los Angeles ... give it a read, give it some thought, pass it along and let's talk about it?
Too many students in LA aren’t getting the education they deserve. Join a citywide rally this Saturday, Feb. 4, to tell our elected leaders to put students first!
The "Rethink Glendale Blvd." workshop was an incredible example of the good that can come from giving community members a voice.
New Kids Dance Classes begin in Silverlake on Feb 11th.
A week remains to save LAUSD Adult Education, a lifeline for immigrant families, impoverished communities, and students of color. Several local business have helped in the effort to save the program.
Echo Park residents can lobby for changes in the local Community Plan that would lead to changes in zoning along the Glendale Boulevard Corridor.
Frank McCourt's transfer of the parking lots to another entity should be voidable under the City's subdivision ordinances, which requires the Dodgers to comply with CEQA.
The Ukulady & Friendsies are coming to Lot 1 Friday, January 20th, for an evening of Quirky Songs, Tasty Snacks & Frosty Beverages!
Budget shortfalls are threatening a vital LAUSD lifeline for tens of thousands of Angelenos. Stand up to save adult education.
My introduction to the Occupy Movement and what I'm seeking out as part of Occupy Los Angeles. This is my personal perspective as a new Occupier from Echo Park. Let's have a conversation, shall we?
The Glendale Corridor's history should be reflected in its re-design.
A Ukulele Salute to the reign of North Korean Leader, Kim Jong Un!
United Way claims it creates pathways out of poverty, but its policies exacerbate poverty, segregation and discrimination.
From Angelino Heights, The Ukulady wishes all Humans Peace on Earth via Snacks!
An indoor/outdoor playground for kids in Silver Lake.
The Garbutt house is a national historic building but the public cannot see it except from a distance.
The powerful lessons from last week's storm and how to think ahead for next time.