The cause of the structure fire at 2357 Hidalgo Ave. was not immediately known.
The reworked neighborhood wine bar will feature valet parking and a comfort menu.
The region's leading social service agency for families picked up Pepsico's 2012 Adelante Award at the Alma Awards taped last Sunday.
Our Facebook friends had fun with this question. Maybe you will too.
The venerable business magazine completely overlooked Echo Park, Los Feliz and Highland Park.
New feature that launched on Patch helps you find grocery specials in stores nearby.
Locals may view the historic flight from a number of nearby locations, including the Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles City Hall, California Science Center, JPL and the Hollywood Hills.
David Rubin bought them and resold them on e-Bay. He donated a share of the proceeds to the volunteer group that runs the book sales.
It was held Sept. 12, the day after Rampart officers allegedly shot back at a murder suspect near Downtown L.A. after a car chase.
The officers were trying to stop a traffic violator, who was not apprehended.
Isaac Rozen is now eligible to compete for 8,300 scholarships worth more than $32 million.
The alleged incidents occurred in the 2300 block of Cove Avenue.
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.
Echo Park photographer Gary Leonard checks in with another batch of images of our great lake in transition.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 33rd annual national convention. Take our poll below to let us know what you thought of Romney's speech.
Eric Stonestreet and a St. Louis Cardinals fan reportedly get into an argument before being tossed.
About 4,400 customers were dark and hot for much of Saturday afternoon and evening.
By day, you can find Melissa Rose hanging out at the Coffee Pot or the Baxter Stairs with her pooch. By night, you might spot her at El Prado or the Echoplex, but if you're not actor Stanley Tucci--don't bother.
Nashuva, the innovative Jewish outreach congregation, is traveling east to offer services. Local Jewish groups are also offering services and related ceremonies.
The Cypress Park Library hosted "An Evening of Mass Education" celebrating the book,"¡Ban This!". My poem, "My First Love", about Echo Park is included in the book.
Meet and Greet reception with Kevin James, Mayoral Candidate, at Xiomara on Melrose
Ann Romney is entitled to talk about working folks and economic hard times all she wants, but it would be nice if in her analysis there was at least some connection to economic reality.
Scott Crawford, candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 13, voicing his opinion regarding the recent ban on medical marijuana dispensaries by the L.A. City Council.
The DJs, food, brew and good cheer at the Echo Park beer mecca start at noon. The good vibes will last for days.
The thermometer peaked at 100 degrees near USC. In nearby Echo Park and Silver Lake, temperatures also reached over 100 degrees, with some local schools canceling outdoor activities.
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.
The Echo Park native spent his boyhood in Chavez Ravine and went on to become an aerospace engineer who raised his family in the Elysian Valley. Services and a memorial will be held on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Police Protective League argues that televised chases, like the one Tuesday through Echo Park and Silver Lake, endanger public safety.
Law enforcement officials are searching for a man who posed as a talent scout in order to solicit women online across Southern California.
The newly re-created Cool-A-Coo debuts Thursday.
Officials say that air quality tests performed Wednesday show that the Salton Sea likely caused the foul sulphur smell reported across Los Angeles on Monday.
A Parks spokesperson says it would take approval by the Parks Commission to change that.
Rampart police have now confirmed that Ian Schlesinger, 24, is in custody for the July 30th slaying of John Marshall High graduate Ivan Pedroza.
Wesley went missing Tuesday near Sunset Boulevard and Coronado Street in Silver Lake. A reward is being offered.