If you've been itching to try a Sweaty Sundays dance class with master Ryan Heffington but were too chicken to go, now's your chance to test the sweaty waters; take the intro class this coming Sunday!
Echo Park Rising for Kids & Parents includes a FREE afternoon variety extravaganza at Lot 1 Cafe with The Ukulady & Friendsies!
Because Silverlake is now what the city calls a ‘destination point’ in LA, it’s also becoming harder and harder to park your car in front of your residence. Are you feeling parking pain? Read on…
Pet owners who forget to plan for their pets evacuation are risking their own lives as well as those of their pets.
Fact: 97% of RDA money comes out of the city's general fund.
LAUSD Board President Mónica García helps the Gülenist religious sect expand their charter school chain locally in exchange for campaign donations and speaking opportunities.
Chick-Fil-A's has already lost the culture war
Expanding one runway at LAX before we modernize its broken, out of date terminals and build a rail line to the airport is a bad investment. More runway space won't matter if passengers can't use it.
There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.
GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated nonprofits in Echo Park, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top-rated nonprofits to give, volunteer, or intern with.
In the face of adversity, LA finds community and civic engagement.
What does the future hold for the Silver Lake Branch Library?
If patients were liars or malingerers he hardly noticed. He did his job, he paid his taxes, and he walked. He died two years ago this weekend.
LAUSD, renowned for kowtowing to the corporate charter sector, is, by necessity, beginning to fight back against the tide of school privatization epitomized by Proposition 39.
This is the 2nd of 13 round table discussion that Mitch O'Farrell will be hosting as part of his campaign for LA City Council, District 13. Campaign & upcoming events: www.MitchforCityCouncil.org
How can Controller Greuel claim to be the taxpayer's watchdog and carry on about transparency and accountability when she is unwilling to follow state law
Four years after a scathing audit of LA City emergency preparedness, LA City Controller Wendy Greuel is not seeing enough changes.
A Downtown newbie's wide-eyed impressions of the city, its people and all the fabulous quirks that make living in Los Angeles so great.
One doctor explores the marriage equality debate from inside an ICU.
LA writer of novels, stage and screen lists her favorite places to write (or not write).
Greuel, Garcetti and Perry, all elected officials, allowed the fire response times to grow and to reach crisis levels until the close proximity of the 2013 mayor's election forced them to respond.
A climate of discontent developed early in the Controller's term and continued throughout her tenure, climaxing in L.A.'s near bankruptcy.
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!