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CommunityJun 13, 2026

Super Fun Saturday at the Autry, Coffee and Connections in Eagle Rock more Eastside weekend events

Super Fun Saturday at the Autry, Coffee and Connections in Eagle Rock more Eastside weekend events The Eastsider…

CommunityJun 12, 2026

CHP Issues Silver Alert For 67-Year-Old Missing in Highland Park

CHP Issues Silver Alert For 67-Year-Old Missing in Highland Park…

CommunityJun 12, 2026

LA Zoo celebrates birth of male zebra foal

Griffith Park—The Los Angeles Zoo Friday announced the birth of a male Grevy's zebra foal, born this spring and kept behind the scenes for a few weeks to bond with his mother.

CommunityJun 11, 2026

Where should you be eating this summer? This cozy Echo Park bistro is the answer

The roast chicken is turning this tiny neighborhood restaurant into a destination.

Public SafetyJun 12, 2026

SUV crashes, burns on 101 Freeway in Boyle Heights

Boyle Heights—A sports utility vehicle erupted in flames after a single-vehicle crash in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol reported tody.

CommunityJun 11, 2026

326 Leslie Way, Highland Park, CA 90042

326 Leslie Way, Highland Park, CA 90042…

Public SafetyJun 11, 2026

LAFD says fire damage may have left Westlake residence unsafe

LAFD says fire damage may have left Westlake residence unsafe A carport blaze in the Westlake neighborhood quickly engulfed an adjacent two-story home Wednesday night, potentially rendering it…

BusinessJun 3, 2026

An Indian food gem flourishes inside this Echo Park convenience store

Where to find the best Indian food near Dodger Stadium. It's at Leo Market, an Echo Park convenience store on Sunset Boulevard.

CommunityJun 12, 2026

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ArtsJun 10, 2026

FIFA countdown concert set for Downtown LA

Downtown LA is hosting a special pre-game concert Wednesday night to kick off the FIFA World Cup, featuring a unique virtual connection between the three host cities of Los Angeles, Toronto, and…

ArtsJun 9, 2026

Hugo Soto-Martinez pushes to allow noncitizens to vote in LA elections

Los Angeles could soon expand voting rights to noncitizens if a new proposal gains traction in City Hall. The measure, being developed alongside other potential charter amendments, would need city…

CommunityJun 9, 2026

LACC to honor graduates ranging in age from 14 to 77

Los Angeles City College will host its 2026 commencement ceremony this week, celebrating an exceptionally diverse graduating class that spans seven decades, from a 14-year-old cybersecurity graduate…

Public SafetyJun 8, 2026

Firefighters knock down Echo Park house fire

Firefighters Quick to Contain Echo Park House Fire A swift response from the LAFD prevented a dangerous situation from escalating when firefighters extinguished a single-story home fire on North…

Public SafetyJun 7, 2026

Man killed in Downtown crash

Man Killed in Downtown LA Collision A tragic accident Sunday morning claimed the life of a young passenger when a northbound vehicle collided with a parked car at the intersection of Alameda and…

City HallJun 5, 2026

Nithya Raman gains ground on Spencer Pratt in L.A. mayor's race

Community Newsletter Summary The race for LA's mayoral runoff is tightening as continued ballot counting narrows the gap between second-place contenders Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, with the…

City HallJun 5, 2026

L.A. City Council approves $315,000 salary for new L.A. Animal Services general manager

L.A. City Council Approves Leadership Package for New Animal Services Director The city unanimously backed a comprehensive compensation package worth over $330,000 for the newly appointed head of…

BusinessJun 12, 2026

County offers claims help to businesses hit by oil spill in East LA

East Los Angeles—Los Angeles County officials Friday encouraged East Los Angeles businesses affected by last month's crude oil spill to seek assistance filing compensation claims for financial losses, property damage…