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Sobriety Checkpoint in Echo Park tonight
Starting a 8:00 pm tonight, the Northeast Division will be conducting a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint at the intersection of Echo Park Avenue and Sunset Blvd. The Division’s news release cites “80 driving under the influence-related and 792 hit and run traffic collisions” so far this year in the Northeast area of Los Angeles. […]
Tonight: Riverside Dr. Park/Elysian Park Expansion meeting
When: Wednesday, Sept 30th, 2009 Where: Dickerson Employee Benefits, 1918 Riverside Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90039 Field Deputy Alejandra Marroquin writes: “Designs for our future park have been completed and recently, the Department of Recreation and Parks completed their CEQA document as part of the City’s requirement to inform stakeholders and the public about the […]
Will your winter garden be above ground or in the ground?
In Los Angeles, planting edibles in the ground can be a bit precarious. A fabulous L.A.-based blog, Homegrown Evolution, has done all the heavy lifting when it comes to whether to plant the green beans, tomatoes, and all the other goodies above ground, or in the ground. As the Homegrown Evolution blog points out, most […]
Fender Bender in Vons Parking lot
A concerned Echo Park resident contacted us today about a “hit and run” incident in the Echo Park Vons parking lot in which a vehicle hit another car, and then left the scene. “If you were hit by a big old, faded green Ford truck today in the Echo Park Vons parking lot (Alvarado and […]
EP Time Travel Mart Co-Creator takes on Jeopardy!
Jon Korn, originally from Concord, MA and the co-creator of the Echo Park Time Travel Mart, has appeared two nights in a row on the popular game show Jeopardy! On Wednesday, September 23, his one-day cash earnings totaled $25,602. Among other things, Jon Korn is also a Programmer for Outfest 2009. You can check out […]
Okay it’s not Echo Park… but we likes it
It’s true… we occasionally cross the Echo Park borders to check out some cheap eats. This is one such occasion. Starting this weekend, Flore Cafe in Silverlake is hosting a couple of “All-you-can-eat” special days. Going on for three days, from Saturday, September 26 through Monday, September 28, the cafe will be serving all-you-can-eat vegan […]
Echo Park “Rehabilitation” Project Walking Tour
The City of Los Angeles Proposition O Citizens Oversight Advisory Committee (COAC), representatives from the Bureaus of Engineering and Sanitation, partners from the Department of Recreation and Parks, and design consultants Black & Veatch, will be conducting a walking tour of the Echo Park Lake Rehabilitation project on Tuesday, September 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 […]
3rd Annual “Seize the Sizzle Salsa Contest”
The Echo Park Farmers’ Market is holding its annual “Seize the Sizzle Salsa Contest” on Friday, September 25, 2009, judging from 6:00–7:00 pm. This is the third year the competition between local shoppers and vendors to create the best salsa has taken place. The EP Farmer’s market, operated by Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles […]
AYC’s new “Early Dinner Deal”
Starting tonight, Tuesday, September 22, the Allston Yacht Club is introducing the Early Dinner Deal. From Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30-7:00 pm, for 16 bucks you get 3 courses. They also have $20.00 wine bottle specials. From 5:30-7:00 during the week, happy hour specials include specially priced cocktails, discounted food, $5 red & white wines and […]
GEPENC meeting tonight will focus on ACP
What: Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council When: Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm Where: St. Paul Cathedral Center, 840 N. Echo Park Avenue (across from the Echo Park Boathouse) Mr. Larry Bezark, ACP Task Force Co-Chair from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Integrated Pest Control Branch will present information on the Asian […]
Via email, Bradley of the Northeast Community Police Advisory Board (NOE CPAB) notified the community of several gang arrests that occurred this morning at around 4:00 am in the Glassell Park, Cypress Park, and Echo-Elysian Park communities and surrounding areas. The notification continues as follows: “This morning at 0400, your Finest the Northeast Los Angeles […]
Park[ing] Day LA in Echo Park
Par[ing] Day LA takes place today across the city, transforming metered parking spots into “temporary public parks.” The event wraps up in Echo Park from 7:00pm – 11:00pm at Logan Street and Park Avenue near the lake. They will be screening Contested Streets, Alley Cats, and the Triplets of Belleville. “Bring your Park[ing] Day LA […]
Saturday: Hurt Model at the Cactus Gallery
Echo Park residents of the band “Hurt Model” are playing on Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 pm at the Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock. They are joining LA residents Clevis on the stage. The show is free and BYOB, come support your local artists! The Cactus Gallery, Eagle Rock 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, […]
Auto Accident off the 5 Freeway and Stadium Way
Driving home from work this evening, at around 5:45 pm, I noticed this car accident at the 5 freeway off Stadium way and Landa Street. A car was completely flipped over, and rescue workers were on the scene. The 5 South offramp is completely blocked, so make plans to get off earlier (there’s no Dodger […]