Silver Lake Neighborhood Council Elections

Why does it matter? City Hall can see engaged neighborhoods by how many of us are voting. This can carry weight in future decisions. We want them to know who is voting, and from whom they can expect a turn out at the polls when they are up for reelection. 

Where to go, what to do, when to do it:

Saturday, April 12, 10 to 4

Micheltorena Elementary School

1511 Micheltorena Street

Los…

Neighborhood Council elections are fast approaching. If you live, work, own real property or have a stake in a 'hood, i.e. worship, attended classes there, you're entitled to vote. For Silver Lake...

Candidate Forum, Thursday April 3: 6-6:40 PM meet candidates one-on-one, then on to the formal presentation from potentially dozens of locals who…

— Joanna Erdos

The John Marshall High School Academic Decathlon Team brought home more honors this weekend! The team placed 3rd overall in the state Decathlon, competing against 64 other schools. They also tied for 1st Place in the Super Quiz (with El Camino Real Charter HS, which ultimately won the top award).

We raised our score about 1000 points from City. It is the highest score a Marshall team ever earned. And I forgot to mention that Marvin Paparisto, who was the…

Remember when Kevin James ran against our City Councilmember Eric Garcetti for Mayor? And, recall that Matt Szabo was one of many candidates who vied for his seat against our current Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell? Now these men and four other Board of Public Works Members will be faced with a decision... to replace baseball fields long removed in favor of the 5 freeway in another area of Griffith Park or leave the area for picnic tables. If you're interested in making your voice heard in…

Here's the 411 on our shaker this AM

If you had a delivery stolen in NE LA in the last 5 months from your door step, a large amount has been recovered: COMMUNITY ALERT NOTIFICATION LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT February 6, 2014 Hello Silver Lake/Franklin Hills, On February 6th, 2014 our Burglary Detectives arrested a suspect who, over the past five months, has been taking packages from door steps that had been dropped off from deliveries. A large amount of the stolen property has been recovered. If you, or anyone you may know…

The CA State Board of Equalization offers 

FREE Income Tax Preparation & Family Resource Fairs

and 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is also available by appointment at five offices. 

Click here to find out more. 

Although none are in Silver Lake, if you need a ride and want to trade some of your time…

More places to gather, eat and connect are being created in Silver Lake. Wood fired pizza where there once was a hamburger stand. The new Adorn Church gathers for a patio party on Thursday…

City Council member Mitch O'Farrell with George Brauckman after delivering his first State of Hollywood address. 

The Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce's first mixer of the year will be held the family-owned landmark restaurant, The Mexican Village. Near the intersection of Silver Lake Blvd., Virgil and Beverly, the Chamber will enjoy Mexican munches, while meeting old friends and new potential business partners. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring business cards and a brief…

California Issues Regulations to Implement Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s Landmark Green-Energy Bill

 SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted unanimously last week to adopt new rules for the injection of biogas into the state’s natural-gas pipelines, ushering in an entirely new clean-energy industry in the…

Beloved Television icon Huell Howser passed a year ago today. Councilmember Tom LaBonge will lead a gathering at the Observatory at 4 p.m. today. Thanks to …

Today is another no burn day. If you have any view in Silver Lake, you know that the crud in the air hasn't been pretty and particulate levels are up. The AQMD to the rescue, declaring no wood or wood products fires in designated areas. Click on map for full area. You might be saying, this isn't news to me. Well, it might be news to your friends, as we smelled fireplace smoking burning this morning. Be…

Free Biodynamic Composting Seminar in Los Angeles with Mr. Jack McAndrew

Date: Saturday, January 18th, rain or shine Time: 10am Duration: 2 to 3 hours but stay as short or as long as you'd like

Where: Micheltorena School Garden, 1511 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. Garden located at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Micheltorena Street. Transit Stop nearby, Bike…

Ever spent two years mourning your loved one and watching the inheritance they worked to earn and save for you be spent on legal fees and devalue during a market downturn? Not to mention your relationship sours with the dear one they trusted with their finances? It is a common story I've lived and had told to me by others. 

Why is it that in other states probate is such a matter of course and in…

According to Patch, homes and roll down doors in three districts will now be able to display murals. 

Will this be the best legislation for those areas? Will Silver Lake's CD13 and CD4 want to follow suit? 

Concerns expressed on…

The favorite Santa at Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic is under the weather. So the rest of us elves need to pitch in. Teresa Padua, Director, says to goal is to collect 400+ toys for needy girls and boys, ages 0 to 12. 

We hear from Vince...

Sunday, Dec. 15, from 2 -3 pm, at the Polka-Dot Plaza, corner Griffith Park Blvd. and Edgecliff Dr., the community will be honoring and bidding a sad farewell to El Conquistador Restaurant.

 

CD 13 Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell (or his representative) will present a…