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…

What does it take to lead a healthy life? How do we build a healthy community? We know we need good clinics and hospitals staffed by skilled professionals to keep us healthy and and treat us when we're not. But it takes a lot more than that. A healthy community has good schools, plentiful park space, healthy food options, minimal pollution, few or no gangs.

Sharing experiences is one way to build a healthier community. First Person is…

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…

February Flamenco Dinner Theater at El Cid, the Los Angeles landmark that’s an authentically replicated 16^th century Spanish Tavern has been presenting world-class flamenco for over 50 years. The iconic El Cid flamenco shows, taking place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, are a must-see filled with dynamic rhythms from internationally and locally recognized artists performing the classic style of pure flamenco dance and live music in an environment reminiscent of its Spanish…

This Valentine’s Day weekend, Fri, Feb 14^th and Sat, Feb 15th, El Cid presents three shows each night with two shows of world-class Flamenco Dinner Theater, complete with four-course pre-fixe dinner (including a vegan option!) with soup, salad, choice of entrée, dessert, and includes a special valentine’s mini-craft cocktail in an edible chocolate cup made from Stoli Vodka and Laura Ann’s Jam and a split of Cava to share, and a special midnight risqué burlesque show each night…

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

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Looking for a book keeper or a book keeper recommendation from a local business. We need someone one day at week to come into our studio on Rowena - across from Ivanhoe in the Rodger Building. 

Let us know your rates, availability and interest. 

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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…

El Cid presents the best in live Americana, roots, and outlaw country music with its weekly Honky Tonk Hacienda Thursdays. Jazz Tuesdays-The Moonrise Club on Tuesdays and on Thursday January 30 and February 13 brings old time, hot jazz, western swing, and other acoustical iterations from the 20’s and 30’s to El Cid.

The venue began as a popular 1925 café / speakeasy originally called the Jail Café.  There is no cover before 8:30 p.m.; $5 thereafter. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. on…

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…