The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council voted last night to oppose the sale of alcohol and 24-hour operation at the 7-11 store proposed for the corner of York Boulevard and Tonawanda Avenue. The project’s developer told the Council and area residents that, if the 7-11 does not go forward, they can expect a laundromat at...
Los Angeles’ first “Parklet” was dedicated Saturday in Highland Park. The Parklet is a street patio, on York Boulevard between Avenue 50 and 51. It is not affiliated with any particular business, but will give area residents and patrons of local businesses a place to socialize, relax and enjoy an ice cream, coffee or...
by Eddie Rivera Looking back, it all seems so innocent. Certainly the Beatles story has been repeated so many times as to be either a fairy tale you tell your children, or some vast, multi-layered mythology, complete with heroes, villains, complex anti-heroes and fair maidens, and others simply touched by Saint Lucky. But before...
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce has released its position on the proposed 7-11 development, in the form of a letter, which the Arroyo Seco Journal has received: Highland Park Chamber of Commerce Position on a York Boulevard 7-11 To Whom It May Concern: The Board of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce is...
A proposed development on York Boulevard—hinged on a new 7-11 store-—is proving controversial. A great deal of attention has been paid to the rapidly changing nature of York Boulevard between Avenue 50 and Avenue 52, with its mix of long-established businesses and new design studios and eateries. Now another section of York, an area...
Before a full house of members at El Arco Iris restaurant Wednesday night, the Northeast Democratic Club held its official endorsement meeting, endorsing candidates for a host of offices, including the Mayor and City Council. Eric Garcetti received the group’s nod for Mayor, while Jose Gardea received their endorsement for the seat in City...
The three official candidates for LA City Council District One, plus one write-in, addressed a moderately packed meeting room at Franklin High last night in a forum presented by the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council (HHPNC), The Arroyo Seco Journal, the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce and the Highland Park Heritage Trust. The four...
Nancy Paredes and her four children—Savannah, Hannah, Joey and Nathan— were already facing a bleak Christmas. Then, on December 18, an accidental fire swept through their apartment building, leaving them homeless. But not without a community. Fire Engine company 12, the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, Target, Sir Michael and others, quickly organized and...
The candidate filings for the March 5 city election are complete and signatures have been turned in. Here is the final list of qualified candidates: City Council, District 1 Gilbert Cedillo Jose A. Gardea William “Rodriguez” Morrison (pending signature validation) Jesse Rosas City Council, District 13 Michael Schafer Robert Negrete Ana Grande (pending...
“People Helping People” was the theme of the 68th annual Northeast Los Angeles Parade, which headed down North Figueroa Street in Highland Park Sunday afternoon. “We chose the theme because it reflects what our community is all about,” said Highland Park Chamber of Commerce President Yolanda Nogueira. “There are so many people who help...
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