Faculty at SoCal colleges condemn LA officials for Echo Park clearance
Faculty at USC, UCLA, UC Irvine and Occidental College penned a letter to Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday to express their "grave and urgent concerns" about the city's removal of approximately 200 unhoused Angelenos living at Echo Park Lake.
Activists, Venice residents argue over homeless problem
Last week, Echo Park Lake got shut down for repairs. Police and city officials required all the homeless living there to leave and offered them hotel rooms. On Tuesday, residents in Venice are calling for similar actions to be done in their city.
'These programs don't care about you': Unhoused residents hold vigil after Echo Park closure
Unhoused residents of Echo Park and their supporters held a silent candlelight march and vigil in protest of the violent eviction of homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unhoused residents hold vigil after Echo Park closure
Unhoused residents of Echo Park and their supporters held a silent candlelight march and vigil in protest of the violent eviction of homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Echo Park closed after protests, arrests; repair and renovation project proceeds
City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell claimed success on Saturday in the effort to clean up Echo Park Lake, with the last of more than 200 homeless people removed, and a $500,000 repair and restoration project underway after days of protests that included more than 180 arrests.
Echo Park closed after protests, arrests; repair and renovation project proceeds
City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell claimed success on Saturday in the effort to clean up Echo Park Lake, with the last of more than 200 homeless people removed, and a $500,000 repair and restoration project underway after days of protests that included more than 180 arrests.
Homeless encampments cleared out at Echo Park, area now empty as crews move in to clean
The park is now empty and sanitation crews have moved in to clean up.
Day 2 Echo Park protest: 182 people arrested, including reporters, after dispersal order
Police are starting to make arrests after they ordered protesters in Echo Park to disperse earlier in the night.
4 journalists detained by LAPD while covering Echo Park protest released
Los Angeles police insisted Friday they acted quickly to identify and release members of the media who were detained while covering another night of protests outside Echo Park, where the city has been working to clear a homeless encampment to make way for a renovation project.
Day 2 Echo Park protest: LAPD making arrests after activists reject plan to clear homeless encampment
Police are starting to make arrests after they ordered protesters in Echo Park to disperse earlier in the night.
Day 2 of Echo Park protest: LAPD officers gather after unlawful assembly declared at intersection
LAPD declared an unlawful assembly for those gathering at the area of Lemoyne St. and Park Ave. in Echo Park.
Echo Park residents share their thoughts on the homeless population in the area
Residents in Echo Park have been dealing with the homeless situation for some time now.
Evictions looming for remaining residents at Echo Park Lake
Standoff continues between law enforcement and the remaining residents refusing to leave Echo Park Lake.
Day 1 of Echo Park protest: Hundreds gather to reject planned clearing of homeless encampment
A citywide tactical alert was issued Wednesday night as Los Angeles police in riot gear declared an unlawful assembly and order to disperse as hundreds of advocates for the homeless gathered in Echo Park.
Los Angeles to close Echo Park Lake, clear park's homeless residents
Activists gathered at Echo Park Lake Wednesday morning ahead of the city's plans to close the park where well more than a hundred people have taken up residence.
City officials looking for solutions for the homeless in Echo Park
A big battle is brewing in Echo Park between the homeless and the city. Homeowners and other residents are caught in the middle saying they're afraid to use the park.
Despite reduced capacity and COVID-19 concerns, Dodgers fans celebrate expected return to ballpark
The wait to watch the Boys in Blue with a Dodger Dog may soon be over!
Despite reduced capacity and COVID-19 concerns, Dodgers fans celebrate expected return to ballpark
The wait to watch the Boys in Blue with a Dodger Dog may soon be over!
Dodgers fans share memories of hall-of-fame skipper Tommy Lasorda
To baseball fans, Tommy Lasorda is the Los Angeles Dodgers. If you grew up a Dodgers fan, it means you remember Lasorda during his managerial (or even player) days or heard stories from others about his fiery leadership.
Pop-up evangelical concerts continue in LA despite COVID-19 restrictions
Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.