Drill by Echo Park Lake.
Photo by Martin Cox
Book chronicles Los Feliz’s 200-year history
Los Feliz—A book about the history of the neighborhood is now available, authored by the Los Feliz Improvement Association. Observing Los Feliz is a collection of historical articles that were first published in the LFIA’s newsletter over the course of three decades. LFIA
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Well in the works
Echo Park—Readers asked what was that big green drilling rig doing at Echo Park Lake on Tuesday? The drill, operated by a small crew, was taking soil samples for a groundwater well installation, according to a Department of Recreation and Parks spokesperson.
The Eastsider 2025 Year-End Fundraiser: Help Us Keep Telling Your Stories
Fifteen years ago, The Eastsider began as a one-man blog — just me, a notebook, and a phone. I covered community meetings, missing taco trucks, and the occasional coyote sighting.
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