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Two Arrests Made in Echo Park Stairway Shooting
Police apprehended a 19-year-old and a 14-year-old on Friday evening. Both are believed to have gang affiliations, though that may not have been the motive for the killing.

Anthea Raymond was a Patch local editor until May 2013.
Police apprehended a 19-year-old and a 14-year-old on Friday evening. Both are believed to have gang affiliations, though that may not have been the motive for the killing.

At least one observer thinks so after scanning the pavement outside one Silver Lake restaurant over the weekend.
Critics say the new store will change the character of the historic community, and threaten small businesses. Silver Lake resident Kristin Bedford was there and shared these photos.
Echo Park and Silver Lake residents will have rare to see helicopters at rest Saturday at Hansen Dam.
Two new casual restaurants will take over two spaces beloved in the community.
The over 6 billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year saves afterschool progarms and much early childcare programs.
The public , including Echo Park and Silver Lake residents, now has two weeks to review and discuss suggested alterations to the plan.
The over 6 billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year saves afterschool progarms and much early childcare programs.
Californians are expected to take advantage of the mid-week holiday with longer trips, many in planes. Which weekend are you celebrating?
Detectives were still working the case late Wednesday evening. They are seeking several suspects but are not sure the death is gang-related.
A candidate for the CD 13 seat opening next year thinks so. How will McCourt--and others running--react?
The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the reward Wednesday morning. It was requested by LAPD's Northeast Division, which is handling the case.
Soon after LAUSD issued a statement explaining its decision to eliminate almost all after school programs except the All-City Marching Band from its new budget.
As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters and LADWP workers were still hard at work trying to stop the gusher.
The new event will feature outdoor screenings of favorite feature films paired with a short by a local filmmaker. "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" kicks things off July 11.
Twelve teams raised almost $25,000 in pledges to support the Micheltorena Elementary School in Silver Lake.
Local restaurant maven Dana Hollister is now fully in charge and has launched the remake, which will include a reworked menu.
Patch took home two L.A. Press Club awards on Sunday night. Check out photos of Patch colleagues and the event.
LAUSD trustees are also expected to vote on the district's final budget Tuesday. It calls for the virtual elimination of the "After the Bell" programs.
The actor spelled "raconteur" to win the first annual event.