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The Eastsider LA The Eastsider publishes scenes, sightings and stories from the Eastside of Los Angeles. Who is in charge here? What does The Eastsider Cover? Suggestions?

he Eastsider is a neighborhood news blog and website that publishes original stories, observations and curated summaries and links to other trusted web sites. All of our content is curated for readers who live and love the Eastside of Los Angeles. The Eastsider relies upon some trustworthy and talented contributors to report and write stories as well as the many readers who are an important source

of tips, story ideas and photos

The Eastsider published its first post on July 28, 2008. Jesús Sanchez, a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in newspaper and online journalism, is the founder and publisher of The Eastsider and TheEastsiderLA.com. Sanchez was born in Boyle Heights and raised in East Los Angeles and the west San Gabriel Valley. He has called Echo Park home for more than 30 years. Sanchez has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and the California Chicano News Media Association for his work in online journalism. The Eastsider loves L.A. but we only cover these Eastside neighborhoods: Angeleno Heights, Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Cypress Park, Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, East LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Heights, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Hermon, Highland Park, Historic Filipinotown, Lincoln Heights, Los Feliz, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Northeast LA, Silver Lake & Solano Canyon. Where is the Eastside? This is a touchy and often controversial subject. The Eastsider has caught a lot of flack from a “Border Patrol” who can’t stand the fact that neighborhoods change. Historically speaking, many say anything east of the Los Angeles River is Eastside, and many narrow it down further to just Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights. Some throw in unincorporated East Los Angeles. Definitions of The Eastside will always be fluid but for now, the Eastsider’s domain includes the neighborhoods mentioned in the section above. Your support is important! The Eastsider is a small, local business that needs to pay its freelancers, bills and invest in upgrades and services in order to report and write the stories that our readers rely on to stay informed and connected. We support this mission by selling advertising, monthly Reader Sponsorships and one-time contributions. (We are a private business, so

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El Sereno—A colorful end to a rainy Tuesday. Thanks to Daniel C. for sharing his photo.
10/16/2025

El Sereno—A colorful end to a rainy Tuesday. Thanks to Daniel C. for sharing his photo.

Ross Dress for Less opened a new store on Saturday at 6305 York Blvd., taking over the former Rite Aid space. The off-pr...
10/16/2025

Ross Dress for Less opened a new store on Saturday at 6305 York Blvd., taking over the former Rite Aid space. The off-price retailer said the store, part of a national expansion, will employ about 55 to 60 people.

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The county Board of Supervisors declared a local state of emergency Tuesday in response to ongoing federal immigration e...
10/15/2025

The county Board of Supervisors declared a local state of emergency Tuesday in response to ongoing federal immigration enforcement raids, alleging the actions are preventing people from going to work and forcing some businesses to close.

The county Board of Supervisors declared a local state of emergency Tuesday in response to ongoing federal immigration enforcement raids, alleging the actions are preventing people from going to work

Actress Diane Keaton, whose death was reported over the weekend, spent some of her early years living in a Quonset hut i...
10/15/2025

Actress Diane Keaton, whose death was reported over the weekend, spent some of her early years living in a Quonset hut in Hermon, according to an excerpt from her 2020 memoir.

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🚧 Eagle Rock residents call for safer streetsAfter a crash last year sent a car careening into her home, Sara Lov instal...
10/15/2025

🚧 Eagle Rock residents call for safer streets
After a crash last year sent a car careening into her home, Sara Lov installed steel-and-concrete bollards and planters to prevent it from happening again. But neighbors say the city still hasn’t stepped up to make the intersection at Townsend Ave. and Ave. 51 safer.

After a crash injured three people, Eagle Rock residents are urging the city to add safety measures to Townsend Avenue to prevent future accidents.

The National League Championship Series will shift to Dodger Stadium Thursday following an off day Wednesday with the Do...
10/15/2025

The National League Championship Series will shift to Dodger Stadium Thursday following an off day Wednesday with the Dodgers two victories away from a second consecutive World Series appearance.

An overturned semi- trailer involved in a multi- vehicle crash coupled with an oil spill shut down all lanes of a freewa...
10/15/2025

An overturned semi- trailer involved in a multi- vehicle crash coupled with an oil spill shut down all lanes of a freeway connector road for several hours near Griffith Park Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol reported.

A blistering late-summer heat wave is baking Southern California with highs in the 90s and triple digits in the valleys. Cooling centers are open across Los Angeles as officials warn of heat-related illness, thunderstorms, and flash flood risks before a cooling trend arrives later this week.

ICYMI: A motion by City Councilmembers Eunisses Hernandez and Monica Rodriguez calls for designating an intersection nea...
10/15/2025

ICYMI: A motion by City Councilmembers Eunisses Hernandez and Monica Rodriguez calls for designating an intersection near CCAC’s headquarters as Maryanne Hayashi Square -- where Boston Street and Bellevue Avenue meet E. Edgeware Road.

At 90, nonprofit leader Maryanne Hayashi is set to be honored with “Maryanne Hayashi Square” in Angeleno Heights, recognizing decades of service to L.A. youth.

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10/15/2025

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East Hollywood— Googly-eyed and ready to roll. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and his dog, Detroit, showed off a bike-...
10/15/2025

East Hollywood— Googly-eyed and ready to roll. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and his dog, Detroit, showed off a bike-lane sweeper this weekend. Details below. Photo by Barry Lank.

A statewide Street Vendor Protection Act has been signed into law, protecting street vendors' sensitive personal informa...
10/15/2025

A statewide Street Vendor Protection Act has been signed into law, protecting street vendors' sensitive personal information, which was collected during local permitting processes, from being accessed by federal immigration enforcement agencies.

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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in Greater Los Angeles this year — 133 virus-positive mosquitoes so far,...
10/15/2025

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in Greater Los Angeles this year — 133 virus-positive mosquitoes so far, plus three dead birds that also been tested positive.

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Welcome to The Eastsider

What is The Eastsider? The Eastsider is a neighborhood news blog and website that publishes original stories, observations and links to other trusted web sites. All of our content is curated for readers who live and love the Eastside of Los Angeles. The Eastsider relies upon some trustworthy and talented contributors to report and write stories as well as the many readers who are an important source of tips, story ideas and photos (submit them here). The Eastsider has been named as Best Neighborhood blog and by L.A. Magazine and L.A. Weekly. The Eastsider published its first post on July 28, 2008.

Who is in charge here? Jesús Sanchez, a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in newspaper and online journalism, is the founder and publisher of The Eastsider and TheEastsiderLA.com. Sanchez was born in Boyle Heights and raised in East Los Angeles and the west San Gabriel Valley. He has called Echo Park home for more than 30 years. Sanchez has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and the California Chicano News Media Association for his work in new media and online journalism. Sanchez was also one of the founding board members of the Local Independent Online News Publishers. Unless otherwise noted, stories, photos and other content appearing on The Eastsider were created by Sanchez.

What does The Eastsider cover? The Eastsider loves L.A. but we only cover these Eastside neighborhoods: Angeleno Heights, Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Cypress Park, Eagle Rock, East Los Angeles, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Heights, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Hermon, Highland Park, Historic Filipinotown, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Northeast LA, Silver Lake & Solano Canyon. Click here to view a map of our coverage area.

Where is the Eastside? This is a touchy and often controversial subject. The Eastsider has caught a lot of flack from a “Border Patrol” who can’t stand the fact that neighborhoods change. Historically speaking, many say anything east of the Los Angeles River is Eastside, and many narrow it down further to just Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights. Some throw in unincorporated East Los Angeles. Definitions of The Eastside will always be fluid but for now, the Eastsider’s domain includes the neighborhoods mentioned in the section above.