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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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ICYMI: Our latest review. Have you been? What do you think?

Discover A Ti in Echo Park, a Mexican tapas spot with Japanese influences, serving inventive small plates like crispy duck mole and sashimi tostadas.

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One woman found charred pages in Elysian Park; another came across them sweeping up Echo Park Avenue.

Echo Park and Higland Park -- Amid the ash and soot falling on parts of the Eastside, there are scorched and blackened pieces of paper, pages from books and legal

And soupy ice cream.
11/01/2025

And soupy ice cream.

On Thursday morning, the LADWP said that power had been restored to more than 200,000 customers since the start of the windstorm. But that was cold comfort to those customers

As firefighters battle several fires ravaging the Southland, L.A. County officials Friday warned businesses against the ...
11/01/2025

As firefighters battle several fires ravaging the Southland, L.A. County officials Friday warned businesses against the illegal practice of price gouging and urged residents to report suspected violations.

The Altadena branches of Cafe de Leche and Amara Kitchen were both destroyed by fire.
10/01/2025

The Altadena branches of Cafe de Leche and Amara Kitchen were both destroyed by fire.

Fire destroys branches of Highland Park cafes

More erroneous evacuation alerts were sent to tens of thousands of residents overnight, prompting waves of criticism fro...
10/01/2025

More erroneous evacuation alerts were sent to tens of thousands of residents overnight, prompting waves of criticism from people already on edge from the Southland fires. The county's emergency management director insisted Friday it is a "top priority" to determine what is causing the bogus notifications.

More erroneous evacuation alerts were sent to tens of thousands of residents overnight, prompting waves of criticism from people already on edge from the Southland fires. The county's emergency management

Cost in the billions.
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Cost in the billions.

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Ways to help.
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Ways to help.

Helping Hands

Death toll rising.
10/01/2025

Death toll rising.

While the death toll from the various wildfires ravaging parts of the Los Angeles area remained unclear today, relatives of four people who died in the Eaton Fire near Altadena

Help for law enforcement.
10/01/2025

Help for law enforcement.

Hundreds of members of the California National Guard were deployed to the Los Angeles area today to assist with law enforcement duties around the array of wildfires burning in the

More wind coming
10/01/2025

More wind coming

With fire crews slowly making progress against a series of devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed at least 10 lives, Santa Ana winds will buffet the region for one

Dangerous air quality
10/01/2025

Dangerous air quality

The South Coast Air Quality Management District warned today that air quality in the Los Angeles area remained ``unhealthy'' as a result of the multiple wildfires ravaging the region, and

Friday morning update: Park, school closures, 40+ hours without power and more.
10/01/2025

Friday morning update: Park, school closures, 40+ hours without power and more.

No large brush fires have been reported on the Eastside. But many residents have been able to see fires burning in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon in Altadena while others

Schools closed Friday
10/01/2025

Schools closed Friday

All Los Angeles Unified School District schools will be closed for the rest of the week, along with campuses in several other districts, as fierce winds continue to fan a

East Los Angeles: Members of the Belvedere Middle School Mariachi Olimpico perform during the school's Centennial Winter...
10/01/2025

East Los Angeles: Members of the Belvedere Middle School Mariachi Olimpico perform during the school's Centennial Winter Celebration. Photo by Monica Rodriguez.

ICYMI - Did you see them in the parade?Seven Eastside schools will be represented in L.A. Unified's All-District High Sc...
10/01/2025

ICYMI - Did you see them in the parade?
Seven Eastside schools will be represented in L.A. Unified's All-District High School Honor Band when it marches down Colorado Boulevard during the 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day.

350 LAUSD students, including participants from seven Eastside high schools, prepare to represent the district in the 2025 Pasadena Rose Parade as part of the All-District High School Honor Band.

Update: This morning, the LADWP said that power had been restored to 202,406 customers since the start of the windstorm....
09/01/2025

Update: This morning, the LADWP said that power had been restored to 202,406 customers since the start of the windstorm. But that is cold comfort to some customers in Highland Park and Silver Lake approaching nearly 48 hours without power -- or hot showers.

No large brush fires have been reported on the Eastside. But many residents have been able to see fires burning in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon in Altadena while others

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Eagle Rock -- The sun is a foggy magenta disc in an ominous charcoal sky. My Covid mask doesn’t block the soot stink that’s everywhere. Fluttering ash snows gently down

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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.