LA City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell gives tour of housing options ahead of Echo Park Lake reopening
Long before Echo Park Lake’s homeless encampment became a public safety issue, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell was identifying and creating potential housing solutions for District 13.
Long before Echo Park Lake’s homeless encampment became a public safety issue, Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell was identifying and creating potential housing solutions for District 13.
Tour of local homeless housing solutions
Long before Echo Park Lake?s homeless encampment became a public safety issue, LA Councilmember Mitch O?Farrell was identifying and creating potential housing solutions for Council District 13.
Long before Echo Park Lake?s homeless encampment became a public safety issue, LA Councilmember Mitch O?Farrell was identifying and creating potential housing solutions for Council District 13.
Dodgers name Papa Cantella's as new supplier of iconic Dodger Dogs
The Dodgers have introduced a big-time free agent signing Monday: the new supplier of the team's iconic Dodger Dogs!
The Dodgers have introduced a big-time free agent signing Monday: the new supplier of the team's iconic Dodger Dogs!
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake, including human waste, drug paraphernalia
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake, including human waste, drug paraphernalia
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Video: Dodgers pay tribute to Tommy Lasorda
Current Dodgers stars Clayton Kershaw and Corey Seager shared their favorite memories with the late hall-of-fame skipper.
Current Dodgers stars Clayton Kershaw and Corey Seager shared their favorite memories with the late hall-of-fame skipper.
Councilman seeks report on Echo Park Lake conditions before closure that sparked protests
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, who arranged for the closure of Echo Park Lake last month after a large homeless encampment developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced two motions to the City Council Tuesday to authorize reports on the conditions in the park before the closure.
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, who arranged for the closure of Echo Park Lake last month after a large homeless encampment developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced two motions to the City Council Tuesday to authorize reports on the conditions in the park before the closure.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Standoff continues between law enforcement and the remaining residents refusing to leave Echo Park Lake.