Helicopter noise in Los Angeles is now in the national spotlight, leading to a story in the New York Times about the introduction of federal legislation to require the FAA to establish rules on flight paths and minimum altitudes over residential areas.

The conversation was re-ignited after the four-part "Helicopter Hella Loud"…

This part two of a series on…

Spurs from downtown to Boyle Heights, Chinatown and South LA were added this time. Hopefully bike crazy Echo Park will get a spur next time.

Here are the meeting spots -

• Boyle Heights – suggest street parking…

Create your own free altar to honor your loved ones at the El Centro Del Pueblo Commemoration of Dia de los Muertos and Echo Park Mariachi Festival on Saturday, October 15 from 4 to 10 PM.

Contact Lidia…

I just can't stay away from the largest art colony in the world. Last year - even though the art and the vibe were great - the highlight was meeting and getting my picture taken with Huell Howser.

Find more photos like this on Echo Park Online…

The beloved icon Stevie Wonder spent the evening at the EchoPlex as DJ Spinna was hosting his yearly "Wonder-full" club night on Sept. 10.

But when Wonder spoke, he talked didn't talk about music but about politics,…

DJ/producer Goura Chandra and Raffi Roumdikian, owner of downtown's Seven Bar, are launching a new vegetarian restaurant on Alvarado near Sunset - opening in 2012, according to Eater…

The Super I Am 8Bit sounds rad.

Since the inaugural show in 2005, this has become on of the  most popular group art exhibition in Los Angeles, enlisting hundreds of artists to remix their 80’s videogame memories.

So very nerdy. And what do they brag about –

creating a 6-foot-tall, working…

The Super I Am 8Bit sounds rad.

Since the inaugural show in 2005, this has become on of the  most popular group art exhibition in Los Angeles, enlisting hundreds of artists to remix their 80’s videogame memories.

So very nerdy. And what do they brag about –

creating a 6-foot-tall, working…

Council President Eric Garcetti's office will host a Town Hall Meeting July 20th to discuss the Echo Park Lake Rehabilitation Project. The City's Echo Park Lake Rehabilitation Project team will be on-hand to answer questions.

Though the city's Echo Park Lake website said a fence would be erected this week around the permieter, Jenny Burman of Chicken Corner said she was told that…

The 33rd annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake is sure to be memorable because it will be the last at the lake for probably two years as the lake is repaired.

The splendor of previous years has…

Prince William and his wife, Catherine, will be visiting Los Angeles from July 8 to July 10. Their itinerary is packed with official visits, businesses events to encourage U.K. investment, and, inevitably, a charity polo match. But since they’re in town anyway, we thought we’d suggest some other places we think they would like in our fair city. And some you might like,…