Community Corner
Echo Park Rising, Fire and Back-to-School Prep
Here are a few things you can keep in mind for today.
Start off the day right with a few items to keep in mind:
- In case you missed them, check out these photos from the Verdugo Supermarket fire, which happened over the weekend in Glassell Park.
- The time for kids to return to school draws near, so don't forget the back-to-school health fair at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 17. The event is focused on getting kids ready for school with free haircuts, dental check ups, immunizations, diabetes checkups and book bags.
- You should also plan ahead for Echo Park Rising, the music festival that takes place from Aug. 17-18.
- What's the weather going to be like today near Echo Park and Silver Lake? Click here to find the latest forecast for the weather.
- How's the local traffic near Echo Park and Silver Lake? Click here to find up-to-the-minute traffic information near Echo Park and Silver Lake from Mapquest.com.
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