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"A spokesperson for Glendale Water & Power has told the Boulevard Sentinel that it will likely take most of the rest of this year to read and prepare responses to public comments on its proposal to build a biogas power plant at the Scholl Canyon landfill in the hills above Eagle Rock." More at the link. https://www.boulevardsentinel.com/outcry-against-building-/

"Permaculture originally applied to farming and gardening, but is now understood to include providing for food, energy, shelter and other human needs in ways that are in sync with nature." More about the Highland Park Permaculture Academy at the link.

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In-person voting started on Saturday, October 24, at select locations. In Northeast L.A., you can vote in-person from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Occidental College, Lower Herrick, 1600 Campus Road in Eagle Rock. A dozen more vote centers will open in NELA starting on October 30. Click here for locations and hours of local vote centers. https://www.boulevardsentinel.com/vote-centers-close-to-ho/

We may be approaching some of the darkest days in this country's history. Check these observations from infectious disease expert. https://apple.news/AebGn8P0BQfSHsVv6tAQD9g

It's been a little more than a week since Councilmember de Leon took office but he's certainly hit the ground running according to the Eastsider, de Leon introduced two motions at his first council meeting to quickly increase access to beds and housing for unhoused residents in CD-14. Check out our recent interview with de Leon to learn more about his plans for his tenure.

Reminder that this town hall is TONIGHT at 7 p.m.! Info on how to join is included in the graphic. Make your voice heard!

The Boulevard Sentinel and The Occidental are hard at work tracking Covid-19 cases in NELA. Check into our regularly updated database for more on cases and help resources for navigating the moment.

Local art highlights from Highland Park, Boyle Heights and Elysian Valley, courtesy of T.A. Hendrickson! More at the link.

Councilmember Gil Cedillo will host his 7th annual Latin jazz festival Nov. 7, and everyone is invited! The event will be available to stream via GilCedillo.com and include a live chat supported on Facebook, Twitch and Instagram. Keep your eyes and ears open for more information over the coming days!

The Glassell Park Neighborhood Council will host a town hall on public safety this Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Login information is at the bottom of the image.

ICYMI: Metro continues to explore options for a bus lanes on Colorado Boulevard, although nothing is set in stone just yet. More at the link.

Monday, October 19, is the California deadline to register online to vote in the November 3 election. If you need to register, go to https://RegisterToVote.ca.gov (Vote mural pictured below is on the wall of Cafe de Leche, at York Boulevard and Avenue 50 in Highland Park | Photo by T.A. Hendrickson)