Silver Lake

Tacos Royale, a new Los Angeles taco stand at the Silver Lake-Echo Park border, aims to emulate In-N-Out's success with high-quality USDA Prime steak and traditional Sonoran-style tortillas, priced at $7 each. Founder Saúl Pérez García, a self-taught chef and entrepreneur, plans to expand the business to 80 locations across the U.S., focusing on a family-owned chain with no franchising.

A luxury townhome construction project in Silver Lake has remained half-built and graffiti-covered for 10 years, prompting residents to demand the Los Angeles City Council compel developers to clean up the site or abandon it.

Gene Evin Atkins will face a second murder trial for the death of Melyda Corado, killed by a stray police bullet during his 2018 rampage outside a Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake. Prosecutors argue her death was a 'natural and probable consequence' of Atkins’ actions, while his defense claims it was the LAPD’s fault.

A jury found Gene Evin Atkins not guilty of first-degree murder for a 2018 police shootout outside a Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, but deadlocked on second-degree murder charges. He was convicted of other charges including attempted murder and assault on a peace officer after a rampage that began with shooting his grandmother and girlfriend, leading to a police chase and the death of assistant manager Mely Corado.

Alameda County officials have released a term sheet outlining a potential $100 million sale of the Oakland Arena to the Oak View Group. The deal comes as local leaders seek redevelopment plans following the departures of the Golden State Warriors, Las Vegas Raiders, and Oakland A’s.

Nithya Raman, a mayoral candidate, is facing criticism from a community group distributing anti-Raman flyers in Silver Lake. The flyers target her record on homelessness and recent remarks about a staged homeless encampment outside her home.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis is terming out after over a decade, opening a race for the 1st District, which spans from Silver Lake to Pomona and represents nearly 2 million residents.

The FBI warns that foreign-developed apps, particularly from China, may collect extensive user data even after being closed, with risks including data sharing with overseas governments and potential malware. The alert highlights concerns about data privacy and border-crossing data flows, citing TikTok's U.S. operational shift as a recent example.