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October 14, 2021

Population Decrease In Echo Park Prior To LA Boundaries Redraw

It’s always good to be on top of all the latest news in your local area, and there is no doubt that one of the biggest stories in Echo Park news recently has been the redistricting decisions that are going to directly affect the neighborhood. If you don’t know what we are talking about, then quite simply, where have you been!? Time for a quick recap if that is the case. Here is everything you need to know about the redrawing of the Los Angeles boundaries, as well as the population decrease in Echo Park that has occurred before it.

Echo Park News – The Boundaries Are Changing

The big news here is that the district boundaries around much of Los Angeles are being redrawn, and this to equal out population numbers that then might be reflected by fairer constituent representation when the time comes for electing officials and voting on various topics from local issues up to Presidential elections.

The first thing to note is that this isn’t a new activity for Los Angeles geography. Districts have been subject to redrawn boundaries for decades, with the map of LA looking significantly different in 1972, for example, then it does today.

There are many reasons why this tends to happen, most commonly to reflect new changes in population in certain areas of the city. This doesn’t always have to be population increases but decreases also, and it is interesting to note that the latter has recently occurred in our native Echo Park area.

Population Fall In Echo Park

In the most recent census information gathered, it was discovered that there is a declining population all across the Eastside of Los Angeles, and this stretched from Hollywood to Echo Park. Important population changes like these are the primary reason for a new set of district boundaries to be formed.

If you are interested in keeping up to date with more hot topics in the Echo Park news, then be sure to browse the Silverlandia website, a one-stop-shop for all of your neighborhood headlines. When it comes to issues and stories that are directly related to the place that you call home, there is no such thing as being too in the know! Silverlandia will ensure that you have your finger on the pulse of everything that is going on in Echo Park and beyond.

October 9, 2021

What Businesses In Silver Lake Need To Know About COVID-Proofing

As we are all coming to terms with having had to sacrifice a couple of years of our lives to the COVID-19 pandemic, with more and more people getting vaccinated every single day there is a sense of a light being at the end of a tunnel. This light comes in the form of plenty of places reopening in the Silver Lake area, but to be as safe as possible and to make sure that we don’t end up in another full lockdown situation, many different rules and regulations are being put into place. The Silver Lake news is filled with good news about grand reopening, so let’s make sure that we do our bit to keep them open, shall we? Without further ado, here is the crucial information that you need to know about COVID-proofing practices in the area.

Silver Lake News – COVID-Proofing

Proof Of Vaccination

Proof of vaccination is something that is going to be required by a large number of businesses going forward. Though there is yet to be a set of universal policies implemented, plenty of places are getting ahead of the news and asking for proof of vaccination for any patron or customer hoping to visit a business or attend a specific event.

Negative Test

If you are yet to be vaccinated, then an alternative measure that you can take is to undergo a COVID test within 72 hours of your planned visit. You will then be able to produce the evidence of this negative test and gain entry into the premises in the same way that a fully vaccinated person would.

Mask Wearing

Depending on the preferences of the individual business or event space that you are visiting, you may or may not be required to wear a face mask during your time inside. The rules on this will vary from place to place, with some establishments only requiring masks to be on in highly communal areas and walkways, and others opting for a more cautious approach and asking for masks in all areas at all times.

What is important for Silver Lake patrons to remember is that when you are visiting any individual business, you should follow the rules and regulations that they have set out for their specific premises.

At the end of the day, we are all trying to get back to normal in the quickest and safest ways possible, so please be respectful to every business in the area when it comes to how they choose to forge ahead in this new and uncertain age of post-pandemic public life!

So, if you want to keep up to date with all of the latest Silver Lake news and especially anything relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, then browse the Silverlandia website for articles and updates of all the newest and best stories that are related to the area and wider city in general.

October 1, 2021

LA County News Release – COVID-19 Tenant Protections

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LA County Board of Supervisors Vote to Extend the County’s COVID-19 Tenant Protections Through January 31, 2022

Motion extends tenant protections; Residential tenants urged to apply for state rent relief program

LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors voted to extend Los Angeles County’s temporary eviction moratorium through January 31, 2022. These protections, which went into effect March 2020 and set to expire on September 30, 2021, provided a set of affirmative defenses against evictions for residential and commercial tenants, as well as mobilehome space renters.

The updated policy, now renamed the County’s COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution, continues to provide a defense against eviction for residential and commercial tenants, while also expanding the owner move-in provisions. Notably, the updated Resolution expands the owner move-in exception to allow property owners or their qualifying family members to move into up to two units as their principal residence(s) if the single-family home, condominium unit, mobilehome space, duplex and/or triplex was purchased by the property owner on or before June 30, 2021, and if certain conditions are met. It also clarifies provisions not preempted by State law, such as residential nonpayment of rent due to COVID-19 financial hardship.

“Unfortunately, the County no longer has the authority to extend non-payment of rent protection to local residential tenants. The motion extends non-payment of rent protections to commercial tenants, and extends limited protections to residential tenants as permitted by law. I hope that LA County residents who fell behind on their rent during the pandemic act quickly to apply for the state’s Housing is Key rent relief program in order to secure protection from eviction while the state processes the applications,” said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, the primary author of the motion.

“Los Angeles County’s temporary tenant emergency protections have served as a safety net for both residential and commercial renters of the same communities that have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why we must continue to provide protections for those who are struggling to pay rent and on the verge of falling into homelessness,” shared Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the First District. “I am proud to join my colleague, Supervisor Kuehl, in co-authoring Tuesday’s motion on extending protections for tenants to January 31, 2022. While our temporary emergency protections are for only certain matters where we are not preempted by the State of California, this motion will allow us to provide robust harassment protections to keep our families safe and to give them peace of mind. This pandemic has not affected everyone equally and to that end, I am focused on meeting the needs of our community to stabilize households and mitigate the detrimental effects of disruptive displacements across the County.”

“With the Board’s passage of the motion and the extension of COVID-19 Tenant Protections, we have a clear path forward,” said Rafael Carbajal, Director of the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs at a press conference Wednesday. “While some of the State’s eviction protections are slated to expire this week, it’s important to note that there are still resources available to help and rent relief continues to be available to cover up to 100 percent of past-due rent and utilities. Each situation is unique but struggling renters and property owners should reach out to us immediately to determine what protections apply and what resources are available. Call us at 800-593-8222 for more information.”

“LA County renters were struggling to keep up with skyrocketing rents prior to the pandemic and COVID-19 has increased housing instability across the region,” said Jenny Delwood, Executive Vice President of the Liberty Hill Foundation, one of the lead coordinating organizations for Stay Housed L.A. “The Stay Housed L.A. program is here to help tenants understand and exercise their rights. Together, we can prevent homelessness and ensure renters stay housed.”

For more information about the LA County COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution, visit dcba.lacounty.gov/noevictions.

For any additional questions about landlord/tenant laws and programs in LA County, visit rent.lacounty.gov.

For more information about the Housing is Key rent relief program, visit housingiskey.com.

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La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Angeles Voto Para Extendir Las Protecciones Para Los Inquilinos Debido a COVID-19 Hasta el 31 de enero del 2022

Moción extiende las protecciones para los inquilinos; Se recomienda que los inquilinos residenciales apliquen para asistencia del estado para pagar el alquiler

LOS ANGELES – El martes, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Ángeles voto para extender la moratoria de desalojo temporal del condado de Los Ángeles hasta el 31 de enero del 2022. Estas protecciones, que entraron en vigor el marzo del 2020 y estaban listas a expirar el 30 de septiembre del 2021, proporcionan un conjunto de defensas afirmativas contra los desalojos para los inquilinos residenciales y comerciales, y los inquilinos de espacios de casas móviles.

La política actualizada, que ahora se llama la Resolución del Condado de Protecciones Para los Inquilinos Debido a COVID-19, sigue proporcionando una defensa afirmativa contra el desalojo para los inquilinos residenciales y comerciales, y al mismo tiempo amplía las disposiciones para la mudanza del propietario. Notablemente, la Resolución actualizada amplía la excepción que permite que un propietario puede desalojar a un(os) inquilino(s) para mudarse a hasta dos unidades para su uso, o de un miembro de su familia que califica, si compro la vivienda unifamiliar, unidad de condominio, espacio de casa móvil, dúplex o tríplex en o antes del 30 de junio del 2021, y ciertas condiciones aplican. También clarifica las disposiciones que no son remplazadas por la ley estatal, como la falta de pago del alquiler residencial debido a dificultades financieras relacionadas con COVID-19.

“Desafortunadamente, el Condado ya no tiene la autoridad para extender la protección para falta de pago del alquiler a los inquilinos residenciales locales. La moción extiende las protecciones para falta de pago del alquiler para los inquilinos comerciales, y extiende unas protecciones limitadas a los inquilinos residenciales según lo permite la ley,” dijo la Supervisora Sheila Kuehl, la autora primaria de la moción.

“Las protecciones de emergencia temporales del Condado de Los Ángeles han servido como una red de seguridad para los inquilinos residenciales y comerciales de las mismas comunidades que han sido más afectadas por la pandemia de COVID-19. Por eso nosotros tenemos que seguir proporcionado protecciones para individuos que están luchando para pagar el alquiler y están a punto de caer en la indigencia,” compartió la presidenta de la Junta de Supervisores Hilda Solis, Supervisora del Primer Distrito. “Soy orgullosa de juntarme con mi colega, Supervisora Kuehl, para ser coautora de la moción del martes que extiende las protecciones para los inquilinos hasta el 31 de enero del 2022. Aunque nuestras protecciones solamente aplican a ciertos asuntos donde no estamos reemplazados por el estado de california, esta moción nos permitirá brindar protecciones solidas contra el acoso para mantener nuestras familias seguras y dar le tranquilidad. Esta pandemia no a afectado a todos igualmente, y con ese fin, estoy enfocada en satisfacer las necesidades de nuestras comunidades para estabilizar los hogares y mitigar los efectos perjudiciales de los desplazamientos disruptivos en todo el Condado.”

“Con el pasaje de la moción y la extensión de las Protecciones para los Inquilinos Debido a COVID-19 por la Junta, tenemos un camino claro hacia adelante,” dijo Rafael Carbajal, Director de Departamento de Servicios para Consumidores y Negocios del Condado de Los Ángeles en una conferencia de prensa el miércoles pasado. “Mientras algunas de las protecciones del estado expiraran esta semana, es importante tener en cuenta que todavía ay recursos disponibles para ayudar y que ayuda para pagar el alquiler sigue estando disponible para cubrir hasta cien por ciento del alquiler impago y los servicios públicos vencidos. Llámenos al 800-593-8222 para obtener más información.”

“Los inquilinos del Condado de LA estaban luchando para mantenerse al día con los alquileres en aumento antes de la pandemia y COVID-19 ha aumentado la inestabilidad de vivienda en toda la región,” dijo Jenny Delwood, vicepresidente executiva de Liberty Hill Foundation, una de las principales organizaciones coordinadoras de Stay Housed L.A. “El programa Stay Housed L.A. esta aquí para ayudar a los inquilinos comprender y ejercer sus derechos. Juntos, podemos prevenir la falta de vivienda y asegurar que los inquilinos permanezcan alojados.”

Para obtener más información sobre la Resolución del Condado de LA de Protecciones Debido a COVID-19, visite dcba.lacounty.gov/noevictions.

Si tiene preguntas adicionales sobre las leyes y los programas para los propietarios/inquilinos en el Condado de LA, visite rent.lacounty.gov.

Para obtener mas información sobre el Programa Ayuda Con la Renta de COVID-19 de Housing is Key, visite housingiskey.com.

Kit de Medios disponible en bit.ly/TenantsMediaKit.

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Contact: Jethro Rothe-Kushel, Director of Communications

(213) 247-0482, jrothe-kushel@dcba.lacounty.gov

Keven Chavez, Public Information Officer

(213) 974-9699, kchavez@dcba.lacounty.gov

September 29, 2021

A History Of The Recording Studio In Silver Lake Los Angeles

When visitors to LA think of the history of film and music-making in the city, they will of course think of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. But there is another place in LA, not far from these areas, where filmmaking was just as common, and where the long history of the recording studio continues. Silver Lake in Los Angeles has been home to this industry right from the very start, with studios opening not long after the First World War. Full of famous names, drama, and a long history, this location is likely to be somewhere of interest to tourists and LA residents alike. Silverlandia can tell you more about the history of this location.

Starting In Sound

The early years of recording in Silverlake were started by Mabel Normand, who worked with producers and actors including Charlie Chaplin in her time. At this period, it is estimated that “More than 60% of American production was centered” in Hollywood, and with Silver Lake only a short distance away, it became a popular site as part of a wider location known as “Edendale”. Some argue that “Edendale can rightly claim to predate Hollywood as Los Angeles’s first film production center” so this is a prime location for recording. The area is also in the background to a lot of early films, including Tom Mix, the early cowboy who constructed a four-acre Western film set in the region of Silver Lake, known as Mixville. Mack Sennett, an investor in the area, built another series of studios in Silver Lake, eventually expanding across the street. These studios still stand and are a big part of Silver Lake’s history.

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A Later History Of The Recording Studio In Silver Lake Los Angeles

After the film industry had mostly moved into Hollywood, there were still places in Silver Lake that were used by recording artists, particularly the Sound Castle studio, now Pulse Recording. This was a popular venue for a large number of recording artists, including Kelly Clarkson. Another location is the Boat House, which was constructed in the 1940s. It was a venue for the Haven of Rest Ministries, which recorded Christian singers. In the 1990s it was bought by music producers The Dust Brothers who have since gone on to record with artists like Tenacious D and Garbage. The Boat House is now owned by a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and is still being used as a private recording studio.

Find More Music In Silverlake

Both visitors and local tourists can come to Silver Lake to learn more about its fabulous history as a recording location for famous artists. There are plenty of places to visit, including good places to stop and eat in between tourist destinations, and Silverlandia can help your business to stand out from the crowd in Silver Lake with our tour guides and event pamphlets. To find out more about our services, you can contact us online, or just call (323) 772-6051 now to speak to our team.

September 23, 2021

Discovering The Most Famous Recording Studios in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to some of the most well-known recording venues in America, and it is extremely popular for music fans as a tourist destination. Some of the biggest names in music from around the world have recorded in LA, and it is also home to a wide variety of historical and modern recording venues. When people are considering visiting this city to view some of the most famous recording studios in Los Angeles, they often need a helping hand to discover overlooked but amazing recording locations. Silverlandia wants people to be able to enjoy the city as much as we do, and this means giving them as much information as possible about some fantastic locations for music and film fans.

Capital Studios

A historic location for many fans, Capital Studios was developed in the 1950s inside the famous Capital Records Tower. This is a 13- story tower “that is one of the most iconic buildings in Los Angeles…the tower resembles a stack of records”. Famous names including Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, and Glen Campbell. The tower is also known for the ‘echo chambers’ designed by Les Paul to create better reverb, as used by The Beach Boys. Not only is it a classic for sound fans, but it is also part of LA film history, with a promotional movie that included details of the interior of the Studio that recording fans can still enjoy. Not far from Capital Records, Conway Recording Studios is also famous for its big names, including Michael Jackson and Barbara Streisand.

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Grammy-Winning Studios

Perhaps one of the most famous of the modern recording studios in LA is EastWest Studios. This is known throughout the industry as the studio that has produced the most number of Grammy-winning albums. It has a large number of stunning features, including enormous chandeliers and curtains that have made it more famous. It is still in operation today, respecting the privacy of the artists, and has recorded soundtracks to films such as “La La Land” as well as working on modern recording artists’ albums. This is not the only modern recording studio in the area and even those which have been updated and modernized still carry a great deal of Los Angeles’ history with them. Visitors to this area can view some of the big recording studios where major artists have produced their hits.

Visiting The Most Famous Recording Studios In Los Angeles

Not all of the studios that can be found in LA are open to the public, there is still plenty of history that can be seen by visitors to these famous locations. Visiting the musical and film recording studios is extremely common, and LA is a regular destination for these fans. It is also a very popular choice for casual tourists, and even residents of Los Angeles. If you want to participate in a tourist trip around famous recording studios, Silverlandia can offer pamphlets and maps to show you where to go. To find out more about our services, reach out to us now online, or call us at (323) 772-6051 today.