Located on America's Historic Route 66
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Eagle Rock City Hall
A Few Facts About Eagle Rock
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The entire neighborhood has been experiencing gentrification for the last few years as young urban professionals, finding themselves priced out of Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Echo Park, have found affordable housing there. Eagle Rock is inhabited by a wide variety of ethnicities and socioeconomic groups, but it is best known as an eclectic gathering of hipsters and the creative class. Recently, there's been a noticable influx presence of LGBT people. Eagle Rock is known for its bohemian vibe, mix of class levels, and neighborhood feel.
A core of counter-culture writers, artists and filmmakers has existed in the town since the 1920s and is being supplemented by the recent influx of hipsters. The town was well known during the late '50s, '60s and '70s for its sizable hot rodder culture, which is now almost defunct.
Eagle Rock is the site of Occidental College, designed by famed architect Myron Hunt and built in 1914.
Eagle Rock is home to many historic and achitecturally significant homes, many done in the Craftsman, Georgian, Streamline Moderne, Art Deco and Spanish/Mission style.
Eagle Rock Photo Gallery ~ The Eagle Rock
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Top of the Eagle Rock
View from the Eagle Rock
Historic Route 66 Tin Sign
Route 66 on Squidoo
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Route 66: A Modern Standard
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Whether you remember Nat King Cole crooning about Route 66 in the 40s and 50s, Depeche Mode rocking the way down the road in the 80s, or you first heard John Mayer or Chuck Berry singing the song in the movie Cars, this song has been moving and inspi...
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The Mother Road: Historic Route 66
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The "Mother Road" as the name was penned by John Steinbeck in his 1939 novel, "The Grapes of Wrath", represented a force of major change in America. For those who migrated to the land of opportunity in California during the Dust Bowl era it meant a p...
Movies Filmed in Eagle Rock
Top Gun (Widescreen Special Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $7.49 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Teen Wolf & Teen Wolf Too
Amazon Price: $10.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
The Hunt for Red October (Special Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Star Trek III - The Search for Spock
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Reservoir Dogs
Amazon Price: $9.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
Auntie Em's Kitchen
Eagle Rock Restaurants and Cafes
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Auntie Em's Kitchen
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Senor Fish
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Casa Bianca Pizza
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Colorado Wine Company
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Eagle Rock Stats
Eagle Rock, California
The population of 90041 is 36,959.
That's #3182 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
36% of the population is white, which is 38 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 90041 is $48,439, which is $18,741 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $218,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 178% from the typical value.
Men make up 36% of the population, and the typical age in this part of CA is 35.3.
Stats about: Los Angeles, CA
Population: 36,959Number of Households: 9,691
Average House Value: $218,800
Average Income per Household: $48,439
Elevation: 267 ft
Population Breakdown:
Water Forms Sculpture at Occidental College
A Few Facts About Occidental College
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In 1962, Time Magazine described Occidental as a little giant in a story about the college's rise to national prominence. Indeed, this moniker was characteristic of the college's growth.
During the late 1960s, a strong anti-war sentiment made its presence felt at Occidental. The students' activism was characteristic of a rise of liberalism across campus. In 1969, the school opened its first two co-ed dormitories, and two more followed a year later. On May 6, 1970, the faculty voted to suspend classes in the wake of the Kent State shootings and America's invasion of Cambodia. Subsequently, Oxy students wrote 7,000 letters to Washington D.C., protesting U.S. involvement in the war in Southeast Asia.
In 1979, Occidental installed Water Forms II, a kinetic fountain designed by professor George Baker. The fountain is a campus landmark and was featured prominently in the 1984 film "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." During the 1984 Olympic Games, some track events were held at Occidental's Patterson Field. By 1986, for the first time since World War II, women students outnumbered men. Today, the college is approximately 60 percent female and 40 percent male; roughly equivalent to the national average. On July 1, 2006, Susan Prager became Occidental's first female president. She then left her position in 2007 during the fall term. On January 30, 2009, it was announced that Jonathan Veitch, formerly dean of of Eugene Lang College, would become Occidental's 15th president beginning in the summer of 2009.
Do You Recognize this Former Oxy Student?
What's the Buzz at Oxy?
- Oxy Alumna Awarded Switzer Environmental Fellowship
- Colleen Callahan '04 has been awarded a prestigious environmental-leadership fellowship from the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation.
- Obama Citizenship - Obama's Occidental College Transcripts - Urban ...
- Circulating via email, a purported AP news story claims transcripts released by Occidental College prove that Barack Obama, under the name 'Barry Soetoro,' received a Fulbright Scholarship awarded to foreign-born students only.
- Occidental College :: Occidental Alumna Named Tennis Hall of Famer
- Women's tennis pioneer and former national junior tennis champion Patricia Henry Yeomans '38 to be inducted into two halls of fame this summer.
- Two best practices at Occidental College
- Last week I returned to Occidental College for some follow-up campus visit work. Trent Gilbert, TargetX's Experience Evaluator joined me. We were really impressed by two best practices: 1. Self-guided Tour and Literature Stand Not all ...
Occidental College Circa 1915
How's the Weather in Eagle Rock?
Current Conditions & Forecast
Current weather conditions in Los Angeles, CA (90041)
Local Pollen Reports
72°F (Feels like 72°F)
Last update: 7/6/09 9:47 AM PDT
Humidity: 57%Visibility: 8.0 mi
Dew Point: 56°F
UV Index: 5 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.95in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions
Today
Fair
High: 78°F
Low: 60°F
Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Tuesday
Jul 7
Partly Cloudy
High: 78°F
Low: 60°F
Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Wednesday
Jul 8
Sunny
High: 77°F
Low: 60°F
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Thursday
Jul 9
Partly Cloudy
High: 77°F
Low: 60°F
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Cactus Gallery Gifts & Art
Eagle Rock Business Owners
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That Yarn Store
A family-run knitting and crochet shop3 points
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Cactus Gallery & Gifts
A Latino owned and operated gallery that promotes more...3 points
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Sir Michael's Enterprises
All of your party needs under one roof!2 points
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Eagle Rock, California Notary Public
Serving Eagle Rock, California2 points
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Eagle Rock Dental Group
Dedicated to excellence in cosmetic dentistry such more...1 point
Beautification Project at Wiota Circle
The Wiota Circle Beautification Project
The Wiota Circle Project has been underway since 2005, when a $5,270 grant was awarded by the City of Los Angeles to improve the Wiota cul-de-sac at the 134 Freeway on and off ramp. Since groundbreaking began in 2006, hard-working volunteers have transformed a barren asphalt wasteland into a low-maintenance oasis of floral beauty. The site is punctuated by several poured concrete planters featuring carefully selected native plants and custom-designed trellises and supports. Standing proudly at the center of the Wiota Circle project is a neighborhood identification marker designed by artist Bill Stutz. The marker is a poured concrete monolith based on the Eagle Rock for which the community is named. Though nearly complete, the project relies 100% on the efforts of volunteers. If you'd like to lend a hand, information is available at the Wiota Circle Project website. The community volunteers pictured above range in age from 2 to 100. 
Here's the Before Picture (I-134 Offramp)
Let's Talk About Eagle Rock
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Eagle Rock Talk
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About Eagle Rock Talk
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What's the Buzz in Eagle Rock?
- The Psalm 51 Miracle: Rock the Commandments II - False Idols
- (Occidental College, Eagle Rock, CA). July 16 6:30 pm. Poetry at the TAG featuring RCC's Mike Cluff and Don "Kingfisher" Campbell, editor of the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Quarterly. I will host this poetry reading at the TAG Art Gallery ...
- [Water_news] 3. DWR'S CALIFORNIA WATER NEWS: WATERSHEDS -6/30/09
- Misfortune may be rare at Eagle Rock, but it is commonplace along the river, a playground for anglers, boaters and swimmers, including some who mix alcohol with their sport. ?Any place where anyone drinks you can do stupid stuff,? said ...
- California Grand Jury News: LA. County grand jury issues `senior ...
- Eagle Rock resident Irma Garcia said she is concerned the county doesn't treat elder abuse cases seriously, a conclusion she reached after being unable to help a neighbor that she suspects is being subject to financial abuse. ...
- Jayhawks reunite with classic lineup | Bryan/College Station ...
- Jayhawks reunite with classic lineup was published on 7/6/2009 inside the The Eagle in Bryan / College Station, TX. ... The Eagle - Your digital news leader ... MINNEAPOLIS -- While critics give the Jayhawks credit for helping invent alt- country, co-founder Mark Olson is quick to downplay the band's contributions to the rustic blend of rock and country that blossomed in the 1980s and '90s. "If people credit us with it, I think it was more that we happened to be working ...
Eagle Rock Neighborhood Watch
2009 Meeting Schedule
- January 15
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
- June 18
- July 16
- August 4 ~ National Night Out
(Check Back for Details) - September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- No Meeting ~ Happy Holidays!
All meetings take place from 6-7pm at Eagle Rock City Hall, located on the corner of Colorado Boulevard and North Maywood Avenue. Meetings are open to the public, and are conducted by an LAPD Senior Lead Officer (SLO) dedicated to Eagle Rock. For more information, please contact the CD-14 Eagle Rock Field Office at 323-254-5295.
(Next ERNW Meeting is July 16, 2009)
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A New Los Angeles City Attorney
Serving Eagle Rock
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Carmen Trutanich
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On May 19, 2009, Los Angeles voters elected private attorney and political novice Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich to the office of City Attorney. During his 18-month campaign, Carmen Trutanich promised that if elected he would combat gang violence, create a...
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Eagle Rock on Twitter
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- ILoveThisPlace
- Has anyone else noticed that the Eagle Rock / Highland Park real estate market in Los Angeles is on fire?
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- Eagle Rock, CA Weather (http://www.hammerandsaw.com): 07/06/2009 11:00:35 Wind Spd: 3mph Humidity: 37% Temp: 79.5°F
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- Eagle Rock Entertainment bringing "Monty Python: Almost the Truth" Documentary to Blu-ray on Oct. 27th - http://tinyurl.com/montyblu #bluray
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- Eagle Rock, CA Weather (http://www.hammerandsaw.com): 07/06/2009 10:00:31 Wind Spd: 3mph Humidity: 44% Temp: 74.8°F
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Excellent lens. I drove along some of Route 66 last year, but not this part of it.
Posted June 29, 2009
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Stopped by to say thank you to you, Kim, for the Squid Angel blessings. I appreciate it very much! - Have a great day, week, month! - Susie
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