Brenda Rees

Glassell Park— Glassell Park resident Leah Thomas calls herself an “accidental crafter.” Why? The skills she's known for, through workshops and social media posts, were not in her original wheelhouse.

Highl and Park— With his family watching, the young boy finally decided on his flavor: blueberry.

El Sereno— Jennifer Barbee and Sakina McNeal took counter seats at the Apple Pan, eager to sample the lunchtime burgers at the famed Westside

Lincoln Heights/Silver Lake— A good bra is hard to find, and it's near impossible to locate a garment that is equal parts comfort, support and style.

Elysian Valley— When it first happened, Ryan Anderson wasn't fazed. But when people kept grabbing his DIY skateboard at coffee shops and other

Highland Park— Angelica Solis happily greeted customers entering Highland Park's new Rosebud Coffee . “How are you doing today?” she asked brightly.

Highland Park— A mainstay cultural festival of Northeast Los Angeles for more than two decades, the Lummis Day Festival is scaling back festivities this year to concentrate on highlighting the local music scene.

Silver Lake— Donning thick gloves and a protective helmet, I felt like I was getting ready for a spacewalk.