Goodbye to Patra’s in Echo Park, my favorite burger stand in all of Los Angeles

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Patra’s, my favorite burger joint of all time in Echo Park, is closing its doors following this weekend. A staple in the neighborhood for over 50 years, there are countless families—mine included—who have relied on the team there for an affordable breakfast, lunch or dinner for generations, and who will now miss it indefinitely as a new landlord seeks a new profit margin from the land.

If you’re in the neighborhood, please check it out to grab one of their world-famous charbroiled burgers while you still can, or tell someone you know!! Their absolute last day is on Monday, the 23rd, the day–or night–just before Christmas Eve. Below you’ll also find a collection of comments by those who came to know and love Patra’s regarding its sudden and heartbreaking loss.

Patra’s Memorial on IG via @forgottenmadness_la.

There will also be more to note soon; for now, please just stay vigilant, stay tuned, and continue supporting local.

PATRA CHARBROILED BURGERS FOREVER!!

🍔🍔🍔

J.T.

IT’S NOW TIME TO RSVP FOR THE VOTE BY MAIL PARTY 🤞🏽

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The location for this event is at Bellevue Park, where Silver Lake meets East Hollywood. Please also note that this event is NOT for political candidates but for CONSTITUENTS ONLY.

For the second time this year (since March), with so much work, bills and groceries to catch up on, elections can feel like the biggest slog, and even a scam! As such, our team proposes we take the assignment on together! Join us on October 22nd for guides on city, school-board and county elections, as well as on state measures and assembly races.

Bring your ballot along with some friends or family, and if you or your group don’t have ballots or aren’t registered to vote yet, please remember that the last day to register to for this year’s General Presidential Election is Monday, October 21st. You can register to vote here.

Parking is always limited in L.A., so either plan to get to the event early or to take Metro to and fro. Lastly, this event is brought to you by J.T. and Quien Es Tu Vecindario, a 501(c)(3), which you can donate to support here.

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La ubicación de este evento es Bellevue Park, donde Silver Lake se encuentra con East Hollywood. Tenga en cuenta también que este evento NO es para candidatos políticos, sino SOLO PARA CONSTITUYENTES.

Por segunda vez este año (desde marzo), con tanto trabajo, facturas y alimentos que poner al día, las elecciones pueden parecer el mayor esfuerzo, ¡e incluso una estafa! ¡Por eso nuestro equipo propone que tomemos la tarea juntos! Únase a nosotros el 22 de octubre para obtener guías sobre elecciones de ciudades, juntas escolares y condados, así como sobre medidas estatales y elecciones para asambleas.

Traiga su boleta junto con algunos amigos o familiares, y si usted o su grupo no tienen boletas o aún no están registrados para votar, recuerden que el último día para registrarse para las Elecciones Presidenciales Generales de este año es el lunes 21 de octubre.

El estacionamiento siempre es limitado en Los Ángeles, así que planee llegar temprano al evento o tomar el Metro de un lado a otro. Por último, este evento es presentado por Quien Es Tu Vecindario, un 501(c)(3), que puedes donar para apoyar aquí.

J.T.

LOS ANGELES, YOU ARE INVITED: TO TEN MORE YEARS 🤞🏽

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There is no podcast this week since yours truly is busy just prepping for the official 10 year Anniversary Bash for JIMBOTIMES.COM, but the podcast will be back with new guests and Cuentos in no time!

In the meantime, it’s my great pleasure to invite you to the official ten year gathering for J.T. the L.A. Storyteller at All Power Books in Mid-City, Los Angeles; please join me for some special remarks on the occasion followed by a  Q & A session, music, and more.

Making Our Neighborhood magazines will be available for purchase throughout the evening, along with Los Cuentos de Los Angeles snap-backs, and a special mom and pop food stand, Nando’s Sandos, straight out of East Hollywood.

RSVP here to enter the raffle (rifa!) for some free goodies, and plan to carpool or take Metro’s E Line to the event with a friend or neighbor. This one’s for all of us.

Please also note that if you’re unable to make it to the event but would still like to show your support, you can donate here to support the party’s setup for the evening.

Until the next time, stay vigilant and stay tuned!

J.T.

Here to Stay: 10 Years of Indie Media and Organizing with J.T.

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LET THE CITY KNOW!

Saturday, August 31st.
6:00 – 9:00 PM, All Power Books
4748 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles

No single day is promised to any of us, which is what makes it fiercely special to invite Los Angeles to my official ten year anniversary bash for jimbotimes.com at All Power Books in Mid-City, just north of Nipsey Hussle’s ole stomping grounds in South Los Angeles; join me to hear some remarks on the special occasion, or to make a cameo in the Q & A session afterwards. “Here to Stay” will also feature a special food vendor with the absolute meanest smash burgers in the city, and even a surprise musical performance or two.

Making Our Neighborhood magazines will also be available for purchase throughout the evening, along with Los Cuentos de Los Angeles snapbacks, because it wouldn’t be L.A. if we weren’t throwing it back old school a bit. RSVP here to enter the raffle (rifa!) for a free snap-back or magazine, and plan to carpool or take Metro’s E Line to the event with a friend, neighbor, and your whole city. This one’s for all of us.

Please also note that if you’re unable to make the event but would still like to show your support, you can donate here to support the party’s setup for the evening!

J.T.