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Olvera's Street ‘El Burro' business evicted
An LA comission has voted to evict the owners of La Carreta, home to the beloved “El Burro.” Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on July 12, 2024.
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LA panel votes to evict owners of La Carreta, Olvera Street home of ‘El Burro'
A Los Angeles commission on Thursday voted to evict the owners of La Carreta — home to a beloved Olvera Street attraction known as “El Burro” — despite a City Council attempt to save it.
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Plans to save beloved Olvera Street burro move forward
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday advanced an effort to save a long-time beloved Olvera Street attraction known as “El Burro,” a life-sized stuffed donkey after its owners ran into issues with the leasing contract.
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Owner of beloved Olvera Street burro pleads with board commissioners to stay in business
Amid an ongoing contract dispute and order to vacate, the family that has owned and operated Olvera Street’s landmark burro photo stand pleaded with El Pueblo’s Board of Commissioners at Thursday’s board meeting to let them stay in business.
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Owners of Olvera Street Burro fight to keep the attraction
The owners of the beloved Olvera Street Burro fought in court to keep the attraction as they face eviction. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News on May 23, 2024.
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Time is running out for LA's famous Olvera Street burro
Has time run out for Los Angeles’ Olvera Street burro? After five decades, it may have to move. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2024.
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After 57 years, beloved Olvera Street burro photo stand reaches deadline to vacate
After 57 years, Olvera Street’s longtime burro business has reached its final day, but a new effort from LA City Councilman Kevin De Leon may save the popular photo stand.
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Olvera Street business with famed life-size burro at risk of shutting down
The famous donkey and the business that has operated it for 57 years are at risk of leaving El Pueblo permanently due to a contract dispute.
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Wide variety of pets participate in annual Blessing of the Animals
Dogs, cats and even livestock were all blessed Saturday at the annual Blessing of the Animals on Olvera Street.
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Olvera Street hosts annual animal blessing
Various pets and animals participated in the annual tradition of getting blessed on Olvera Street.
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Goats to goldfish: Join the cute queue for Olvera Street's Blessing of the Animals
Critters and their people will gather to bask in sweet words of hope and joy; the event is “rain or shine.”
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Things to do this weekend: The free LA County Holiday Celebration shines in DTLA
The exuberant Christmas Eve cultural presentation has sparkled for over six decades; enjoy it live downtown or at home.
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Piñatas, Las Posadas, and treats: Join a joyful Olvera Street tradition
Follow Mary and Joseph as they seek a room at an inn; music, goodies, and joy weave through the celebration’s nine-night run.
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Things to do this weekend: The 115th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
The blissful biggie is one of the brightest boat-taculars; it’s afloat for several nights, too.
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Commemorative plaques stolen from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
The plaques commemorated LA’s history, including one dedicated to ‘La Plaza’, the site of one of the original public squares in Los Angeles.
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Ten plaques stolen from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
The LAPD believes the thieves may have thought the bronze plaques were made of copper and were looking to make a profit. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 27, 2023.
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Experience a 7.0 magnitude earthquake with a simulator on Olvera Street
Los Angeles residents have the chance to see what a 7.0 magnitude earthquake would feel like with a simulator that will be brought to the LA area on Tuesday.
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Experience an earthquake simulator on Olvera Street Tuesday
The California Office of Emergency Services will be having an earthquake simulator on Olvera Street on Tuesday. As seen on air on Oct. 16, 2023.
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La Golondrina, historic Olvera Street restaurant, faces eviction
La Golondrina Cafe is one of the oldest businesses on Olvera Street. Its new owners have been battling the city over plumbing issues and now face possible eviction.
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Historic Olvera Street restaurant faces eviction
La Golondrina Cafe is one of the oldest businesses on Olvera Street. Its new owners have been battling the city over plumbing issues and now face possible eviction. Christian Cázares reports for the NBC4 News on Sept. 29, 2023.