5 Things to Know: Yoga Controversy, More Rain, Pot Shops

Here are five things to start off your Tuesday in Echo Park and Silver Lake. Want to add an item to our daily "5 Things to Know" column? Email me at John.Schreiber@Patch.com

1. Free yoga classes are causing a stir with some Echo Park residents while others fully support them. The story resulted in multiple comments on our Facebook page. What do you think of the yoga classes? 
2. A chance of rain is expected to stick around until this afternoon. The National Weather Service predicts a 50 percent chance of rain Tuesday with highs topping out in the low 60s. 
3. The first of L.A.'s pot shops was fined under the new restrictions set by Proposition D. The landlord for a South Los Angeles marijuana dispensary was ordered to pay a $500 fine for violating the proposition. Do you think more fines will come for dispensaries in the Echo Park-Silver Lake area?
4. Looking for a good event in the area? Be sure to check out our events page and add your own events or free to our listings. 
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