Occidental College is located in the Northeast Los Angeles community of Eagle Rock. Once an independent city, Eagle Rock is represented by the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and is home to The Eagle Rock Association (TERA), an active homeowners’ group. Local news coverage is provided by the Boulevard Sentinel.
Eagle Rock and the neighboring community of Highland Park are served by a variety of local organizations, including North East Trees, the Arroyo Seco Foundation, and the Highland Park Heritage Trust.