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4 Eastside abuelas share their holiday recipes and the stories behind them

Whether they’re cooking champurrado for a community posada or colorful Noche Buena salad for their families on Christmas Eve, these women share the stories behind some of their favorite holiday recipes

Boyle Heights was left without polls. After organizers pushed back, 2,100 voted in person

What tenants and landlords should know before applying to LA County’s new rent relief program

Meet the mariachis making every LA Rams home game feel like a party

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We called Lotería at the Lou Costello Senior Center. Here’s what elders shared with us

The Boyle Heights Bridge Runners are starting to see their route light up again

How a Boyle Heights family helped guide the Wolfpack to their first championship

immigration

What are Boyle Heights families asking of the Virgen de Guadalupe? Protection from ICE and displacement

Ahead of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a nightly pilgrimage offers residents a lifeline amid ICE raids and rising rents.

Healthcare workers, activists march at White Memorial to protest ICE in hospitals

LA Unified loses students across the district as immigration raids intensify

She’s undocumented — and she’s on the front lines protecting students from ICE raids

What undocumented immigrants should know before leaving the U.S.

Struggling for words? Tips for talking to kids about immigration enforcement

How to care for your mental health during ICE raids, according to a therapist

What U.S. citizens and lawful residents should know and carry during ICE raids in L.A.

Looking for legal aid and other immigration resources? We’ve got a list

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The Holidays

11 places to shop for gifts in Boyle Heights and East LA

From vinyl records to thrifted threads, local shops in Boyle Heights and East LA offer unique gifts — and supporting them this holiday season matters now more than ever.

Things to do on the Eastside this holiday season

Want to support local makers? Eastside holiday markets are back

Ways to volunteer and give back on the Eastside this holiday season

MORE NEWS

Camino City Terrace brings wheels, pets and walkers to the hills of East LA

The inaugural car-free event transformed 1.6 miles of road to a playground for cyclists, joggers and strollers.

LA Council approves $1.8M in new spending for LAPD, but it’s less than Bass wanted

Months after LAPD killed Jeremy Flores, his family turns grief into action

California teachers unions consider strikes amid ongoing contract disputes

The next FIFA ticket phase is open. So how much will it cost you to watch LA World Cup matches?

make your voice heard

Senior centers support Boyle Heights’ aging population. Could they better meet community needs?

How can Boyle Heights streets be safer? Tell your transportation department what matters to you

Give input on safety, biking, transit along the I-710 corridor – and get paid

Help your Eastside community tackle air quality issues — and get paid

Around the heights

At Pink and Boujee they come for the color – and stay for the tacos

4 Eastside hiking spots to find peace and green space — because we need it right now

Looking to unwind after work? Try fishing at an Eastside park lake

Visuals

Here’s how Eastsiders celebrated La Virgen de Guadalupe

From practice to glory: Photos from the Boyle Heights Wolfpack’s season

business & development

Ahead of Black Friday, a Santee Alley festival aims to boost sales for businesses hit by ICE raids

Outdoor dining becomes a permanent fixture in California. How it will work

New state and city measures aim to combat copper wire theft and restore lighting in Boyle Heights

Boyle Heights By the Numbers

Boyle Heights leads L.A. in 311 requests again, with nearly 51,000 calls in 2024

Severe injuries from collisions in Boyle Heights have more than doubled in 10 years

Boyle Heights leads the Eastside in street-sweeping tickets