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‘An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us’: Organizers march after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Protesters gathered at Boyle Heights’ Mariachi Plaza to demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, fatally shot by an ICE agent, joining nationwide demonstrations.

Boyle Heights needs volunteers for the upcoming homeless count. Here’s how you can participate

6 developments coming to Boyle Heights and East LA this year

Even more Cal State campuses will automatically admit eligible students under a new state law

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In East LA, a no-frills walking club is keeping neighbors active and connected

‘We were abandoned’: For actor Richard Cabral, the wildfire devastation in Altadena felt painfully familiar

Inside a Boyle Heights kitchen, a tamalada becomes a space for healing and community

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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

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

immigration

Trump’s war on ICE-fearing Catholics

A president with strong Christian support is driving an aggressive crackdown on immigrants who are disproportionately Catholic. How is this playing out in the pews?

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

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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California is banning masks for federal agents. Here’s why it could lose in court

The Trump administration is suing to block a new California law that would ban federal law enforcement officers from wearings masks on duty. It was shaped by concerns over masked immigration agents in Los Angeles.

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California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour

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

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Visuals

Here’s how Eastsiders celebrated La Virgen de Guadalupe

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

business & development

Want to support local makers? Eastside holiday markets are back

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

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

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