Nick Pacheco: ‘I have the experience; I’ve done it’
The former CD 14 councilmember is trying once again to recapture his seat, rallying for community involvement
but relying mostly on past accomplishments
LATEST NEWS
Protestors decry use of force during arrest of an amputee
Videos show deputies punching and choking the man; Sheriff’s deputies said he was armed and resisting arrest
He’s back: Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Boyle Heights for ‘Miracle on 1st Street’ turkey giveaway
The former governor once again delighted attendees at the Hollenbeck Youth Center’s annual Thanksgiving event
#CD14ELECTIONS2024
Samir Bitar: ‘I see what’s not being done and I know how to do it’
With a background in museum management, the CD 14 hopeful says his top priority is bolstering the district’s civic arts profile, including creating more affordable housing for local artists and restoring historic sites
CD 14 ELECTIONS 2024
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Students’ q&a
Dr. Rocío-Rivas: advocating for Eastside schools, turning them into safe places
The single mom with a doctorate in education was elected in December to represent District 2 on the LAUSD Board of Education
DJ Sizzle Fantastic: using cumbia to uplift her community
The Boyle Heights and East LA-based creator of Cumbiatón talks about how her love for music helps create safe spaces for queer and/or undocumented Latinx folks
Mauro Bautista: making a positive impact in the community
The Méndez High School principal, who was raised in Boyle Heights and still lives in the neighborhood, sits down for an interview with a group of Beat youth reporters
arts & culture
Eastsiders honor veterans at Cinco Puntos ceremony
The recent desecration of two monuments at the site honoring servicemen and women was noted at the annual event; only one elected official attended this year
Safety
Early evening shooting leaves 2 injured
Male and female victims were in stable condition; police say incident could be gang-related
Fallout from 10 Freeway closure felt especially in Boyle Heights
Authorities warn of increased air pollution and the physical impact of more traffic on the streets; residents complain of longer commutes
Friday morning shooting in South Boyle Heights leaves 1 dead
The slaying marks the 22nd homicide in the Eastside neighborhood
Business & Development
Years of putrid odors, scores of complaints: the fight over a facility that recycles dead animals In Southeast LA
Baker Commodities Inc. in the city of Vernon is suing the government agency that oversees it for $200 million in damages; neighbors had celebrated its temporary shutdown but now an upcoming court decision could allow a full reopening
Celebrated Boyle Heights music shop to shutter this weekend
La Casa del Músico owners say high rent combined with low sales is driving closure of the brick-and-mortar business; will likely move it online
El 7 Mares hit by burglars
Police say three suspects stole $20,000 from popular Boyle Height seafood eatery
HEALTH
A 10-year stride: Boyle Heights Bridge Runners aren’t slowing down
The athletic group, which celebrated its anniversary in August, attracts as many as 250 people to their larger events
Voices and vignettes from annual Boyle Heights 5k
Hundreds of runners and walkers alike participated in the Boyle Heights 5k Walk/Run and Munchkin Fun Run Saturday
Avian influenza scare at Hollenbeck Park, another culprit likely to blame for duck death
Health authorities now believe an algae detected in the lake –and not poison– made the area’s waterfowl sick
ELECTIONS 2022
De León ‘recall hub’ at Zamora Bros. seen as grassroots model for signature collection
District registered voters will be able to sign petition at the restaurant; owner Raquel Zamora says she has not decided to run again for the CD-14 seat
LAUSD board swears in new member Rocío Rivas: ‘We have to invest in our children’
The candidate supported by the teacher’s union takes over the seat for District 2, which includes Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles
Recall against Kevin de León approved; campaign cleared to collect signatures
Petitioners are confident they meet the March 31 deadline and put the embattled councilmember on the ballot again
Community Voices
The diminishing returns of Eastside-LA gentrification
As home prices soar, can neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights remain gateways to the American Dream?
The effect of forced sterilizations at County Hospital, still felt today
For reproductive rights activists, the horrible practice in the 1970s is a stark reminder of the importance of a woman’s choice over her body – and a subject that should be taught in LA schools
Tonie Juarez: ‘Crazy’ about Boyle Heights
The organizer of the weekend community market at Mariachi Plaza and local business woman talks about what drives and inspires her
