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Author Archives: Albert Serna Jr.

Albert Serna Jr. is a queer Chicano journalist from the San Gabriel Valley. He has a passion for news, politics, and investigative reporting. On his free time he reads about true crime and does drag.

Posted inArt & Culture, Boyle Heights In Focus, Featured

Re/Arte creates a hub for poets and writers in Boyle Heights

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.July 29, 2021November 22, 2022

The literary arts center opened last month on César Chávez and sells new and used books and records

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Health

Jimmy Gomez visits Boyle Heights, touts new Child Tax Credit

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.July 13, 2021November 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Safety

Man arrested after climbing St. Mary’s Church, setting cross on fire

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.July 9, 2021November 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Safety

May spike in homicides leaves four dead in Boyle Heights

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.June 7, 2021
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured, Health, Seniors

Community rejects development plans at Sakura Intermediate Care Facility

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.April 30, 2021November 22, 2022
Posted inArt & Culture, Immigration

Disruptors Fellowship aims to create space for LGBTQ+ people of color in Hollywood

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.March 26, 2021
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured

It’s time for Boyle Heights to elect a new Neighborhood Council

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.March 16, 2021November 22, 2022
Posted inFeatured, Health, Race

Governor visits Boyle Heights, addresses inequity in vaccination

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.February 27, 2021
Posted inFeatured, Health

Boyle Heights hospitals shift, adapt to care for COVID-19 patients

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.February 9, 2021
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Safety

Metro L line operator shot at Indiana Station

Avatar photoby Albert Serna Jr.January 29, 2021November 22, 2022

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