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Author Archives: Alex Medina

Alex Medina is a graduate of Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School and 2018 alumnus of the Boyle Heights Beat. He is a recent graduate of Hamilton College in Central New York where he majored in Hispanic Studies and minored in Creative Writing. In his free time, he enjoys running and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. You can find Alex on instagram @starrysighs_green.

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Encampment fire leaves one dead in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Authorities say an individual experiencing homelessness was fatally injured Sunday during an encampment fire in an industrial sector of Boyle Heights. Firefighters were called to the 1600 block of S. […]

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Homeless woman struck and killed by car in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023
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i.am/Angel Foundation brings high-speed internet to Estrada Courts

by Alex MedinaJanuary 13, 2023January 14, 2023
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Free shoes to be handed out Wednesday in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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At Boyle Heights shop, the taste of Guerrero is baked into every ‘Rosca’

by Alex MedinaJanuary 2, 2023January 5, 2023
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Two special guests stopped by Boyle Heights’ 41st Annual Miracle on 1st Street

by Alex MedinaDecember 19, 2022December 21, 2022
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Robert Vargas Square to be unveiled Friday

by Alex MedinaDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022
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Late night shooting on Rio Vista Ave. leaves one man dead

by Alex MedinaDecember 15, 2022December 21, 2022
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Pedestrian killed after possible vehicle collision near 4th and Gless

by Alex MedinaDecember 12, 2022December 21, 2022
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Morning shooting on State St. leaves one man dead

by Alex MedinaDecember 7, 2022December 13, 2022

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  • The environmental group that dumped trash in front of KDL’s office says it’s on a mission to clean up Boyle HeightsJanuary 25, 2023
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