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Alex Medina

Alex Medina

Alex Medina is a graduate of Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School. He is an avid runner and activist for the LGBTQA+ and Latinx communities. He is a student of Hamilton College in Central New York and plans to be a Literature Major. You can find Alex on instagram @alexmedinagreen.

Huízar faces 34 charges, including bribery and money laundering

The councilmember could face up to 30 years in prison; arraignment now moved to Aug. 3

Boyle Height leads in car thefts, as cases rise due to COVID-19

Law enforcement say spike in cases is related to people leaving cars unattended for longer periods

Former Huízar aide pleads guilty to racketeering charge

George Esparza, from Boyle Heights, could face up to 20 years in prison for his role in City Hall corruption scheme

Shooting on 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights leaves man dead

Police found the man with multiple gun shot wounds near the Calzona Street exit of the Santa Ana Freeway

Las Fotos Project becomes 100% women of color-led

Eric Ibarra announced he is stepping down as the organization's executive director at the end of the month

Proyecto Pastoral gets $100K ‘Aim High’ grant

Funds will support programs aimed at helping middle-school students transition to the 9th grade

LAUSD will not reopen campuses for new school year due to COVID-19 spike

Online learning will continue this fall in an effort by the district to prioritize the health and safety of its students and employees

Video takes immersive look into Defend Boyle Heights’ anti-gentrification struggle

Shot over three years in 360-degree video, the short film includes some of the group's best-known campaigns

Man found shot to death at reported site of East LA crash

Firefighters responding to an early morning collision found the man dead from a gunshot wound

Annual fireworks celebration in Boyle Heights cancelled

Police and area residents are reporting an increase in illegal displays in 2020
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