Alex Medina, Author at Boyle Heights Beat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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