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Author Archives: Antonio Mejías-Rentas

Antonio Mejías-Rentas is a Senior Editor at Boyle Heights Beat, where he mentors teenage journalists, manages the organization’s website and covers local issues. A veteran bilingual journalist, he's a native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and lives in Boyle Heights. He tweets @lataino.

Posted inArt & Culture

Lindsey Haley: 10 years of dedication led to ‘Favorite Cousins’

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasMay 12, 2023May 16, 2023

A reviewer called it “a beautifully written play, full of anguish and laughter, precious memories and hope, framing [two] women’s stories with a graceful, tender and profound honesty. Their genuine […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

Candidate Gloria Molina

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

De León ‘recall hub’ at Zamora Bros. seen as grassroots model for signature collection

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasDecember 21, 2022December 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Elections 2022, Featured, Los Angeles City

Rick Caruso makes campaign stop in Boyle Heights

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasSeptember 14, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inArt & Culture, Boyle Heights In Focus

Conceptual art event happening at Hollenbeck Park

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasSeptember 9, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Business & Development, Safety

Los Angeles could penalize ‘Illegal activity’ on Sixth Street Viaduct

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasJuly 30, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured, Homelessness, Los Angeles City, Safety

Community shuts down proposal for homeless resource center at Sears building

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasJune 28, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured

Group opposed to traffic roundabout to protest at Cinco Puntos Memorial Day commemoration

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasMay 30, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured, L.A. City Council District 14 Candidates, Los Angeles City

Some recipients of José Huízar scholarships did not get promised funds: LA Taco

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasMay 26, 2022
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Safety

Shooting near Clarence and 6th leaves 27-year-old man dead

Avatar photoby Antonio Mejías-RentasMay 13, 2022

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