Antonio Mejías-Rentas, Author at Boyle Heights Beat

Chicano identity, art and activism at the heart of new Rubén Guevara documentary

‘Con Safos’ kicks off new season of ‘Artbound’ on KCET this week

A bit of Boyle Heights film history makes it to new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

A small gallery section is dedicated to the 2002 film “Real Women Have Curves

De León calls for city to speed up rent relief payments

Councilman introduced motion asking for housing department to expedite process and reopen application program

Hazard Park among Latino Heritage sites proposed for federal protection

The site of rallies during the ‘68 student walkouts is among seven places included in new study by Hispanic Access Foundation

Guadalupe commemoration cancelled at El Mercadito

Celebrations of the Virgin’s feast day around the world are taking different form in 2020

Young man shot and killed on Spence Street by the 60 Freeway

Police say the incident on the early hours of Monday was gang-related

One person shot and killed near Marengo and Fickett

Victim was a 36-year-old man from nearby City Terrace; 11 homicides in Boyle Heights so far this year

Boyle Heights development on PLUC committee agenda

Public meeting will discuss Mariachi Plaza, Sakura Gardens and other hot-button local projects

March and caravan will mark 50th anniversary of Chicano Moratorium

For months, social justice activists and leaders of community organizations met to plan a grand 50th anniversary commemoration of the Chicano Morator... Read More...

ELACC to remain as Mariachi Plaza housing developer

Metro board expected to extend agreement with the Boyle Heights nonprofit; some locals oppose the move

Sabbath Services

Fiesta Del Dia Del Los Muertos At La Casa Del Mexicano