Antonio Mejías-Rentas, Author at Boyle Heights Beat

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

Boyle Heights outbreaks add to rise in COVID-19 cases

County data shows that 15 employees at local Walgreens have tested positive for coronavirus

77 years after ‘Zoot Suit Riots,’ some things have not changed for browns and blacks in LA

Boyle Heights historian says this month’s anniversary shows how black and Mexican-American culture intersect

LGBTQ leaders encouraging folks to ‘Queer the Census’

National campaign asks all to participate in the count, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or immigration status

‘Valley of the Heart’ is an onstage family reunion for Lakin Valdez

The actor plays the central character in a new play by his father Luis Valdez at the Mark Taper Forum

Alex Villanueva vows to ‘turn pyramid upside down’ as new LA County Sheriff

The apparent winner of the contested election is ahead by over 105,000 votes with 52% of the tally

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