Ivan Villanueva, Author at Boyle Heights Beat

Voices of Ramona Gardens: Legacy LA director on her mission to transform the community where she grew up

Lou Calanche has returned to her community of Ramona Gardens in hopes to create positive change. Photo by Ivan VillanuevaMaria “Lou” Cal... Read More...

Voices of Ramona Gardens: Catholic school educator says housing complex is “the heart of our parish”

Sister mary Katherine serves as principal of Santa Teresita School in Ramona Gardens. Photo by Ivan Villanueva Local schools are not abundant in the... Read More...

Voices of Ramona Gardens: A medical clinic is a step away

Miguel Anda and his staff provide an array of medical services at the AltaMed Health Clinic in the Ramona Gardens public housing complex. Photo by Iv... Read More...

Voices of Ramona Gardens: Resident Advisory Council president on her chance to provide lasting impact

Photo by Flickr user Lisa Newton/ Creative Commons Maggie Aguilar, 46, has lived in the Ramona Gardens Public Housing complex her entire life. Tod... Read More...

USC college program comes to Ramona Gardens

Photo by chickenscrawl via Flickr/Creative CommonsA community program sponsored by the University of Southern California to ensure kids are ready for... Read More...

Frank Romero’s iconic painting comes to LA Plaza

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