Five years later, Bridge Runners still run for their lives
In this 2015 story, we look at how Boyle Height's popular running group was formed
New program helps Boyle Heights families get low-cost infant care
The California Children’s Academy has transformed one of its schools into an infant care program that serves low-income families. Located near the c... Read More...
BH Youth Radio Project: Future of DACA worries community college student
This is a script from a story by a Boyle Heights Beat journalist that's part of KCRW’s Boyle Heights youth radio project. You can listen to the story... Read More...
My DACA Story: ‘It Saved My Life’
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of community profiles by Boyle Heights Beat youth reporters in response to President Trump’s decision to rescin... Read More...
Q&A with immigration lawyer: too early to speculate on DACA under Trump presidency
In 2012, President Barack Obama signed an executive order -- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) -- that allowed undocumented immigrants who... Read More...
Top students of 2015 share their secrets to success
As students enter high school freshman year, there’s one thing that most of them look forward to: graduation. The long wait for the class of 2015 has ... Read More...
BH Bridge Runners: Running for their lives
Photo by Art Torres
When Lizette Pérez started running at age 13, it was mainly to get away from her siblings and clear her head. Now, 16 years l... Read More...
PTSD strikes children, not only a military problem
Photo by Flickr user anthony kelly/ Creative Commons.
Some people believe that only war veterans develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Bu... Read More...
Boyle Heights breakdancers thrive in new home
The Boyle Heights Breakers used to practice at Mariachi Plaza but had to relocate to the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center. Photo by Art Torres
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Neighborhood leaders, residents push to curb pet waste problem in Boyle Heights
Residents walk their dogs at Hollenbeck Park. Photo by Rene Ayala
While many Boyle Heights residents may not think picking up after their pets is ... Read More...