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Author Archives: Ricky Rodas

Ricky Rodas is a community reporter for Boyle Heights Beat via the CA Local News Fellowship. Rodas, who is Salvadoran American, grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and attended Cal State LA. He is also a member of the 2020 graduating class of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Rodas was previously a 2022 reporting fellow for KALW and covered immigrant-owned small businesses for The Oaklandside through a partnership with Report For America.

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Posted inSafety

Man shot and killed on 1st Street

Avatar photo by Ricky Rodas October 26, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inArt & Culture

El Velorio: an artful celebration of life and death

Avatar photo by Ricky Rodas October 17, 2023October 17, 2023
Posted inSafety

Person stabbed and killed near intersection of Michigan Avenue and Soto Street

Avatar photo by Ricky Rodas October 4, 2023October 4, 2023
Posted inSafety

El 7 Mares hit by burglars

Avatar photo by Ricky Rodas September 21, 2023September 21, 2023
Posted inL.A. City Council District 14 Candidates

Kevin de León says he’ll run for re-election

Avatar photo by Ricky Rodas September 20, 2023November 18, 2023
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

117-year old Victorian slated for demolition after multiple fires

Avatar photo by Ricky Rodas September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

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  • Protestors decry use of force during arrest of an amputeeNovember 27, 2023

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