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Author Archives: Valeria Macias

Valeria Macias was born and raised in the city of South Gate, CA. She is now a student at the University of Southern California where she is pursuing a journalism degree focusing on politics and urban news. She is a summer intern at Boyle Heights Beat and hopes on amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.

Posted inTransportation

Metro expansion improves connectivity, but some fear it may be at a high cost to the Eastside

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasAugust 24, 2023August 24, 2023

A typical morning for Frank Cardenas includes mapping out his commute to Koreatown from Boyle Heights. Although Cardenas has been a frequent commuter since 2008, he was forced to change […]

Posted inTransportation

Metro riders express concerns over safety measures on buses and trains

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasAugust 24, 2023August 24, 2023
Posted inArt & Culture

All-female Mariachi raises funds for Paris trip

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasAugust 12, 2023August 12, 2023
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Posted inSafety

String of Eastside assaults leaves 5 dead in 2 weeks

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasAugust 8, 2023August 9, 2023
Posted inArt & Culture

Red Bull’s Rap Batalla comes to Boyle Heights

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasJuly 12, 2023July 13, 2023
Posted inSafety

60-year-old man fatally shot early Monday morning in Boyle Heights

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023
Posted inArt & Culture

At Casa 0101, ‘Death of a Salesman’ finds a way to resonate with Boyle Heights

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Posted inArt & Culture

Daniel Albert Bisuano: an on-going journey towards self love

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Posted inArt & Culture

3rd Annual Orgullo Fest continues on despite criticism from community members

Avatar photoby Valeria MaciasJune 16, 2023June 23, 2023
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