For 15 years, Boyle Heights Beat has been a trusted voice in our community — a nonprofit news organization serving Boyle Heights and the Eastside. We provide “noticias por y para la comunidad” or “news by and for the community.”

Over the years, we’ve grown from a high school journalism program, training the next generation of journalists, into a community newsroom, serving as a trusted source of local news and information.

The Boyle Heights Beat 2024-2025 youth reporting cohort.
The Boyle Heights Beat 2024-2025 youth reporting cohort. (Andrew Lopez/ Boyle Heights Beat)

Now, we’ve reached a pivotal milestone in our journey: our Quinceañera.

The evening promises to be a heartfelt love letter to the community, featuring food, music, and opportunities for attendees to connect with the team behind the stories. Boyle Heights Beat invites residents, supporters, and friends to join the festivities and celebrate this milestone together.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
  • Location: The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Time: 5:30-8:30pm
  • Tickets/RSVP: Eventbrite (space is limited)

At its core, this quinceañera is about celebrating our past, present, and future. It’s a celebration with and for our community. Together, we’ll honor our shared history and spark momentum for the future of local journalism.

Come celebrate with us! Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us for a night to remember!

Tickets are available on a sliding scale. You can choose the option that feels right: from $15 in honor of our quinceañera, up to $115 for those able to give more. All tickets are general admission.


Boyle Heights Beat is a bilingual community newspaper produced by its youth "por y para la comunidad". The newspaper and its sister website serve an immigrant neighborhood in East Los Angeles of just under...

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