Town Hall focuses on Proposition 10
First of several public meetings planned by BH Neighborhood Council looked at divisive rent control measure
Perspective: My friend Alfred Fraijo, the Angel of Boyle Heights
From Roosevelt to Harvard and back to his community – a personal appreciation of the founder of LURN
USC CAC adviser brings first-gen pride to Roosevelt High School
By Matthew C. Stevens
USC Rossier School of Education
When a high school holds a celebration of its college-bound students, some choose to shout it from the rafters — sometimes, literally.
In a booming voice... Read More...
‘Beauty and the Beast’ is pure fun back at Casa 0101
Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” is back at Casa 0101.
After having a successful run in 2017, the musical returns for an encore engagement, by popular demand. Having missed it the first time around, I was exci... Read More...
Cal State LA graduate uses business for social impact
By Jillian Beck
Cal State LA
JP Aguirre wants to use business to make a positive impact in the world.
The 26-year-old Boyle Heights resident tapped into his experience studying finance at California State Un... Read More...
Perspective: The family that trains together –and runs the LA Marathon together– stays together
On Sunday, March 18, I lined up with my family for the fourth year in a row at the starting line of the LA Marathon, ready to run the 26.2 miles from the Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica.
I have an older brot... Read More...
Near the corner of First and Soto, Cielito Lindo is now home to 50 families
By Jason Gallegos
Standing at the podium, Martha Seva spoke about her journey as a former occupant at 2130 E. First St. and her return to the address that is now the new Cielito Lindo apartment complex.
Sp... Read More...
Poet Xica Necia publishes zine to combat sexual violence against queer people of color
Xica Necia performing at the Use Protection Art Show in Los Angeles in April of 2017.
On October 2016, on a tree-lined street in the Pomona Valley, a crowd of about 50 people gathered in a backyard to see a... Read More...
Kids find new adventures, make friends, at Libros Schmibros’ Storytelling Hour
I will never forget the day Malia met Little Chanclas.
José Lozano reads 'Little Chanclas".
It was a Sunday afternoon last year. I was very excited to take my daughter to the Children’s Storytelling Hour, w... Read More...
Perspective: Gente De Boyle Heights: Rise and Stand for Your Community
By Steven Almazan
Photo by Ernesto Orozco
On the outside, non-native Angelenos see Boyle Heights as a cultural war zone where residents are fighting for their lives. Some people might assume that there is a ... Read More...