Coronavirus in Boyle Heights and East LA
A daily update on news stories, resources and useful information regarding the COVID-19 emergency in Eastside communities
Testing Tuesdays at YMCA extended through end of November
No appointments, insurance or ID required at recurring pop-up site in Boyle Heights
If you didn’t see the 2021 East LA Classic football game, you missed out
The historic win by Roosevelt represented a comeback for two communities devastated by COVID
LA families may get up to $1,000 a month through the city’s universal basic income program
The application period for the Big:Leap program opens on Friday; participants will be chosen at random
Why aren’t Angelenos who need rent relief applying for it?
In LA neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, many renters face hurdles such as language barriers and fear of filling out government forms
City of LA goes one step further than county by adding vaccine requirement for restaurants and other indoor venues
The stricter city ordinance goes into effect in 30 days, but the county’s vaccination requirement for bars goes into effect on Thursday
Boyle Heights’ Hollenbeck Park gets a forest of new trees
The planting by the LA Parks Foundation is intended to help alleviate pollution from the neighboring 5 freeway
You’ll need to show proof of vaccination to get into LA County bars, clubs and other watering holes
A new order from the County, expected this week, will go into effect next month
Could Latino voters make the difference in whether Newsom survives California’s recall election?
While Latinos make up 39% of the California population and about 28% of its registered voters, some studies show conservatives and white voters are likely to dominate in the recall
Newsom recall election: Watch how to cast your vote
On Sept. 14, California registered voters will decide if the governor holds onto his job or not