Kevin De León to take over CD-14 in October
City Council sets appointment date and asks for a “caretaker” to take over district duties
Kevin de León: frustrated with Public Health over handling of COVID-19 in Boyle Heights
The councilman elect says a pledge to serve a full council term, which he did not sign, was political ‘gimmickry’
Trial date set for José Huízar
Suspended councilman’s case is set to begin Sept. 29 and as many as 45 witnesses are expected to testify
José Huízar pleads ‘not guilty’ today in Federal court
The suspended councilman appeared via teleconference and responded to dozens of charges in corruption case
Kevin de León: you don’t need to go to Salesian or Roosevelt to represent Boyle Heights
The councilman-elect talks about winning the March primary and gaining the trust of CD-14 residents
Former Huízar aide pleads guilty to racketeering charge
George Esparza, from Boyle Heights, could face up to 20 years in prison for his role in City Hall corruption scheme
Boyle Heights community reacts to councilman José Huízar’s arrest
Opinions differ among people who live and work in the neighborhood where the suspended politician grew up
Social media reacts to José Huízar’s arrest
Many in Boyle Heights took to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to express their feelings on the disgraced councilman
José Huízar arrested, suspended from City Council
Councilman faces racketeering charges stemming from corruption scheme, could face 20 years in prison
Mayor and Council President call for Huízar to resign CD14 post
Federal documents point to the Boyle Heights councilman as the corrupt politician allegedly running a criminal operation in City Hall