Safety

Opinion: Illustration to the Editor

Stephanie Varela drew this illustration to convey the pain of domestic violence, a topic reported on by Staff Reporters Maria Vera and Melissa Martinez in our last edition. Varela writes: My inspiration for... Read More...

Opinion: Ending the “School-to-Prison” Pipeline

We’ve all been caught running late to school, rushing before the bell rings to avoid a tardy slip and detention. However, these days, being tardy to school has had much harsher consequences. Under Los ... Read More...

Immigrants Without Licenses Hold on to their Cars:
New State Law Provides Protections Against Car Seizures at Police Checkpoints

Boyle Heights residents unable to get a driver’s license because of their immigration status will no longer face steep fines and the possibility of losing their automobiles when stopped at DUI checkpoints... Read More...

National Night Out: A stand against crime

In Boyle Heights and across the country today, communities will gather to take a stand against crime in their neighborhoods. Hollenbeck Police Station will host “National Night Out,” an annual e... Read More...

Deep scars of domestic violence

Boyle Heights Beat interviewed a mother and son who experienced domestic violence, Galya Gonzales and Angel Toscano. In these stories, each shares a unique perspective on the impact on their lives. Top midd... Read More...

Reclaiming the streets: Residents, police cooperate to make Boyle Heights safer

Just 20 years ago, growing up in Boyle Heights meant living in constant fear. Gunshots and police helicopters overhead were routine, day and night. Streets were overrun with drug dealers and buildings sprayed... Read More...

The Sorrow of Children: Breaking the Cycle

Boyle Heights Beat interviewed a mother and son who experienced domestic violence -- Galya Gonzales and Angel Toscano. In these stories, each shares a unique perspective on the impact on their lives. &nbs... Read More...

How Safe is Boyle Heights?

Boyle Heights Beat reporters interviewed nearly 50 residents about which areas they considered “safe” and “unsafe” in the neighborhood. Many of those interviewed listed “home&rdq... Read More...

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Domestic violence: Where can you get help?

East Los Angeles Women’s Center 1255 S. Atlantic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 526- 5819 Hotline for help in cases of rape or physical abuse: (800) 585-6231 Support hotline for HIV/AIDS: (800) 40... Read More...