Plans for historic Sears Tower spark gentrification debate [VIDEO]

The historic Sears Tower in Boyle Heights will soon have a major makeover and community members are weighing in on what should become of the property. For the first time, new owner and developer Izek Shomof ... Read More...

Future of Sears Tower discussed at Boyle Heights Beat community forum [VIDEO]

Passions flared at a lively discussion on the future of the historic Sears Tower complex at a community forum hosted Saturday by Boyle Heights Beat. Setting the scene for a community debate that is likel... Read More...

Reclaiming the alleys in Boyle Heights: A community effort converts blighted areas into play zones [VIDEO]

The laughter of four barefoot boys fills the air as they race desk chairs -- not in a park, but rather in an improvised backyard, which happens to be an alley in Boyle Heights. The alley’s su... Read More...

Boyle Heights Beat health forum highlights the basics of “Obamacare” [VIDEO]

As we all know, healthcare coverage can be very expensive. Beginning October 1st,. however, the new healthcare law called the Affordable Care Act will give millions of Americans the opportunity to apply for... Read More...

Boyle Heights Beat youth reporters interview Congressman Xavier Becerra [VIDEO]

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) paid a special visit to Boyle Heights Beat last week explaining his role as a Congressman for the 34th District. The Congressman fielded questions from youth reporters on issu... Read More...

Boyle Heights Beat youth reporters interview mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel [Video]

Mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel met with Boyle Heights Beat youth reporters at the Hollenbeck Police Station on Saturday to discuss issues that are important to her campaign as well as to the Boyle Heights c... Read More...

Boyle Heights forum opens dialogue on issues surrounding LGBTQ youth [VIDEO]

White House LGBT liaison Gautam Raghavan was a guest speaker at the Boyle Heights LGBT Forum. Photo by Freddy Monares More than 100 people turned out Saturday for what organizers called a one-of-a-kind foru... Read More...

Speaking the language of roses: Eastside florists prepare for Valentine’s Day rush[Video]

Alisol Flower Shop is one of the many who start prepping for Valentine's Day as early as December. That's because they're dedicated to offering fresh roses on the busiest season of the year. "The whole L... Read More...

‘Rosca de Reyes’ tradition popular in Boyle Heights [Video]

Photo by Flickr user zerethv/ Creative CommonsThroughout Los Angeles, dried up Christmas trees can be found on street curbs and garbage cans; decorative lights have been removed from many rooftops; and traffic... Read More...

Youth respond to Newtown tragedy [Video]

Responding to the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn, where 20 children and six adults were shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School, some California youth are joining 750 mayors, and more than 750,000 gr... Read More...

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