Youth News Team

The newspaper and its sister website serve an immigrant neighborhood in East Los Angeles of just under 100,000. It came into being through a partnership of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism, and La Opinión, the Spanish language daily. Our current media partner is Hoy, the Spanish newspaper of the Times Media Group. Boyle Heights Beat also counts upon many supporters in Boyle Heights’ schools and the broader community.

A day in the life of a super commuter

Cal State senior Carla Sánchez travels hours to get to school from San Bernardino

CD 14 candidates take on Boyle Heights issues

The three women and two men who made the March 3 ballot attended a forum at Méndez High School

Cyndi Otteson: Candidate for CD 14

The Eagle Rock resident addresses issues that affect Boyle Heights and surrounding communities

It’s all about the competition for Roosevelt robotics club

Members of the LA Streetbots work all school year with a worldwide challenge in mind

This is the season to sign up for health insurance

There are multiple options for Boyle Heights residents, despite immigration status

Students find empowerment at Méndez college conference

Event for Eastside schools was organized by Cal State initiative and LAUSD

Musical activism provides songs for the voiceless

Eastside musicians are inspired by social justice issues, which find their way into their lyrics

Mónica García and Kevin de León: two candidates for CD14

The leading contenders to replace José Huízar talk to BHB about what they would bring to Boyle Heights

Boyle Heights gets its vegan treats at Cake Girl

Amy Tam and Andy Fuentes run the specialized bakery out of the counter at St. Louis Pharmacy

Graduates head back to school – to inspire, mentor

Three former Stevenson Middle School students participated in the City Year program in Boyle Heights

Free Medicare Counseling at White Memorial Community Information Center

Sabbath Services