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.

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

Donated dresses save the prom

Area high school students saved money by getting recycled outfits from individual donors

Boyle Heights enjoys festival created by youth for youth

Third annual event, organized by neighborhood teens, was held Saturday along First Street

Boyle Heights observes annual Memorial Day commemoration

This year marked the 72nd anniversary of this Eastside tradition at Cinco Puntos

Mi Centro hosts event highlighting Puerto Rican LGBTQ+ history

The event was part of Puerto Ricans In Action's traveling lecture series

Gender-neutral bathrooms draw mixed reactions in Boyle Heights schools

State law requires all state agencies to offer a bathroom that is accessible to all genders.

Unknown future for undocumented students

Undocumented students worry about their future under the Trump administration.

Youth reporters speak to three candidates for governor

Jackie Ramírez, Keven Almontes and Carmen González interviewed Chiang, Eastin and Villaraigosa

SwimLA is Back! LA City Offers FREE or Affordable Swim Lessons for Kids

Beat Saber Tournament