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José Huízar pleads guilty in City Hall corruption case

by Boyle Heights BeatJanuary 20, 2023January 26, 2023

Former CD 14 Representative José Huízar pleaded guilty Friday morning to a City Hall-based bribery and money laundering scheme. “I want to apologize to my family, constituents, and to the […]

Posted inGoing to College

California campuses try to lower college costs with free transit

by Carmen GonzálezJanuary 5, 2023January 18, 2023

When Melanie Lindo was considering her transfer to a UC campus, her choice didn’t come down to academics or campus resources but how long, complex and pricey her bus ride […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

The environmental group that dumped trash in front of KDL’s office says it’s on a mission to clean up Boyle Heights

by Eimee Mendieta SotoJanuary 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Every day when Natalie Lopez walks through her Boyle Heights neighborhood, she sees piles of trash accumulating on city streets. Drawers, mattresses, and sofas sit on street corners waiting to […]

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Encampment fire leaves one dead in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Authorities say an individual experiencing homelessness was fatally injured Sunday during an encampment fire in an industrial sector of Boyle Heights. Firefighters were called to the 1600 block of S. […]

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Homeless woman struck and killed by car in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

A 67-year-old Latina experiencing homelessness was fatally injured in a vehicle collision on January 16 in Boyle Heights. According to a spokesperson from the Los Angeles Police Department, the victim […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

i.am/Angel Foundation brings high-speed internet to Estrada Courts

by Alex MedinaJanuary 13, 2023January 14, 2023

From starting the i.am/Angel Foundation to performing at the 2022 East LA Classic, Black Eyed Peas founder and lead artist will.i.am always makes sure to support the neighborhood he says […]

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Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

Shooting underneath the Sixth Street Bridge leaves one man dead

by Jennifer LópezJanuary 7, 2023January 14, 2023

A man was killed Friday night during what some media are reporting as a video shoot under the Sixth Street Bridge. At approximately 10pm on Friday, officers responded to a […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

Judge rules José Huízar’s must go to trial with co-defendant

by Boyle Heights BeatJanuary 6, 2023January 6, 2023

José Huizar lost his bid for a severance from his co-defendant in their trial next month on federal corruption charges, City News Service reported this week. Citing court papers obtained […]

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Free shoes to be handed out Wednesday in Boyle Heights

by Alex MedinaJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023

In an effort to honor the life of a prominent community advocate and activist, the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC) will be hosting a free shoe giveaway as part of […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

At Boyle Heights shop, the taste of Guerrero is baked into every ‘Rosca’

by Alex MedinaJanuary 2, 2023January 5, 2023

For many Mexican households, el Día de los Reyes Magos is an annual tradition often celebrated while enjoying a colorful and sweet rosca alongside some cafecito or champurrado. The Jan. […]

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  • The environmental group that dumped trash in front of KDL’s office says it’s on a mission to clean up Boyle HeightsJanuary 25, 2023
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