Kevin de León: frustrated with Public Health over handling of COVID-19 in Boyle Heights
The councilman elect says a pledge to serve a full council term, which he did not sign, was political ‘gimmickry’
Trial date set for José Huízar
Suspended councilman’s case is set to begin Sept. 29 and as many as 45 witnesses are expected to testify
The Gelatina gets a pop culture glow-up
In Boyle Heights, Myra Vásquez creates delicious and spectacular versions of this traditional Mexican dessert
José Huízar pleads ‘not guilty’ today in Federal court
The suspended councilman appeared via teleconference and responded to dozens of charges in corruption case
Coronavirus in Boyle Heights and East LA
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Shooting near Odd Fellows Cemetery leaves one man dead
The mid-July incident, which police call “gang related,” brings the total to eight Boyle Heights homicides in 2020
The LAPD is doubling down on a Community Policing Program. Why some activists are opposed
The program has been in place since 2011 in some communities, Boyle Heights’ Ramona Gardens among them
Huízar faces 34 charges, including bribery and money laundering
The councilmember could face up to 30 years in prison; arraignment now moved to Aug. 3
Kevin de León: you don’t need to go to Salesian or Roosevelt to represent Boyle Heights
The councilman-elect talks about winning the March primary and gaining the trust of CD-14 residents
Boyle Height leads in car thefts, as cases rise due to COVID-19
Law enforcement say spike in cases is related to people leaving cars unattended for longer periods