Can schools provide arts education on a tight budget?

This story originally published on KCET Artbound. A mural depicting the history of Boyle Heights greets parents dropping off their children at my son's elementary school. Inside, a large cartoon bee embl... Read More...

Residents express concern about lack of jobs and access to education

Residents work together in the Legacy LA office Thursday night. Photo by Arturo Torres. Residents of Boyle Heights came together to share their personal experiences on employment, education and ne... Read More...

Family and friends gather to remember Rafael Aguilar

More than 150 people attended a fundraiser and memorial in Roosevelt High School’s auditorium Wednesday night for 22-year-old Rafael Aguilar Jr. Former teammates dressed in football uniforms to honor and celebrate the life of "Ralphy" Aguilar, who gr... Read More...

Parent College workshop series kicks off at Hollenbeck Middle School

A group of parents listen intently at a Parent College workshop. Photo by Juan Gutierrez. Over 100 parents and students gathered early Saturday morning at Hollenbeck Middle School with the goal of... Read More...

Family dispute in Boyle Heights leaves two dead, one in custody

Los Angeles police arrested Israel Lopez, 25, Tuesday afternoon for the suspected murder of his brother, Gustavo Lopez, 29, and friend Rafael Aguilar, 22. The incident occurred at their Boyle Heights home at 33... Read More...

Latino voters shun Romney

Voters waiting in line at a Los Angeles polling place. Photo by Anabell Romero. Latino voters overwhelmingly favored President Obama in this election, underscoring the enormous advantage that Democrats enjoy among this increasingly powerful segme... Read More...

Will record number of Latino voters cast their ballots?

Citizens line up at a Los Angeles polling place Tuesday morning. Photo by Anabell Romero. Latino voters could determine this presidential election ”” that is, if they turn out to vote. Natio... Read More...

Decoding Healthcare: Why Boyle Heights and the United States need Obama’s healthcare plan

Opinion: Will the government really control your healthcare under ObamaCare? One of the fiercely debated issues surrounding our presidential election this year has been around the Affordable Care Act or &ldquo... Read More...

Boyle Heights missing from political map: With voting comes change

A petition drive organized by InnerCity Struggle and California Calls at the corner of Cesar Chavez and Soto last April.Photo by Andrew Román. Boyle Heights Beat published a version of this story in September. With Election Day just a d... Read More...

Celebrating and sharing Boyle Heights’ Days of the Dead

Boyle Heights lit up over the weekend with multiple Día de los Muertos celebrations in the streets. Combining the customary altars, painted faces and sugar skulls with newer elements, like a reunited ... Read More...

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