February is known as the month to celebrate love and friendships. However, it also marks Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness month, an effort to bring attention to the issue […]
Posted inCommunity Voices, Featured, Going to College
From Boyle Heights to College: Former BHB youth reporters share experiences from their first semester away from home
I’m not an “A” student, I’ll tell you that right now. I left Roosevelt High School with a 3.0 G.P.A. I know I could have done better, but my constant […]
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Vampire Film Festival to showcase 18 films at Little Casa Theatre in Boyle Heights
After almost ten years in New Orleans, the Vampire Film Festival returns to Los Angeles this weekend to celebrate all that encompasses the dark and gothic arts. Eighteen films by […]
Posted inBusiness & Development
Business corridor study finds law enforcement out of touch with Boyle Heights businesses
Inactive city services in Boyle Heights was a general theme in a recent Boyle Heights business assessment study. Business owners described roads and sidewalks having been in disarray, and said […]
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Featured
Community reviews potential redevelopment plans for LAC+USC Medical Center site
Potential redevelopment plans for the 90-acre site of the historic General Hospital were presented last week at an open house event intended to gather community input. The Los Angeles County […]
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus
Sports Week at Legacy LA
Join Legacy LA for a week full of fun! The organization is conducting sports tournaments, games, prizes and more to encourage youth from the ages 10 to 24 to get […]
Posted inArt & Culture
Exhibit at LAC+USC Medical Center showcases Boyle Heights artists
The opening night reception for Boyle Heights: Arte Vida Y Amor drew large crowds through the rain and into the Medical Village at L.A. County-USC Medical Center last Friday. Avenue […]
Posted inAnnouncements, Boyle Heights In Focus
Free Tax Preparation for Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles Residents
It’s tax season! Did you know over 70 percent of East Los Angeles residents are eligible to receive free tax preparation assistance and financial education? East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) […]
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NFL Quarterback Mark Sanchez Donates $10,000 to Hollenbeck Youth Center
Giving Back– New York Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez presented a check for $10,000 to the Hollenbeck Youth Center on Wednesday which matched a $10,000 donation from Big 5 Sporting Goods for […]
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Roosevelt High School directed to restructure current system
In the last decade, Roosevelt High School has undergone a series of changes to improve academic performance; the latest was the creation of seven small schools. But students, faculty and […]
