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Posted inHealth

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

by Victor PenaNovember 5, 2012December 8, 2022

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 […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

Boyle Heights residents document housing concerns for future mayor

by Kris FortinNovember 2, 2012December 8, 2022

This story originally published in LA Streetsblog. The first of two town hall meetings focusing on housing, education, and employment conditions took place last Thursday at the Mendez Learning Center. […]

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Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus

Slideshow: Bulldogs defeat Rough Riders 7-0 in East L.A. Classic

by Elisa HoughOctober 31, 2012December 8, 2022

All photos by professional photographer Arturo Torres The Roosevelt High School Rough Riders fell to the Garfield High School Bulldogs 7-0 Friday at the annual East L.A. Classic. The Boyle […]

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Posted inHealth

New study shows teens still think smoking is cool

by Anabell RomeroOctober 30, 2012December 8, 2022

Despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent on tobacco prevention, smoking is apparently still considered cool among teens. A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Buena Gente

Laker Dwight Howard helps unveil new Hollenbeck Youth Center basketball court

by Elisa HoughOctober 29, 2012December 8, 2022

The Hollenbeck Youth Center christened its new competition basketball court Saturday with the help of L.A. Lakers center Dwight Howard and over 70 youth players. The new court, made possible […]

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Posted inAnnouncements, Boyle Heights In Focus

Suspected car thief tries to elude police at Roosevelt High

by Anabell RomeroOctober 27, 2012December 8, 2022

Police detained a suspected car thief inside Theodore Roosevelt High School’s gymnasium after school today according to Los Angeles Unified School District police officials. Both Roosevelt High and Hollenbeck Middle […]

Posted inCommunity Voices

A community’s commentary on the East L.A. Classic

by Elisa HoughOctober 27, 2012December 8, 2022

The Garfield High School Bulldogs defeated the Roosevelt Rough Riders 7-0 in Friday night’s highly anticipated East L.A. Classic. The 78th annual rivalry football game was held in Weingart Stadium […]

Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Buena Gente

Rivalry starts early for East L.A. Classic

by Juan GutierrezOctober 26, 2012December 8, 2022

Pop Warner teams serve as ‘feeder program,’ coach says The rivalry starts early for the East L.A. Classic football game, the longtime football match-up between Theodore Roosevelt High School and […]

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Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Safety

Councilman Huizar passes sobriety test after car accident

by Elisa HoughOctober 26, 2012December 8, 2022

Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar was questioned Thursday night by the L.A. Police Department following a car accident near East First and Boyle streets. “Councilmember Huizar was involved in […]

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Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Buena Gente

Slideshow: Roosevelt and Garfield gear up for East L.A. Classic football game

by Erik SarniOctober 25, 2012December 8, 2022

All photos by Erik Sarni. Hover over with cursor to see captions. Long-standing rivals Roosevelt and Garfield high schools will once again face off at the 78th annual East L.A. […]

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