Liza Marie Samaniego, 33, goes to school and also takes care of her family of four. She doesn’t have much time to spare, yet she finds a way to […]
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Hard times in Boyle Heights
Families left without homes. Businesses left without resources to stay open. Parents left without jobs. These are some of the consequences in Boyle Heights of the weak economy. In recent […]
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How Safe is Boyle Heights?
Boyle Heights Beat reporters interviewed nearly 50 residents about which areas they considered “safe” and “unsafe” in the neighborhood. Many of those interviewed listed “home” as the safest area. When […]
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Boyle Heights
Boyle Heights es azul como el cielo Es más que un rojo atardecer Sus calles nos brindan consuelo A los que moramos aquí. Caminos, plazas, y murales Recuerdos de nuestro […]
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Mi Escuela
Mi escuela es la mejor Boyle Heights tiene el honor De tenerla en su región Para ofrecer buena educación Di buscas una solución Para poder triunfar Busca Boyle Heights Y […]
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Piedras
Si encuentras piedras Retíralas”¦ Si hay obstáculos Derríbalos”¦ Si estas cansado Detente y descansa”¦ ¡Pero nunca te rindas!
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3rd Street
Blonde brunette, Eating flaming hot cheetos. Eastside Stroller baby on the sidewalk, Neck, Rosary, with Raul R.I.P.
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Xikano Samurai
As I walk through the streets of Boyle heights Amaterasu, the sun goddess wetting my back Passing nopales, raspados and guayava trees Following the paths set before me by […]
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The Sorrow of Children: Breaking the Cycle
Boyle Heights Beat interviewed a mother and son who experienced domestic violence — Galya Gonzales and Angel Toscano. In these stories, each shares a unique perspective on the impact on […]
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An Icon’s Fall from grace: Sears’ Future in Limbo
The Boyle Heights neighborhood possesses some distinct landmarks, such as Mariachi Plaza and Hollenbeck Park. However, none is as well known as the Sears Mail Order Building. This well-known […]
