Photographer Armando Lazaro looks at the diversity in the murals of downtown LA’s Arts District
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After a decade of opposition, developer finally breaks ground on Lorena Plaza housing project
The long-stalled affordable housing development will bring 49 studio to three-bedroom apartments, half of which will go to unhoused or low-income veterans
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus
Coronavirus in Boyle Heights and East LA
A daily update on news stories, resources and useful information regarding the COVID-19 emergency in Eastside communities
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Red, white and blue shine at Cinco Puntos for annual Veterans Day ceremony
Veterans at the event were presented with special pins dedicated to Eastsiders who have served in the Armed Forces
Posted inLos Angeles City
Developer found guilty of paying more than $1 million in bribes to José Huízar
Two-week trial revealed details of how the Boyle Heights councilmember kept a lavish lifestyle, bonding with a Chinese billionaire over gambling and prostitutes
Posted inAnnouncements, Boyle Heights In Focus
Remembrance and protest to meet at annual Veterans Day ceremony at Cinco Puntos
Group opposing a planned roundabout at the site will gather and call for Kevin de León’s resignation
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Elections 2022, Featured, Homelessness, Immigration, State Politics, Youth News Team
Two progressives fight it out in the 34th Congressional District
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez and challenger David Kim are on the ballot once again this Tuesday; the winner will represent Boyle Heights in Congress
Posted inBoyle Heights In Focus, Elections 2022
Canvasser controversy erupts in LA congressional race for District 34
A canvasser for incumbent Jimmy Gomez allegedly made Anti-Asian remarks referring to the congressman’s opponent David Kim
Posted inElections 2022
2022 VOTER GUIDE
What you need to know to vote in California’s Nov. 8 general election – from CalMatters
Posted inElections 2022
Prop. 28 would go a long way in Black & Brown communities, artist says
The state measure that would provide additional arts funding for schools without raising taxes has no formal opposition
