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Teens shot in separate incidents are first 2021 homicide victims in Boyle Heights and East LA
A 15-year-old boy was killed Saturday in Prospect Park and a 19-year old man died Monday near Olympic and Indiana
A devastating fire underscores the crisis of veteran homelessness
BY ROBERT GARROVA
Originally published on December 10, 2020
In September, Manuel Bernal got horrible news: a fire had destroyed the nearl... Read More...
Exide may abandon Vernon plant without finishing contamination cleanup, federal court rules
Friday’s approval of a plan favored by Trump administration leaves hazard remediation to California taxpayers
One person shot and killed near Marengo and Fickett
Victim was a 36-year-old man from nearby City Terrace; 11 homicides in Boyle Heights so far this year
Part-time clown with ties to Boyle Heights store charged with child molestation
Authorities believe there may be other victims; 51-year-old suspect is behind bars
Suspect detained in connection to blaze that destroyed East LA housing project under construction
The El Nuevo Amanecer affordable housing complex is being developed by ELACC
County approves $5 million settlement in case of 2 boys killed in East LA crash involving Sheriff’s patrol
The accident was caused by a negligent deputy, but prosecutors said they could not file criminal charges against her
March and caravan will mark 50th anniversary of Chicano Moratorium
For months, social justice activists and leaders of community organizations met to plan a grand 50th anniversary commemoration of the Chicano Morator... Read More...
Brown Berets to hold their own Chicano Moratorium anniversary march
Organizers say the organization is still focused on fighting for the rights of the Chicano community