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
Authorities arrest mother of 3 children found dead in East LA home Sandra Chico, 28, was being held in jail on $2 million bail
More LA Sheriff’s officials accused of misconduct in ‘Banditos’ deputy gang lawsuit Many of the new defendants are deputies assigned to the East LA station
Vaccination clinic targets Nueva Maravilla residents Only residents of the East LA housing complex were allowed to receive the 50 doses available of the Pfizer vaccine
No easy choices: Stay in school or pay the rent? An East LA college student has to decide between continuing his studies or helping his mother pay for rent and other bills during the pandemic
No COVID vaccination sites yet in Boyle Heights or East LA Mobile clinics, promotoras and transportation are among solutions sought to help underserved seniors access the COVID-19 vaccine
Boyle Heights hospitals shift, adapt to care for COVID-19 patients While hospitalizations are down since January, workers at White Memorial and LAC + USC are still dealing with large numbers of coronavirus cases
Metro L line operator shot at Indiana Station Early morning shooting took place as “Gold Line” train approached East LA; operator in stable condition
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...
