New AQMD regulations aimed at stench from rendering plants
New air quality regulations aim to curb the stench from local animal processing plants that have long plagued Boyle Heights and the surrounding commun... Read More...
Boyle Heights ranks No. 9 on California pollution list
A large part of Boyle Heights ranked as the ninth most burdened by pollution out of the nearly 8,000 tracts in California.
Pollution problems are ... Read More...
Neighborhood leaders, residents push to curb pet waste problem in Boyle Heights
Residents walk their dogs at Hollenbeck Park. Photo by Rene Ayala
While many Boyle Heights residents may not think picking up after their pets is ... Read More...
Residents cope with air pollution in Boyle Heights [AUDIO SLIDESHOW]
Surrounded by five freeways, residents of Boyle Heights are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution everyday.
Breathing this polluted ai... Read More...
High school students in Boyle Heights become urban planners for a day
Salesian High School participated in over 20 workshops at The Air Quality Institute Program. Photo by Gus Ugalde. Recognizing the unique air quality ... Read More...