housing Archives - Boyle Heights Beat

For LA’s essential workers, the housing crisis has become a health crisis

Food service workers are among those going home to overcrowded housing conditions, potentially putting family members at risk

When ‘safer at home’ comes at a risk. Health hazards lurk for some low-income renters

The threat of lead, roaches, black mold, water leaks or faulty wiring can intensified during the pandemic

LA says yes to rental help, but no to a citywide rent hike freeze

City Council approves $2.2 million fund for ‘families struggling to pay their rent’

Your guide to LA’s eviction rules during the coronavirus pandemic

All of the critical things to know if you're a California renter right now

Tenants group in Boyle Heights demands ‘rent forgiveness’ during Covid-19 crisis

Activists say state and city temporary bans on evictions do not offer enough protection to low-income renters

A day in the life of a super commuter

Cal State senior Carla Sánchez travels hours to get to school from San Bernardino

Thousands of Boyle Heights tenants would benefit from statewide rent control bill

AB 1482, which cleared its first Senate committee, would expand protections in Los Angeles

Town Hall focuses on Proposition 10

First of several public meetings planned by BH Neighborhood Council looked at divisive rent control measure

Gang sweep is said to loosen Big Hazard’s grip on Ramona Gardens

Police say that only eight of the 25 suspects arrested Wednesday were found in Ramona Gardens. Photo: Boyle Heights Beat archives Authorities expe... Read More...

Mural restoration brings color back to Ramona Gardens’ Guadalupana

The image of the Virgen of Guadalupe has faded overtime. Photo by Antonio Mejias. For a while it seemed it would take a miracle from the Virgin of G... Read More...

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