LA has a plan – and $1 million – to cool down Boyle Heights
The city will use federal funds to install pavement coatings and plant trees in the neighborhood’s hottest blocks
‘A nod to our past and bridge to the future,’ Sixth Street Viaduct finally opens to public
City officials praise the new, $588 million construction project connecting Boyle Heights and downtown
Boyle Heights residents await much-needed second round of stimulus checks
Federal government began sending payments of up to $600 per individual, as Senate rejects a higher $2,000 check
Solar-powered festival brings music and art to Boyle Heights
Los Angeles’ first all-solar arts and music festival returns to Mariachi Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 19.
The third Eastside Sol is "a solar-powered musi... Read More...
Candidates line up to replace Jimmy Gómez in the State Assembly
The filing period for potential candidates to replace Jimmy Gómez in the California State Assembly has passed and a list of 14 candidates running for ... Read More...
Memorial Day commemorated in Boyle Heights
The 70th annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the All Wars Monument at Cinco Puntos was held on Monday, May 29, and Boyle Heights contributing photographer... Read More...
Huízar endorses Jimmy Gómez in Congressional bid
Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huízar has endorsed State Assemblyman Jimmy Gómez in his bid for the 34th District Congressional seat.
Gómez will f... Read More...
Boyle Heights commemorates Veterans Day
Elected officials and community members will come together this Friday to honor Eastside veterans on their day.
Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles’... Read More...
Elections 2014: California Democrats hold on while Republicans dominate nationally
Nationally Republicans dominated yesterday’s general elections, seizing the Senate from Democrats and capturing their biggest majorities in the House ... Read More...
Get out the Vote: The 2014 General Elections
Boyle Heights Beat archive. Photo by Jonathan Olivares.
California voters have the chance to get out to vote on Nov. 4 for the 2014 General Electi... Read More...