Grieving family tells of challenges raising slain teen
By Samantha Silva
Most parents expect their children to bury them and not the other way around. But two Boyle Heights families face the grief of lo... Read More...
Lawyers call on LAPD to release video of teen killing; community reacts to Jesse Romero’s death
The death of 14-year-old Jesse Romero, who was shot by police on August 9, has hit the Boyle Heights community hard. Residents and activists want answ... Read More...
29-year-old-man shot and killed by Sheriff’s deputies in East LA
Authorities are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that left a 29-year-old man dead in East Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday.
The Lo... Read More...
Two BH shooting victims in less than 48 hours
Two shooting incidents were reported within a 48 hour period this week in Boyle Heights, including one where a 37-year-old man died.
Police say tha... Read More...
It’s officially Christmas in Ramona Gardens
Photos by Antonio Mejias
It’s begun to look a lot like Christmas at Ramona Gardens, where holiday lights and decorations went up last Friday to... Read More...
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...
Summer Night Lights keeps parks open late, offers “sense of community”
Children play soccer at Summer Night Lights in Ramona Gardens. Photo by Antonio Mejias
As summer winds down, so does the Summer Night Lights progr... Read More...
Fourth of July: A map of local fireworks shows, activities
Happy Birthday, America!
On July 4, 1776, Independence Day was established in the United States as a national celebration observed by each coast, s... Read More...
$100,000 reward offered in Ramona Gardens firebomb investigation
Photo by Jonathan Olivares
A $100,000 reward for information leading to those responsible for the May arson attacks in Ramona Gardens was announce... Read More...
Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old boy kidnapped in Boyle Heights
Photo courtesy of LAPD.
A statewide Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy was issued Friday after he was allegedly kidnapped by his biological father i... Read More...