CicLAvia returns to Boyle Heights on Sunday
The Heart of LA route will celebrate UCLA's centennial; several local streets will be closed
Five years later, Bridge Runners still run for their lives
In this 2015 story, we look at how Boyle Height's popular running group was formed
Property behind Mariachi Plaza listed for $6.2 million
A 24,000 square feet piece of property that includes three popular Mariachi Plaza storefronts and a beloved Boyle Heights mural is being offered for s... Read More...
Boyle Heights businesses organize a night of art, food and music
By Tiffany Kinh Lam
Community Contributor
As local businesses and performance artists in Boyle Heights face the threat of gentrification and dis... Read More...
BH Bridge Runners: Running for their lives
Photo by Art Torres
When Lizette Pérez started running at age 13, it was mainly to get away from her siblings and clear her head. Now, 16 years l... Read More...
Viva Los Cupcakes reinvents flavors with a Mexican flair
Karina Jiménez selling her award-winning cupcakes at Mariachi Plaza. Photo by Daisy Escorcia.
An echo of cumbia music travels through Ma... Read More...
Metro may start from scratch on Mariachi Plaza development
Community residents weigh in on Metro's development proposals in Boyle Heights. Photo by Mariana Ramirez
After hearing from an emotionally-charged... Read More...
*Updated: Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council committee advises to reject Metro plans for Mariachi Plaza
Rendering of Metro plans for Mariachi Plaza. Source: Metro
Correction: This story incorrectly stated that the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council v... Read More...
Metro will not vote on Mariachi Plaza development until February
An 8-story structure at Bailey (the grey square) will boast 6 floors of parking and 2 of medical offices. A 3-story fitness center and retail space c... Read More...
Surprising changes proposed for Mariachi Plaza: “Who is it for?”
How can we ensure stakeholder input has value and is incorporated into planning? And, in so doing, help the community feel comfortable in trusting... Read More...