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WEBSep 24, 2024 — Boyle Heights artist Fabian Debora triumphs over adversity to receive prestigious art fellowship. by Elgin Nelson September 24, 2024. For many years, Fabian Debora looked for an escape. He grew up in Boyle Heights at a time when the horrors of gang life, drug abuse and systemic hardship surrounded […] Election 2024.
We asked CD 14 residents what they wanted from their next …
WEB8 hours ago — Since July we’ve been collecting responses from Council District 14, asking residents what they want their candidates to focus on this election season.. We shared it online, set up listening posts, and visited farmers markets and neighborhood council meetings. Nearly 500 people participated by voting on their top local and national issues and sharing questions for CD 14 candidates.
Events from October 5 – October 22 – Boyle Heights Beat
WEB4 days ago — Catch the Boyle Heights Beat team along the CicLAvia route as the event returns to Boyle Heights. Walk, skate, bike, play and explore a 7.5-mile route during this 56th edition. […] Fri 18. October 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Get out and about on the Eastside (10/3-10/6) - Boyle Heights Beat
WEB13 hours ago — Sunday, Oct. 6. The 10th Annual East L.A. Classic Beef Bowl luncheon will be held at Steven’s Steak and Seafood House in Commerce. A collaboration between the alumni foundations for Roosevelt and Garfield high schools, the event promotes sportsmanship amongst both football teams ahead of this year’s East L.A. Classic.
About Us - Boyle Heights Beat
WEBBoyle Heights Beat / Pulso de Boyle Heights was founded in 2010 as a high school journalism project where professionals trained students to report on their community. Over 300 students have gone through the program- many moving on to careers in journalism, as well as education, law, and community organizing. In recent years,, thanks to strong ...
Boyle Heights Beat is now part of the L.A. Local News Initiative
WEBSep 10, 2024 — Boyle Heights Beat is now part of the L.A. Local News Initiative. Our local newspaper has been providing news por y para la comunidad since 2010. by Jessica Perez September 10, 2024. Youth reporter Kathryn Mora conducts an interview at the 2022 East L.A. Classic. Hola Boyle Heights!
Most Boyle Heights development out of reach for current …
WEBDec 18, 2018 — At an ELACC development, a family of four could pay between $560 and $933 for a two-bedroom apartment. But even those rents are unaffordable for many in Boyle Heights, where almost 40 percent of households earn less that $20,000 annually, according to the Los Angeles Times. ELACC has three projects in …
SPECIAL ISSUE: Gentrification divides Boyle Heights
WEBDefend Boyle Heights sparks controversy with anti-gentrification push. Leaders of the coalition aren’t shy about finger pointing. They accuse local nonprofits of being in developers’ pockets. The Cream Shop’s $20 ‘dos spark gentrifier label. The barber shop offers many haircuts – from classic designs such as pompadours to modern ...
Boyle Heights In Focus
WEBSep 20, 2024 — Get to know the candidates for Assembly District 54: John Yi and Mark Gonzalez September 27, 2024; Only 1 in 5 California community college students makes it to a university, audit says September 27, 2024; Renovation delays at Benjamin Franklin Library push reopening to 2026 September 26, 2024; Updated Boyle Heights Community Plan promises more affordable housing, new zoning along L.A. River ...