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Kevin de León fights with an activist at Lincoln Park tree lighting
Kevin de León was involved in a fight with an activist at a toy giveaway and tree-lighting ceremony in Lincoln Heights Friday night that was partially caught on video. The embattled council member said in a statement that he was assaulted. Activists told the Los Angeles Times that de León started the fight.
Morning shooting on State St. leaves one man dead
A man who was fatally shot Friday morning on State St. near Sheridan St. has been identified as 43-year-old Boyle Heights resident David Andrew Torralba. Police said the shooting took place at around 9:50 am on Dec.2. According to an LAPD spokesperson, the victim was on foot on the 800...
Recall against Kevin de León approved; campaign cleared to collect signatures
The Los Angeles city clerk approved a petition to recall Kevin de León Tuesday, clearing an important hurdle for the citizen-led effort to remove the embattled councilmember from office. Next step: petitioners must collect 20,437 signatures from registered voters of the 14th Council District by March 31, in order...
New LA Sheriff says he thinks deputies are ready for a stabilizer. Union says it’ll ‘wait and see’
Robert Luna took office at noon Monday as Los Angeles County’s new sheriff, succeeding Alex Villanueva as the 34th person to lead the nation’s largest sheriff’s department. In a conversation with LAist over the weekend, he expressed confidence that the rank-and-file will accept him, even though he’s an outsider.
ANALYSIS: A look back at former LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s tumultuous 4 years
On Saturday, Robert Luna was sworn in as Los Angeles County Sheriff, ending the tenure of outgoing Sheriff Alex Villanueva. It’s hard to remember now, but there was a lot of hope surrounding Villanueva’s election four years ago. He was a Spanish-speaking Democrat who promised to be a progressive reformer at an agency with a lot of problems.
Boyle Heights has a special Santa, and he came early this year
As young eyes glistened at hundreds of free toys at the Boyle Heights City Hall, one smile shined just as bright from under a long, white beard. For this holly jolly Santa Claus, this weekend was a special chance to give back. “Santa loves coming here every year because Boyle...
Collective memories and stories shine in ‘Remembering Boyle Heights’
As time goes by, memories of specific moments in time tend to fade, as generations come and go. That reality is different in Boyle Heights though, where robust, shared histories intertwine down every road, street and alley. Though impossible to capture in any one work of art, a new theatrical...
‘Noche de las Memorias,’ an evening of prayer, song and testimony
Hundreds of candles shimmered throughout the night on Thursday as The Wall Las Memorias (TWLM) held its annual “Noche de las Memorias” vigil at Lincoln Park. The event, now in its 29th year, is one of the city’s longest-running commemorations of World AIDS Day. The internationally recognized day of mourning is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic and remembering the lives of those who have passed from the disease over the years.
Inside an early morning World Cup watch party in Boyle Heights
L.A. soccer fans will be waking up early for the next few weeks, as the World Cup in Qatar continues. Qatar is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles, which means morning watch parties are becoming the norm. Clad in green jerseys, Daisy Chávez Méndez and her friends gathered on a...
Day in my life
Many people are drawn to Boyle Heights for the culture, or for the richness the community has. Boyle Heights is a prime example of having struggle in the past, and overcoming it in the present. You can see it in the murals, the faces of people when you see them walking down the street.
‘Remembering Boyle Heights’ sequel to premiere Saturday at Casa 0101
Do you remember what Boyle Heights was like in the 70s? What about the 90s? One play hoping to capture the essence of those decades in the neighborhood is set to premiere this Saturday at Casa 0101. “Remembering Boyle Heights: Part Two” is a collaborative theater piece by playwright Josefina...
Mariachi Festival & Fiesta Anual de Santa Cecilia to be held Sunday
Musicians from throughout Southern California will perform Sunday at the 33rd annual Mariachi Festival & Fiesta Anual de Santa Cecilia at Boyle Heights’ Mariachi Plaza. From headliners Mariachi Sol de México, Mariachi Los Reyes and Mariachi Garibaldi to local youth conjuntos, like Mariachi Alanos Garfield High School and Mariachi Olímpico de Roosevelt High School, the public will be able to enjoy free musical performances from 8 am to 10 pm at the iconic plaza near First Street and Boyle Ave.
Thanksgiving turkey giveaway returns Saturday morning to Mariachi Plaza
Frozen turkeys, canned food, side dishes and hot meals will be handed out at the 8th Annual Boyle Heights Turkey Giveaway on November 19 at Mariachi Plaza. Over 1,000 turkeys will be available on a first come, first served basis from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. while supplies last. One turkey per household will be provided at the event.
Watch: Karen Bass gives first remarks after historic win in LA mayor’s race
Karen Bass will become the first woman and second Black person to lead the city of Los Angeles. She gave her first remarks Thursday morning as mayor-elect at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles. Watch:. Background: Bass, a Democrat, clinched the mayoral victory after Angelenos turned out in large...
Karen Bass defeats Rick Caruso, will be LA’s first woman mayor
Representative Karen Bass defeated billionaire businessman Rick Caruso in a highly contested race for Los Angeles mayor and will become the first woman in history to lead the city. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday after numbers released by the LA County Registrar’s office showed Bass with a lead...
A Community of Friends breaks ground at Lorena Plaza, set for completion in 2024
Transportation officials and the nonprofit developer A Community of Friends (ACOF) broke ground last week on a long-stalled affordable housing development on metro-owned property in Boyle Heights. The project, known as Lorena Plaza, is located on the corner of 1st and Lorena Streets and will include 49 affordable housing units...
After a decade of opposition, developer finally breaks ground on Lorena Plaza housing project
Transportation officials and nonprofit developer A Community of Friends (ACOF) broke ground last week on a long-stalled affordable housing development on Metro-owned property in Boyle Heights. Known as Lorena Plaza, the project is located on the corner of 1st and Lorena Streets and will include 49 affordable housing units for...
Story on the wall
The murals in the following photos are mostly from The Arts District near Downtown LA between the Los Angeles River and the 101 Freeway. I think these murals have a deep meaning within how we view the world in a certain way. These murals have really caught my eye because they have different elements that really impact the person viewing the photo. However, the Arts District is a community that focuses on art, music, and entertainment which makes it very diverse.
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