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Four minors hospitalized following stolen car crash
Authorities say four minors are hospitalized following a crash near the Calzona Street exit off the 5 Freeway that came at the tail end of a police pursuit. According to a spokesperson from the Sheriff’s Department, deputies attempted to pull the vehicle over, believing it was stolen when the driver fled.
José Huízar granted a delay to start prison term
A judge has granted José Huízar a four-month delay in starting his upcoming prison term. He was originally scheduled to begin on April 30. Last Monday, the former Councilmember requested a surrender date extension. The reason was not publicly disclosed, as the request was filed under seal due to containing private medical information. On Tuesday, a federal court judge granted the extension, which means Huízar will begin his prison term on August 30.
Rising from the ashes: El Nuevo Amanecer Apartments officially opens in East Los Angeles
From living on the streets of Skid Row to jumping from different shelters, single mother of four Annette Gavaro says her family’s outlook felt bleak. Deja West, another mother of two, was also losing hope after living in a shelter for about a year. Today, both families, among many...
Reflection: Beyond the Last Note
As my high school graduation approaches, I can’t help but reminisce about the last four years. One of the major things I will miss in high school is playing in the band. I have poured blood, sweat, and tears into Theodore Roosevelt High School’s marching band, and I can’t believe I’m leaving it behind.
Get out and about on the Eastside (4/19-4/23)
Hola Boyle Heights! Your community reporter, Alex Medina, is here to share some happenings in and around the neighborhood to get you out and about!. Four-week run of new production comes to local theater. Casa 0101 is a true gem in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. For over two decades, it’s...
LGBTQ+ group hosts anti-tobacco use forum
Educating a diverse group of LGBTQ+ community members about the dangers of tobacco use was the topic of a forum held at the California Endowment Center Wednesday. We Breathe, a program through the California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network that advocates for tobacco cessation throughout the state, organized the event to better educate and address the health risks of smoking within LGBTQ+ communities.
“If something wasn’t fair, I would protest it”: Rachael Ochoa-Cervera reflects on her time at Roosevelt High and involvement in the 1968 walkouts
Rachael Ochoa-Cervera, 74, sees something she wants to do and makes it happen. She’s been that way since she was a teen growing up in Boyle Heights in the 1960s. She attended Theodore Roosevelt High School, where she excelled in academics, was head cheerleader, and spoke up against social injustices.
LAPD launches investigation into “flash robberies” at local retailers
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Organized Retail Crimes Task Force has launched a probe to identify and arrest 10-20 individuals suspected to have robbed several stores around the Boyle Heights area last month. The crew was reported to have entered retailers such as WSS, a shoe and apparel store...
LA Mayor delivers State of the City Address, introduces capital campaign to fight homelessness
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City address Monday, urging the business and philanthropic communities to do more to help fund the building of affordable housing for thousands of unhoused Angelenos. The mayor touted her current efforts on homelessness, including declaration of a state of emergency...
Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient
Corn chips, tortillas, tamales and pupusas — while all delicious may be missing a key vitamin for women of reproductive age. Folic acid has long been used to prevent serious birth defects and help babies develop. Medical and public health experts advise daily consumption during pregnancy, but also in the months before becoming pregnant. This B vitamin is so important the federal government requires folic acid in certain foods such as enriched breads and cereals.
L.A. Taco launches membership campaign to save its publication
L.A. Taco, an independent digital news outlet, is at risk of shutting down. Thursday, Editor-in-chief Javier Cabral announced on its site that L.A. Taco furloughed their four staff members— Hadley Tomicki, Memo Torres, Lexis-Olivier Ray, and Janette Villafana— because of a lack of funds. Staff members are currently not being paid but retain their benefits. Cabral continues to maintain site functions while doubling down on fundraising.
Flag football sees an uprise on the Eastside
On a sunny day in East Los Angeles, you might notice groups of girls sporting brightly colored flags and running around a field playing an unfamiliar sport. It’s called flag football, a low-contact version of the more popular game that has been gaining popularity on the Eastside. It’s not...
Traditional recipes – and decades of history – is at the core of Birrieria Chalio’s perseverance
When people think of East L.A., they often think first of El Mercadito and Cinco Puntos. However, to other longtime and former residents, their first thought is Birrieria Chalio. Located just five blocks east of El Mercadito, the smell of rich goat meat mixed with dried chili peppers and traditional seasonings fills the air.
Eastside residents and participants of the 1968 walkouts engage in conversation
When educator Mariana Ramírez was a teacher at Roosevelt High School, she regularly included the history of the 1968 walkouts in her lesson plans. As a college student, she was inspired by the student youth movement in which thousands of students walked out of four Eastside schools to protest their educational conditions.
“The Whistle,” a Boyle Heights Beat-based film, takes second place in the CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge
The film crew behind a short created on behalf of the Boyle Heights Beat won the organization 2nd place in a nonprofit filmmaking competition sponsored by CBS. The Beat will be awarded $50,000 for its placement in this year’s CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge. The contest, sponsored by the broadcast company, brings together crews of early-career storytellers to pitch short film ideas to local nonprofits centered on their mission, vision, and values.
Board of Supervisors vote to loosen Airbnb’s grip on unincorporated Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an ordinance restricting the short-term vacation rental market throughout unincorporated LA County. The decision comes after pushback against the industry, which some experts consider a threat to Eastside neighborhoods like East LA or City Terrace. While not outright banning...
Mujeres de Maiz celebrates 27 years of community service on the Eastside
On Sunday night in Boyle Heights, sounds of beating drums, vibrant voices, and lively laughs filled the Floricanto Center for the Performing Arts. Embodying the mission, vision, and values of the women’s organization Mujeres de Maiz, this live art show celebrated the grassroots group’s 27 years of activism on the Eastside.
Local nonprofits demonstrate how to measure pollution in the neighborhood
On a Saturday morning at Lou Costello Park, several generations of Angelenos and Boyle Heights residents tinkered with strange scientific contraptions. Thermometers with infrared lasers, high-tech thermal imaging cameras plugged directly into their phones, air quality sensors clipped to bags and noise-level monitoring smartphone apps. Climate Resolve, a Los Angeles...
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