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We photographed recreational spaces across Boyle Heights and East L.A., showcasing how these areas bring people together.

Shohei Ohtani mural by Boyle Heights’ own Robert Vargas was unveiled a day before the Dodgers' home opener, this time in ...

The City Council is moving to shore up its sanctuary city status by exploring citywide education efforts to inform people of their rights.

The decision forces approval of the Tiao Properties project on Cesar Chavez Avenue. Activists are calling on others to speak ...

In 2024, the neighborhood saw 50,935 requests, about a 6% increase from the 47,897 the year prior, according to publicly ...

The move calls for a report on how the city could directly contract with homeless service providers rather than LAHSA.

L.A. City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado has taken initial steps to address streetlight outages and library closures. But ...

Briana Ramirez is redefining what it means to teach at Roosevelt, combining math, inclusivity, and lessons she learned ...

Teachers and community leaders say the executive order is an attack on public schools and warn of its possible impact in L.A.

Los Angeles crime rates declined in 2024, with the Hollenbeck Division—home to Boyle Heights—experiencing sharp declines in ...

The logo, featuring a riot helmet atop a boot, was born out of clashes between East L.A. deputies and anti-Vietnam War ...