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News “por y para la comunidad,” or “by and for the community.”
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA
Joined May 2011
Jessica Caloza was sworn in on Dec. 2, becoming the first Filipina elected to the state legislature. One month later, she would be key in navigating a local disaster for her constituents
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Veronica Byerly, a 12-year-old student from Eagle Rock Elementary, outspelled nearly 40 students and will get a chance to compete in the L.A. County Regional Spelling Bee
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BREAKING NEWS: A protest on Friday turned violent after a stabbing at Gloria Molina Grand Park near City Hall, police said.
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Hola Boyle Heights! We're back to keep you in the loop on events happening in and around our community. 💌 Sign up for our newsletter for more information on these events:
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Learn more about how community members including restaurant owners and farmers are dealing with rising egg prices here:
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LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho at a Tuesday news conference said attendance on the previous day, which many observed as “A Day Without Immigrants,” was 20% lower than a typical Monday.
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A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman at an apartment complex in Boyle Heights.
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The L.A. City Council unanimously approved a series of motions designed to protect immigrants from the Trump administration’s planned mass deportations, including more funding for nonprofit legal services and a citywide “know your rights” campaign.
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A federal judge on Wednesday issued a second temporary pause on President Trump’s executive order that aims to limit the right to citizenship for children born in the United States, according to the Associated Press.
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According to the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, construction on the Sixth Street PARC (Park, Arts, River & Connectivity) has been going steady, with plans for a grand opening set for late 2026.
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Community leaders revived the Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network to verify ICE activity, offer legal aid and protect immigrant families amid growing deportation concerns
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Students from across the Eastside walked out of school Tuesday morning in protest of federal immigration policies they say are hurting their communities. The walkout was the latest in a series of Los Angeles protests.
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Boyle Heights resident Maria Ramirez had a few pieces of advice for the homeowners starting to return to their burnt-out properties in the Eaton and Palisades fire: bring in the experts.
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Scenes from the Los Angeles protest against deportations
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Businesses across the Los Angeles area closed on Monday and students reportedly skipped school in support of “A Day Without Immigrants,” a nationwide protest shedding light on the crucial role immigrants play in society.
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Thousands of people rallied in downtown L.A. on Sunday, at times blocking the 101 Freeway, to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration policies.
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Love is in the air—and whether you’re spoiling your sweetheart, bestie or celebrating you, the Eastside is serving up plenty of ways to feel the love this season. 🌹 💖
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Posts documenting suspected immigration enforcement, including on the digital interactive map People over Papers, have been spreading online since Trump’s presidential inauguration
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