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4 days ago · By Libby Rainey Originally published by LAist on Feb. 13, 2025 Undocumented immigrants who were affected by last month’s devastating fires can temporarily access CalFresh benefits, despite usually being excluded from the food aid […]

15 hours ago · A homeless encampment on 1st Street in Boyle Heights is one of many locations volunteers will tally during this year’s point-in-time unsheltered count. Photo by Andrew Lopez. Starting today, thousands of volunteers will fan out across Los Angeles County to count every unhoused person as part of ...

Feb 12, 2025 · Carmen González – Student Journalism Manager [email protected]. Carmen González is a bilingual print and audio reporter. As a youth reporter for Boyle Heights Beat (2017-2019) she wrote about societal issues and hosted the Boyle Heights Beat podcast, Radio Pulso.

Feb 6, 2025 · Eastside love: Read the heartfelt stories of local couples February 12, 2025; Armed group shoots, kills man in Boyle Heights, police say February 12, 2025; L.A.’s Homeless Count needs more volunteers February 12, 2025; Light rain falling on Southern California right now.

Feb 3, 2025 · CalFresh has been temporarily expanded for fire victims who are undocumented February 14, 2025; A note from Boyle Heights Beat editors: The L.A. Local News Initiative has a new CEO February 14, 2025; LAUSD students prepare for ‘major shift’ as cellphone ban takes effect Feb. 18 February 14, 2025; 14-year-old arrested in connection with stabbing at L.A. immigration protest February 13, 2025

Dec 30, 2024 · As we reach the end of the year, Boyle Heights Beat is looking back at the stories that grabbed our readers’ attention most this year. You read about resources offered in the community, followed our coverage of the Eastside’s biggest sports rivalry, trusted us with election coverage and followed the school controversy over a beloved principal’s removal.

Feb 3, 2025 · By Adolfo Guzman-Lopez/LAist Originally published Jan. 30, 2025 Some Southern California universities are reminding employees how to handle immigration enforcement on campuses after President Donald Trump last week stripped churches and schools […]

Jan 10, 2025 · Hola Boyle Heights! Like so many of you, we’re heartbroken by the devastation these recent fires have caused. We’re also inspired by the resilience and strength we’re seeing across our community, and we’re here to help you stay …

Jan 24, 2025 · ¡Hola Boyle Heights! It’s Alex, your community reporter and the Beat’s associate editor, back to keep you updated on the stories and events happening in and around our neighborhood. On a lighter note, don’t miss the story of Ms. Kiki, the Roosevelt cafeteria manager who’s been serving ...