For me, as a young Latina, this election is personal
On Tuesday, I will be voting for the first time in a presidential election. I have waited two years for my chance to wear an “I Voted” sticker with pride…. Read more
Lesly Juarez
Common Core: Educators question new academic standards
For the first time in 15 years, California students did not take STAR tests in May. The old state test, known for its requirement to “fill in the bubble” with… Read more
Skills, discipline and fun through gymnastics
[portfolio_slideshow id=4172] Photos by Art Torres Blue and gray tumbling mats are spread across the gym floor, and loud stomping echoes throughout the gymnasium. On the uneven bars,… Read more
No longer in immigration limbo, a ‘dreamer’ now helps others
As the evening approaches, a large crowd gathers in front of the steps of a downtown Los Angeles building. The men and women, holding signs, talk among themselves. In the… Read more
Will.i.am. gives back to Boyle Heights
Léa este artículo en español Whether producing the next top-rated song, coming up with a recycling idea for Coca-Cola, singing to sold out crowds or heading up creative innovation at… Read more
Will.i.am’s College Track aims to help Boyle Heights students realize educational dreams
Léa este artículo en español By 2016, i.am.College Track’s leaders in Boyle Heights hope that 95 percent of the students it works with will graduate from high school and that… Read more
Bill Clinton, Roosevelt High School students speak at will.i.am’s TRANS4M conference
What do a NASA astronaut, a CEO, a former U.S. president, and a well-known hip hop artist have in common? They were all in attendance, along with many others, at… Read more
Loncheras truck on despite obstacles: Small businesses a fixture in Boyle Heights
In the last three years, the popularity and creative offerings of food trucks have grown across the country, especially in Los Angeles. Whether selling Korean tacos or gourmet grilled cheese… Read more
A Boyle Heights Feast: Old recipes, new twists
From the unconventional five-pound burritos to delicious sweet bread, Boyle Heights is known for its tasty and diverse foods. Its popular restaurants have pleased customers for decades and continue to… Read more
East L.A. has a permanent spot in pitcher Ricky Romero’s heart
When reporters ask 27-year-old Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero where he’s from, he insists that they include “East” before Los Angeles. It’s not only where he grew up, but… Read more
