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August 2017

Power outages leave Boyle Heights residents in the dark during heatwave

Power outages leave Boyle Heights residents in the dark during heatwave

Power returned to Boyle Heights residents Thursday morning after 11,000 customers in the neighborhood were left in the dark overnight and into the early morning in what is being called… Read more

August 31, 2017 | Featured | 0 comments | 943 views |
Vaka Burgers set to return to Boyle Heights

Vaka Burgers set to return to Boyle Heights

A hamburger shop that grew its fanbase in Boyle Heights is returning to the neighborhood after announcing its departure earlier this year. Vaka Burger left their spot on Olympic Boulevard… Read more

August 30, 2017 | Featured | 0 comments | 1054 views |
Boyle Heights forum to discuss potential changes to Obamacare

Boyle Heights forum to discuss potential changes to Obamacare

A panel led by newly-elected Congressman Jimmy Gómez will discuss potential changes that could come to the Affordable Care Act under President Trump’s administration at a public forum in Boyle… Read more

August 29, 2017 | Featured | 0 comments | 788 views |
Man shot early Sunday near 1st and Soto

Man shot early Sunday near 1st and Soto

From The Eastsider Police say a man walking near 1st and Soto streets early Sunday morning was shot and was reportedly in critical condition in a nearby hospital, The Eastsider reports. The victim, … Read more

August 27, 2017 | Featured | 0 comments | 1843 views |
New facility will increase reach by Dolores Mission School

New facility will increase reach by Dolores Mission School

By Alex Medina Boyle Heights Beat For over 60 years, Dolores Mission School has played a vital role in Boyle Heights, bringing the values of Jesuit faith-based education to thousands… Read more

August 27, 2017 | Featured | 0 comments | 680 views |
‘Sideways Fences’ at Casa 0101 looks at gentrification issue in Boyle Heights

‘Sideways Fences’ at Casa 0101 looks at gentrification issue in Boyle Heights

The controversial issue of gentrification in Boyle Heights takes center stage –literally– in a new production of “Sideways Fences” at Casa 0101 Theater. The drama by Los Angeles playwright Oscar… Read more

August 25, 2017 | Art & Culture | 0 comments | 1688 views |
Boyle Heights celebrates mural of ‘inspirational’ women by 15-year-old artist

Boyle Heights celebrates mural of ‘inspirational’ women by 15-year-old artist

If 15-year-old Isabel Peinado were to be asked to write an essay on what she did this summer, she could easily start it with “I painted my first public mural… Read more

August 25, 2017 | Art & CultureFeatured | 8 comments | 7912 views |
The Tracks shake up the Indie rock world with a Mariachi twist

The Tracks shake up the Indie rock world with a Mariachi twist

By Diego Flores Boyle Heights Beat Even before the band started to play, the lead singer told the crowd they were from Boyle Heights, evoking a roar of cheers. The… Read more

August 24, 2017 | Art & CultureFeatured | 3 comments | 1885 views |
Vegan menu coming to Roosevelt High School

Vegan menu coming to Roosevelt High School

From the Eastsider. Starting next month Roosevelt High students lining up for lunch at the school cafeteria will be able to order off a vegan menu as part of a pilot program at seven… Read more

August 23, 2017 | Featured | 0 comments | 2173 views |
El Mercado wins appeal to stall development at 1st and Lorena

El Mercado wins appeal to stall development at 1st and Lorena

The owners of El Mercado have won an appeal of the city planning department’s environmental clearance of a housing development project for mentally ill and veteran homeless in Boyle Heights…. Read more

August 18, 2017 | Featured | 2 comments | 1547 views |
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