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Hit-and-Run on Cesar Chavez Sidewalk Kills 66-Year-Old Woman
Normally, you think of a sidewalk as a relatively safe place to be.
July 21, 2014
City Planners Listen to Stakeholders Regarding Potential for Bike Lanes Along Boyle and Soto
As I pedaled my way up the hill towards Mariachi Plaza, I had to dodge a skateboarder coming straight at me at a rather significant clip.
July 11, 2014
Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project Takes Another Step Forward
At a press briefing yesterday morning, Councilmember Huizar and representatives from the Bureau of Engineering (BoE) and the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) announced that "the planning and building" of the Sixth Street Viaduct is progressing "substantially."
July 3, 2014
I See London, I See France. I See L.A.’s Dirty Underpass(es).
A few weeks ago, a significant hullabaloo was raised when developer Geoffrey Palmer proposed a walkway over the 110 Freeway that would allow residents of his apartment complex to walk between the buildings without having to traverse the underpass and the homeless encampment there.
June 20, 2014
Exide’s Third Application for Permit to Handle Hazardous Waste Found Deficient
Just after I got word yesterday that the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) had determined that Exide Technologies' third application for a formal permit to handle hazardous waste at their lead-acid battery recycling facility in Vernon was deficient, an email popped into my inbox from State Senator Ricardo Lara's office.
June 18, 2014
Folleto desencadena polémica en Boyle Heights a través de los redes sociales
Cuando ayer por la mañana vi por primera vez el folleto a la izquierda en mis redes sociales, pensé que se trataba de una broma.
May 28, 2014
Gentri-flyer Sets Off Social Media Storm in Boyle Heights
When I first saw the flyer at left pop up in my social media feeds yesterday morning, I actually thought it was a joke.
May 28, 2014
A Walking Tour of Boyle Heights with El Random Hero
What started out as a casual conversation over drinks and food turned into me leading a tour of Boyle Heights for my friend's Spanish class.
May 28, 2014
Exide Cited for String of Lead Emissions Violations by EPA
I receive my fair share of press releases regarding environmental happenings and community events, but few are more morbidly amusing than Exide Technologies' efforts to paint itself as the good guy every time it is slammed with a massive violation.
May 23, 2014