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SLIDESHOW: Canvassers Get Out the Vote, One Block at a Time
Updated: 1:34 p.m, 11/06/2012
November 6, 2012
SLIDESHOW: Dia de Los Muertos Takes Over Large Swath of First Street
Two celebrations on Friday in Boyle Heights that commemorated the dead were done for the most part separate from each other. Yet, what was made out to be a celebration to commemorate the dead, turned into by accident the Eastside's first informal but functioning art walk.
November 5, 2012
Día de Los Muertos/Day of The Dead bike rides, festivals in Boyle Heights
More than 40 Día de Los Muertos Celebrations have been happening this month in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. Today marks the first Day of the Dead Celebration happening at Grand Park, set with live music, altars and artwork.
November 2, 2012
Boyle Heights Residents Document Housing Concerns for Future Mayor
The first of two town hall meetings focusing on housing, education, and employment conditions took place last Thursday at the Mendez Learning Center. The information and anecdotal stories compiled at these meetings will be presented at mayoral candidate forums before next year's citywide elections.
November 1, 2012
Halloween in Boyle Heights Goes Late Into The Night
A costumed Captain America along with other trick-or-treaters were resting at George's Burgers on Cesar Chavez, young costumed witches were walking with their parents on the dimly lit Whittier Boulevard, and on First Street people in front of Andy's Gift Shop near the Soto Street Gold Line Station were giving out free popcorn. Even though I arrived around 8 p.m. and expecting not to catch much, Halloween in Boyle Heights was far from being done.
November 1, 2012
Taco Truck’s Reasonably Priced Eats, Quality Brings Life to Abandoned Lot on Olympic Boulevard
On the eastern stretch of Olympic Boulevard--where Boyle Heights meets East L.A. amidst run-down industrial buildings--lies Tacos “El Capitan,” a local institution that happens to be in the form of an old-school taco truck parked inside of a dilapidated parking lot.
October 26, 2012
Block Party in South Boyle Heights Closes Street For Rare Outdoor Fun
Just off the beaten path enough to not disrupt local traffic, the Boyle Heights Block Party was held Sunday, October 21, 2012 on 7th Street and Euclid. While Euclid remained open to traffic between Whittier and 8th, a portion of 7th was closed for passersby, information tables, recreation, and booths providing educational material. In addition, Sunrise Elementary opened their parking lot to the event and hosted the food and live music.
October 24, 2012
Riders Pedal-Push for Unity and Raise Awareness about Police Brutality
"It's still important for us to come together," began Taryn Randle, one of the ride leaders and member of both the Ovarian Psycos and Black Kids on Bikes.
October 22, 2012
HNTB Wins Design Competition for Sixth Street Viaduct
This morning, HNTB was announced as winner of the Sixth Street Viaduct design competition.
October 19, 2012
Creating Student Leaders for Food Justice
Listening to Roosevelt High School students' presentation on their Halloween-themed events to promote the Yash la Casa and Ramirez Meat Markets' recent offering of healthy food options, there was no mention of how the public would get there.
October 19, 2012