Immigration Raids
Surge of law enforcement and military personnel comes to L.A. as Newsom, Trump feud escalates
The increase comes as protests against immigration raids in L.A. show few signs of abating
latest
LAUSD leaders decry immigration raids as stoking fear during graduation season
“It’s a time for honoring student achievement, not inflicting fear,” said LAUSD Board Vice President Rocío Rivas.
Aide to Councilmember Ysabel Jurado arrested at immigration raid protest
Luz Aguilar, 26, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, according to Jurado’s office. They were released on bond on Monday
Boyle Heights protesters demonstrate peacefully, encounter tear gas outside detention center in downtown L.A.
The rally began at Mariachi Plaza where civil rights activist Dolores Huerta urged demonstrators to take a pledge of nonviolence
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The fiberglass guardian of Boyle Heights: A look at Sergio, the Eastside’s last muffler man
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CRIME & SAFETY
‘Everybody stood up’: Why a union leader’s arrest galvanized California Democrats on immigration
David Huerta leads a union that’s a big player in the California Capitol, where it presses to raise wages for workers in many careers
TSA agents, not ICE, seen at Mariachi Plaza but Boyle Heights’ rapid response shows its power
The false alarm sparked a wave of community action, underscoring fears and the strength of neighborhood networks
health
What to know about air purifiers and how Boyle Heights and East L.A. residents can get one for free
Air filters and purifiers collect fine particulate matter, which has been more present in the air because of wildfires
What could Medi-Cal cuts mean for California?
California could face a cascade of troubles if federal funding for health care is slashed
more resources & Guides
A guide to finding affordable housing in Los Angeles
Who qualifies, what programs are available and places to search for affordable housing
From local resources to city services, here’s what you can find inside the Boyle Heights City Hall
The historic building houses a field office for CD 14 Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, plus city service hubs and community organizations
