Boyle Heights Beat

06/05/2026

Castro spoke with a student reporter about organizing protests, confronting sexism in the movement and what she sees in today’s student activism.

Castro spoke with a student reporter about organizing protests, confronting sexism in the movement and seeing parallels in today’s student activism.

06/04/2026

One year after ICE raids, community groups say these needs remain urgent

Boyle Heights Beat asked local advocacy and community groups what needs remain most urgent today and how people can help in those efforts.

06/04/2026

It’s been one year since ICE raids intensified across Los Angeles.

For many on the Eastside, these moments were marked by fear, uncertainty and disruption, but they also revealed something stronger: community and resistance.

Neighbors organized rapid response networks. Families showed up for one another on the streets, at schools and in living rooms. Community organizations were on the ground offering support. After care became a lifeline.

This video poem, with words by Xavi Moreno and animated illustrations by Pepe Te Adoro, reflects on that year and the ways communities chose to care for each other.

Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo.

Click the link in bio for the full poem. 🔗

06/04/2026

Election results are still coming in. Here’s the latest on races affecting the Eastside.

Election results are still coming in. Here's who was on the ballot to represent Boyle Heights and the Eastside and where they stand.

06/03/2026

A year after immigration enforcement raids exploded in LA, many small businesses are still in recovery mode as even a rumor of ICE activity can make customers rethink casual shopping trips.

A year after immigration enforcement surged in Los Angeles, business owners say they're still seeing fewer customers.

06/03/2026

State Sen. María Elena Durazo declared victory late Tuesday in the race to represent nearly 2 million residents across Los Angeles County in areas including unincorporated East LA and the San Gabriel Valley.

The state senator avoided a November runoff by winning more than 50% of the vote to represent District 1, including unincorporated East Los Angeles.

06/03/2026

It’s Election Day and we’re here in Boyle Heights asking people what their vote means to them.

Why do you think voting is important? Let us know in the comments below. ⬇️

06/02/2026

Street vendors gathered outside the vote center at the Boyle Heights City Hall on Election Day, giving away free tamales, aguas frescas, bolis, tacos and more to voters and neighbors.

The event was organized by Community Power Collective to encourage residents to hit the polls and celebrate community participation while uplifting street vendors across the city.

Haven’t voted yet? Street vendors and Community Power Collective will be at the Boyle Heights City Hall until 8 p.m.! 🗳️

06/02/2026

From sharing food to helping out with rent, volunteers and community organizers are stepping up for their immigrant neighbors long after masked agents are gone.

From sharing food to helping out with rent, volunteers and community organizers are stepping up for their immigrant neighbors long after masked agents are gone.

06/01/2026

Brothers David and Paul Botello spent decades painting Boyle Heights’ stories onto public walls. Today, many of those murals are fading beneath graffiti and time.

Brothers David and Paul Botello spent decades painting Boyle Heights’ stories onto public walls. Many of those murals are fading beneath graffiti and time.