Boyle Heights Beat

10/09/2026

Three Boyle Heights businesses were honored Thursday with new historical markers as part of a citywide initiative to bring local Latino history to neighborhood streets.

The Paramount, El 7 Mares and Candelas Guitars were the first of 140 sites across Los Angeles slated for recognition as part of HistoricPlacesLA Revealed: Latino Los Angeles.

The Paramount, El 7 Mares and Candelas Guitars were recognized as part of the city's HistoricPlacesLA Revealed: Latino Los Angeles initiative.

10/09/2026

Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón could represent the district for up to 12 years following Sen. Maria Elena Durazo’s departure from the state Senate.

Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón could represent the district for up to 12 years following Sen. Maria Elena Durazo’s departure from the state Senate.

10/08/2026

Funds will go toward trash and bulky item pickup, graffiti abatement and other beautification services for the bridge.

Funds will go toward trash and bulky item pickup, graffiti abatement, and other beautification services for the bridge.

10/08/2026

LAUSD’s overspending, declining enrollment and increasing costs put the district at risk of insolvency by 2028, according to a report from a state agency.

LAUSD's overspending, declining enrollment and increasing costs put the district at risk of insolvency by 2028, according to a report from a state agency.

10/07/2026

This Sunday, Oct. 11, a 6.5-mile stretch of road will be closed to cars from Mariachi Plaza to Echo Park for CicLAvia Heart of LA.

This Sunday, Oct. 11, a 6.5-mile stretch of road will be closed to cars from Boyle Heights to Echo Park for CicLAvia's Heart of LA.

10/07/2026

Environmental groups are seeking to force the release of public records and data related to the fire, officials’ response and potential health risks to the community.

In a suit, California Communities Against Toxics described the fire as an ‘ongoing chemical disaster’ and called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release records about what happened.

10/06/2026

A search warrant was served Tuesday morning at the Lineage warehouse by state environmental investigators.

California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control Criminal Investigations Bureau was leading the investigation.

Surveillance video from a nearby business showed vehicles arriving at 7:30 a.m.

Investigators with LA County District Attorney were also present and confirmed a search warrant was being served.

Read updates here: https://thelalocal.org/news/investigation-lineage-warehouse-in-boyle-heights/

10/06/2026

A criminal investigation is underway Tuesday at the burned Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights.

Agents with the Department of Toxic Substances Control Criminal Investigations Bureau are serving a search warrant at the site.

10/05/2026

Applications for the district’s magnet, dual-language and affiliated charter schools are due by Nov. 6.

Applications for the district’s magnet, dual-language and affiliated charter schools are due by Nov. 6.

10/05/2026

Ballots have been sent out and drop boxes are open across the Eastside. Here’s how to cast your vote — by mail or in person.

Ballots have been sent out and drop boxes are open across the Eastside. Here’s how to cast your vote — by mail or in person.