Boyle Heights Beat

Amid a nationwide egg shortage, families in Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights are turning to backyard farming to support their communities.

Ysabel Jurado, the new L.A. City Council member, has taken initial steps to address streetlight outages and a library closure in her 14th District. But constituents say the real tests are still ahead.

Emmery Muñoz was 14 years old when she was found dead in Boyle Heights. She was last seen on Jan. 20, 2006, in City Terrace, police said.

Street vendors may soon see privacy protections from immigration enforcement.

As federal policies shift, Los Angeles schools distribute “Know Your Rights” cards to help immigrant families navigate encounters with immigration agents.

A cultural staple, the tamal helps bring members of the Curiel family together.

From monthly community mercados to local pop-ups, we’ve got some ideas on how to shop local.

A 60-day public comment period on the proposal is now open through Nov. 4

The full Legislature will still need to vote on the bill before it can head to the governor’s desk.

The ordinance is aimed at protecting Boyle Heights residents from displacement and gentrification.

His death was announced during Tuesday's L.A. City Council meeting. In 1985, he became the second Latino elected to the council in the 20th century.

How a quest for cityhood transformed into a fight for representation on the Eastside.