Boyle Heights Beat

The incident reported in the 3700 block of Whittier Boulevard involved a SUV ramming into a white sedan as another truck drives up to block the vehicle.

People Over Papers is a site that tracks crowd-sourced ICE sightings. As of Monday, the app had received 7.1 million unique visitors.

Salon chairs sit empty, vendors kill time and business owners prepare for worst-case scenarios as fear grips Boyle Heights.

After months of inaction, the neighborhood council greenlights a $3,000 beautification effort, but $24,000 in grants remains unused and at risk.

With cityhood ruled out for now, the county will conduct outreach to explore new ways East L.A. residents can gain representation through a Municipal Advisory Council or Town Council.

The false alarm sparked a wave of community action, underscoring fears and the strength of neighborhood networks.

With a $15,000 pledge, Jurado joins two fellow councilmembers in backing a study on whether L.A. can create a bank to serve its own residents.

The upgraded shelter at Soto and 1st streets is one of several expected in the next year.

To qualify, tenants must provide proof of residency in Boyle Heights, a copy of their rental agreement and documentation of overdue rent.

This month, drivers parked within 20 feet of crosswalks in unincorporated areas like East L.A. have been cited under California's "daylighting" law.

With LAUSD buses ending service early, many students are left to navigate dark stations, potential crime and even carry self-defense tools.

Volunteers are filling service gaps by managing exploding cat colonies through grassroots spay and neuter work.