Boyle Heights Beat

After growing up with a father forever changed by war, East L.A. author Julie Sands channels her pain into advocacy — and a powerful Memorial Day tribute at Cinco Puntos.

Cityhood may be off the table, but a MAC could give this unincorporated community more influence over how L.A. County governs it.

The viral, rabbit-eared dolls have sparked a booming micro-economy. But rising import costs could bring it all to a halt.

A handful of longtime Pantry cooks have been serving fried potatoes, eggs, pancakes, bacon and sourdough bread at an East L.A. restaurant since the diner closed in March.

A long-awaited county study finds incorporation is still financially unviable. Instead, officials propose creating a community-led advisory group to help shape services and policy.

From old-school favorites to newer hotspots, we’ve got your Día de las Madres brunch plans covered.

Non-Real ID compliant driver’s licenses or IDs will no longer be accepted on domestic flights after May 7.

For many gamers, this Eastside space is more than a place to play— it’s where connection, competition and community come together.

Proposed by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, AB 476 also seeks to revise penalties for offenders to better reflect the true cost to the public.

Under the ownership of Jeffrey Ige, the beloved Japanese restaurant stays true to its heritage, serving comfort food that has connected generations of LA residents.

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.