Boyle Heights Beat

Boyle Heights Beat is a bilingual community newspaper created by local youth, serving the community "por y para la comunidad." This publication, along with its companion website, caters to an immigrant neighborhood in East Los Angeles with a population of nearly 100,000. It was established through a collaboration between the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and La Opinión, a leading Spanish-language daily. Currently, our media partner is Hoy, the Spanish newspaper affiliated with the Times Media Group. Boyle Heights Beat also receives support from various schools and members of the wider Boyle Heights community.

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Fundraiser seeks to help street vendors impacted by L.A. ICE raids

1 week ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Andrew Lopez

The coalition of immigrant rights and street vendor advocacy organizations is raising funds for vendors feeling the economic fallout.
ICE raids in L.A. prompt community aid for immigrant families

1 week ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Alejandra Molina

Born and raised in Boyle Heights, Miguel Montes has seen firsthand how federal immigration raids have impacted his Eastside community. He’s noticed how emptier the aisles at nearby Vallarta Supermarket have been lately, and the neighborhood elotero absent from his typical route. Along the normally bustling Whittier Boulevard, where armed federal agents rammed a car carrying children on Wednesday, Montes no longer sees the usual crowd at the bus stop early in the morning for work.
On Father's Day, children of immigrant fathers reflect on their legacy

1 week ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Jessica Perez

As immigration enforcement operations continue to sweep Los Angeles, many families are approaching this Father’s Day with a mix of pride, uncertainty or absence. Leading up to the holiday, emotional video tributes posted by children of immigrant fathers have gained traction on social media. Some show recent graduates placing their caps, gowns or sashes on their fathers as a symbol of gratitude, while others capture heartfelt messages side-by-side.
Un mensaje de nuestro editor: Las historias de inmigrantes importan — así es como las contaremos - Boyle Heights Beat

2 weeks ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Jessica Perez

Querida familia de Boyle Heights Beat,La última semana sacudió el corazón de nuestra comunidad. Las operaciones federales de inmigración en nuestras calles han traído incertidumbre y un profundo sentimiento de miedo. Las familias se están abrazando más fuerte. Los vecinos están haciendo preguntas difíciles. Y a pesar de todo, esta comunidad sigue mostrando su fortaleza. Hemos hecho todo lo posible por mantenerlos informados.
Reported ICE raid leaves taco truck abandoned in East L.A.

2 weeks ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Andrew Lopez

Reports of ICE agents detaining customers and two employees of a taco truck in East L.A. have shaken the Eastside. In a video posted to social media Thursday afternoon, Jason Devora – identified by L.A. TACO as the owner of Jason’s Tacos– can be heard, though not seen, explaining that his truck was left empty after federal agents arrived and apprehended two of his employees. “This is not a joke; they just took all of my employees.
A message from our editor: Immigrant stories matter—here’s how we’ll tell them - Boyle Heights Beat

2 weeks ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Jessica Perez

Dear Boyle Heights Beat family,The past week has shaken the heart of our community. Federal immigration enforcement operations on our streets have brought uncertainty and a deep sense of fear. Families are holding each other tighter. Neighbors are asking difficult questions. And through it all, this community continues to show its strength. We’ve worked around the clock to help you stay informed.
Protests over ICE raids trigger curfew in L.A., Boyle Heights

2 weeks ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Andrew Lopez

An overnight curfew for downtown L.A. and a section of Boyle Heights was extended to Wednesday night, officials said. The curfew, confirmed by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, will be in effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. The curfew zone includes the western edge of Boyle Heights, extending east to west from the 5 Freeway to the 110 Freeway, and from north to south from the 10 Freeway to where the 110 and 5 freeways merge.
Police investigate a two-car collision in Boyle Heights

2 weeks ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Alejandra Molina

This is a developing story and will be updated. Police are investigating a two-car collision in Boyle Heights that may have involved federal agents, although authorities could not confirm their involvement. The incident was reported at 10:47 p.m. in the 3700 block of Whittier Boulevard, said LAPD Officer Tony Im. An ambulance was requested for someone suffering from high blood pressure, Im said.
Inside the app tracking L.A. ICE raids in real time

2 weeks ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Alejandra Molina |Kristen Muller

Earlier this year, my colleague Alejandra Molina wrote about People over Papers, a site that tracks crowd-sourced ICE sightings using the digital platform Padlet. Users submit photos and videos of suspected ICE activity, along with details including the time, date, location, type of activity, and descriptions of uniforms or equipment observed.
Amid ICE raids, Eastside shops face a new kind of quiet

2 weeks ago | boyleheightsbeat.com | Andrew Lopez

Cesar E. Chavez Avenue – a shopping district known for its predominantly Latino community – was eerily quiet on Monday afternoon. The normal rush of shoppers looking for fresh fruit, clothing, or home goods had mostly disappeared. Salon chairs sat empty and fruit vendors joked among themselves to pass the time. “The customers aren’t coming out,” said Christina Guerrero as she stood behind the register of Guerrero Closeout, a clothing and furniture discount store in Boyle Heights.