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The Eastsider is a local news blog and website dedicated to sharing original stories, insights, and links to reputable sources. Our content is thoughtfully curated for those who cherish the Eastside of Los Angeles. We work with reliable and skilled contributors who create articles, along with our engaged readers who provide valuable tips, story suggestions, and photos (you can submit them here). Recognized as the Best Neighborhood Blog by both L.A. Magazine and L.A. Weekly, The Eastsider has been serving the community since its first post on July 28, 2008.

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  • 1 day ago | theeastsiderla.com | Andrew Lopez

    This article was originally published by Boyle Heights Beat, a nonprofit newsroom of the L.A. Local News Initiative serving Boyle Heights and East L.A.The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has initiated a campaign to explore alternative governance options in unincorporated East L.A.A motion authored by Supervisor Hilda Solis of County District 1 was unanimously approved on Tuesday, directing the County Chief Executive Office to hire a consultant to conduct community outreach.

  • 4 days ago | theeastsiderla.com | Jon Regardie |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

    On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots broke out in Los Angeles, as white servicemen attacked young Mexican Americans—many in zoot suits—across Downtown, East L.A. and elsewhere. Learn more. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneLincoln Heights: The Columbia Mills sign on Avenue 26 marks the home of a former window cloth and shade company founded in 1908. Thanks to Katrina Alexy for sharing the photo.

  • 4 days ago | theeastsiderla.com | Jon Regardie

    On the same night Karla Griego was elected to the school board last November, Donald Trump returned to the White House—an outcome that quickly reshaped her focus. The new District 5  Board of Education member recognized that Trump’s campaign threat to deport undocumented immigrants was not mere bluster. “Immediately, my office started advocating for the [LAUSD] to hold Know Your Rights meetings all over the district,” said Griego, an Eagle Rock resident.

  • 4 days ago | theeastsiderla.com | Jon Regardie |Jennifer Rodriguez |Robert Fulton

    On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots broke out in Los Angeles, as white servicemen attacked young Mexican Americans—many in zoot suits—across Downtown, East L.A. and elsewhere. Learn more. Now on to today's news. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneLincoln Heights: The Columbia Mills sign on Avenue 26 marks the home of a former window cloth and shade company founded in 1905. Thanks to Katrina Alexy for sharing the photo.

  • 5 days ago | theeastsiderla.com | Jon Regardie |Jennifer Rodriguez |Barry Lank

    This is your Hello Monday editor, Barry Lank. Today, June 2, is National Bubba Day, celebrating anyone called Bubba. Here's what else you need to know this week. • Got a story idea or photo to share? Submit it here📷 Eastside SceneElysian Park: A Metrolink train passes under the Arroyo Seco Parkway (110 Freeway) betweenthe L.A. River and Elysian Park. Thanks to Katrina Alexy for sharing the photo.

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