Dozens of oiled birds rescued after an East LA oil spill. What to do if you see one
The Oiled Wildlife Care Network said it has taken in 25 birds affected by an oil spill that released more than 2,000 gallons of crude oil into East LA.
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Parents, advocates question if East LA oil spill exposed community to dangerous fumes
Some students at nearby Torres High School had headaches or nausea after the spill, a parent and a teacher told Boyle Heights Beat.
If you’re a small business owner, here’s what you need to know about LADWP’s free energy-saving program
The no-cost program is an LADWP-funded energy efficiency program that provides upgrades for qualified small businesses, multifamily properties and renters to help reduce energy use and lower utility bills.
Live near the East LA oil spill? What you need to know about your health and safety
Health officials share guidance on exposure, odors and cleanup risks.
East LA pipeline rupture sends crude oil into LA River as cleanup continues
Streets near Cesar Chavez and Eastern avenues were closed after the spill. Officials say cleanup and environmental assessment will take days.
Move over, matcha: Why hojicha is quietly becoming LA’s drink of the summer
If coffee leaves you jittery, this deeply comforting, charcoal-roasted Japanese green tea is the rich, nutty alternative you’ve been searching for.
Eastside Memorial Day commemoration marks 80 years at Cinco Puntos
The Memorial Day celebration at the Mexican American All Wars Memorial honors service members of Mexican descent who died in war.
Youth journalism
A grassroots soccer program is changing the game for girls in Boyle Heights
As World Cup fans look to LA, one local team is breaking down barriers in youth soccer for girls.
Promotoras make a difference on the streets of Boyle Heights
Volunteers with Promesa Boyle Heights provide resources, education and support to local families.
He helped legalize LA street vending. His fight for economic justice isn’t over
As CEO of Inclusive Action for the City, Rudy Espinoza supports street vendors, small businesses and undocumented workers in Los Angeles.
How a Koreatown kid grew up to become the first Korean American to lead LA’s Recs and Parks Department
Jimmy Kim started out as a junior lifeguard and now leads the department that seeks to give more people access to green spaces in Los Angeles.
Meet your ‘Boyle Heights bestie,’ the runner uplifting her neighborhood online
Metztli Garcia takes thousands of followers on runs through Boyle Heights while highlighting local businesses, wellness and financial literacy.
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Fewer U.S. citizens in mixed-status families are applying for financial aid, state agency warns
College access advocates say the decline is due to fear of how the Trump administration may use student data and misinformation about available aid.
After a canceled presentation, immigrant rights advocates finally get their day before the Police Commission — here’s what they had to say
Immigrant and civil rights groups call on the commission to restrict LAPD involvement in federal immigration enforcement and crowd-control operations.
California sent investigators into ICE detention centers. Detainees wept in interviews
The Trump administration immigration crackdown swelled the population inside California’s immigrant detention centers. State investigators in a report described strained medical resources inside the sites.
A new LA County committee will oversee a policy protecting patients brought in by ICE
The move follows reporting by Boyle Heights Beat and LAist that found many healthcare workers were unaware of the policy, despite county health officials saying it had been shared.
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