Ysabel Jurado speaks to constituents
Ysabel Jurado speaks to constituents at a El Sereno office hours event. Photo by Andrew Lopez.

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has postponed Thursday’s community meeting on safety and immigration in Boyle Heights, which was planned in partnership with Proyecto Pastoral.

“The Councilmember’s schedule can shift at times, but she’s deeply committed to Boyle Heights and values her partnership with Proyecto Pastoral,” Alejandra Alarcon, the director of communications for Jurado, said in a statement.

“Creating space for these community conversations is a priority, and we’re working on finding a new date that works for everyone. We can share it once it’s set,” she added. 

The meeting was scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dolores Mission Catholic Church. 

The last time Jurado participated in a public forum at Dolores Mission was during the campaign trail last October for a debate with Kevin de León, who was vying for the City Council seat to represent L.A.’s District 14.

My background: I was part of the team that launched De Los, a new section of the Los Angeles Times exploring Latino identity. I’ve been a local reporter for The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and The Orange County Register. You can find my writing on religion, food, and culture in The Atlantic, Eater, the Associated Press, the Washington Post, and Religion News Service. My upbringing spans South Central, El Monte, and Pomona.

What I do: A Report for America corps member, I write about how decisions surrounding immigration, city hall, schools, health, religion and culture impact Boyle Heights and East LA. I do this by spending time with residents and community members, reaching out to civic and elected leaders, and by analyzing related research. I've also mentored Boyle Heights Beat youth journalists.

Why LA: It’s where I’m from. Reporting and living here means appreciating the different neighborhood identities that make up LA. Also, nothing beats walking along the LA River, hiking at Debs Park, or catching a sunset while running on the Sixth Street Bridge in Boyle Heights.

The best way to contact me: My email is alejandra.molina@boyleheightsbeat.org.

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