Kamala Harris supporters from across the Southland gathered in Boyle Heights Thursday afternoon to watch the presidential hopeful accept her party’s nomination live from the Democratic National Convention. boyleheightsbeat.com/kamala-harris-…

A ballot measure would increase the California minimum wage to $18, but workers already want more boyleheightsbeat.com/californians-w…

An affordable housing project without parking for tenants sparks debate in the neighborhood boyleheightsbeat.com/community-push…

As the coffee shop scene grows in Boyle Heights– offering everything from foamy lattes, solid brunch bites and charming community spaces filled with books and art – we sipped our way through five spots to help you find the hidden gems. ⬇️ boyleheightsbeat.com/5-coffee-shops…

Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin De León, who is in a much-watched race for reelection, is getting a big boost to his campaign. It’s legal, but his opponent says it’s a problem. boyleheightsbeat.com/cd14-kevin-de-…

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to roll out as early as this week in California. The FDA last week approved updated vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna formulated to better protect against newer circulating variants of the virus.boyleheightsbeat.com/the-latest-cov…

“A Woman Named Gloria,” runs from Aug. 30 to Oct. 6 at CASA 0101 Theater and features the “Gloria Molina: Madrina of the Eastside” art exhibit in the lobby. boyleheightsbeat.com/a-woman-named-…

The L.A. City Council proclaimed Aug. 29 as Gloria Molina Day. Local leaders are set to kick off the celebration with a mural dedication, an art exhibit and the premiere of “A Woman Named Gloria,” a new play by Josefina López at CASA 0101 this afternoon. boyleheightsbeat.com/gloria-molina-…

The California Student Aid Commission is urging community college students to submit their financial aid applications by Sept. 3. That’s the deadline for all types of financial aid, including the Cal Grant, which doesn’t need to be paid back. boyleheightsbeat.com/deadline-for-c…

As we celebrate Labor Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring and recognizing the contributions and achievements of workers, Boyle Heights Beat is highlighting some of the hardworking people who make this community thrive. boyleheightsbeat.com/the-heartbeat-…

Thousands of students at Cal State Los Angeles began the fall semester with new protest rules after disputes over pro-Palestinian encampments caused disruption and tension last spring. boyleheightsbeat.com/at-cal-state-l…

L.A. residents will have to endure another heat wave this summer as temperatures are expected to push into the triple digits this week. boyleheightsbeat.com/another-heat-w…

Soil cleanups of more than 6,400 parkways tainted with toxic lead levels spewed by the former Exide Technologies battery smelter are scheduled to start in September. Read the story by Los Angeles Public Press ⬇️ boyleheightsbeat.com/dtsc-to-start-…

The goal of Proposition 33 is to repeal that law and allow cities to enact tougher forms of rent control. boyleheightsbeat.com/california-pro…

Exide Technologies, the shuttered battery recycling facility in Vernon, has been proposed as a Superfund site, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced, adding that a public comment period begins Thursday. boyleheightsbeat.com/epa-proposes-s…

The East L.A. classic between Roosevelt and Garfield high schools will be held at Sofi Stadium this year, the schools announced on social media Thursday. boyleheightsbeat.com/east-l-a-class…

Some older Angelenos looking for help to beat the heat can get free portable air conditioning units next week from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the city’s Department of Aging. boyleheightsbeat.com/free-air-condi…

This year’s East L.A. Classic is to be held at SoFi Stadium. Reactions were mixed. Some people were excited to learn the event will be held on such a big stage, while others were disappointed to see the Eastside tradition hosted so far away from its roots. boyleheightsbeat.com/east-la-classi…