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Should California increase minimum wage? - Boyle Heights Beat
WEB5 hours ago · Opponents of Proposition 32, a measure on the statewide ballot this November to increase minimum wage from $17 an hour to $18 by 2026, cite a state law that went into effect this year requiring fast food chains to pay workers $20 an hour. The law has been blamed for some chains looking into hiring freezes and more automation of …
Jessica Galan, Author at Boyle Heights Beat
WEB5 hours ago · Jessica Galan, a UT Community News reporter at Cal State LA, is an ambitious early-career journalist dedicated to uncovering compelling stories that reflect diverse perspectives. As a proud Latina, she aims to amplify voices often overlooked in mainstream media. Outside of her writing, Jessica enjoys staying active through exercise and ...
Latest stories - Boyle Heights Beat
WEB3 days ago · Boyle Heights artist Fabian Debora triumphs over adversity to receive prestigious art fellowship. by Elgin Nelson September 24, 2024. For many years, Fabian Debora looked for an escape. He grew up in Boyle Heights at a time when the horrors of gang life, drug abuse and systemic hardship surrounded […] Election 2024.
Free at-home COVID tests are back: Here’s what you need to know
WEB6 days ago · As cases of a new COVID-19 variant spike across the U.S., the federal government is once again providing Americans with free at-home COVID-19 test kits.. The new virus variant XEC has been detected worldwide and in half of U.S. states, including California, but health officials are not yet expressing significant concern.. The tests come after the Food and Drug Administration recently approved ...
We asked CD 14 residents what they wanted from their next …
WEB3 days ago · Since July we’ve been collecting responses from Council District 14, asking residents what they want their candidates to focus on this election season.. We shared it online, set up listening posts, and visited farmers markets and neighborhood council meetings. Nearly 500 people participated by voting on their top local and national issues and sharing questions for CD 14 candidates.
Boyle Heights forum with Kevin de León and Ysabel Jurado …
WEB2 days ago · The forum was originally scheduled for Oct. 5 but was postponed after Jurado tested positive for COVID-19. RSVPs made for the original forum will be honored for the new date and time. Walk-ins are also welcome. The debate marks the first time Jurado and De León face off in Boyle Heights. In February, The Beat held a CD 14 forum for the eighth ...
Boyle Heights Beat is now part of the L.A. Local News Initiative
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Boyle Heights Beat is now part of the L.A. Local News Initiative. Our local newspaper has been providing news por y para la comunidad since 2010. by Jessica Perez September 10, 2024. Youth reporter Kathryn Mora conducts an interview at the 2022 East L.A. Classic. Hola Boyle Heights!
Community pushes back against Boyle Heights affordable housing ...
WEBAug 26, 2024 · A community-led coalition launched a petition demanding the developer, Community Nest LLC, add parking, and that units be changed from low-income to very low-income. This new designation would allow only renters with incomes of $48,550 or lower to rent there. According to the petition, the group seeks legal action against the developer.
About Us - Boyle Heights Beat
WEBBoyle Heights Beat / Pulso de Boyle Heights was founded in 2010 as a high school journalism project where professionals trained students to report on their community. Over 300 students have gone through the program- many moving on to careers in journalism, as well as education, law, and community organizing. In recent years,, thanks to strong ...