Boyle Heights Power Play Paves Path for 13,000 New Homes
The city approved an updated Boyle Heights plan that maps new housing, tighter environmental rules and measures meant to keep small businesses in place. Implementation now moves to ordinance and permitting steps.
Youth Soccer Frenzy Explodes in L.A., but Thousands of Kids Still Have Nowhere to Play
Soccer participation is surging in Los Angeles, but NBC’s analysis shows new fields aren’t reaching every neighborhood — Boyle Heights and other areas still face extreme shortages.
Ghost Guns, Cash and Meth: Whittier Traffic Stop Near Los Nietos Park Ends in Home Raid
A traffic stop near Los Nietos Park led Whittier police to seize two loaded ghost guns, a short‑barreled rifle and suspected meth during a probation sweep.
Boyle Heights Inferno Rips Through Massive Warehouse Near Downtown LA
A large fire tore through a commercial building in Boyle Heights on June 17, prompting a major LAFD roof‑level response. Crews reported flames through the roof at 1400 S Los Palos St.
Midday LAPD Chase From South L.A. To Boyle Heights Ends With Suspect Shot On The Run
A midday pursuit through South L.A. ended in Boyle Heights when officers appeared to shoot a suspect; he was taken to an ambulance and the LAPD opened an investigation.
South Gate Inferno Engulfs Industrial Strip in Heavy Smoke
An industrial fire near Industrial Avenue and Wilson Avenue in South Gate sent a towering plume of smoke Sunday as county crews battled flames. Investigators were on scene and a cause had not been released.
LA Latino Chefs Redefine the Alta California Food Scene
A cohort of Los Angeles chefs — from Evil Cooks to Komal — is pushing Alta California into a new era with masa projects, tasting dinners and James Beard attention. Their work mixes neighborhood roots with technical ambition.












