By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — Residents packed the City Council Chambers May 8 to voice their feelings about a proposed ordinance that […]
Category: East Los Angeles
Rail line extension project receives state funding
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The L Line light rail extension from East Los Angeles to Montebello has received a $35 million […]
Iconic county hospital gets new name, motto, mission
Wave Wire Service BOY LE HEIGHTS — Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center was officially renamed Los Angeles General Medical Center during a ceremony held May […]
County launches campaign aimed at school violence
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer PICO RIVERA — A countywide campaign for students to report early threats or bad behavior that may lead to violence […]
Freeway task force divided over residents’ health concerns
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A divided task force voted to support a package of measures to evaluate about 200 projects seeking […]
Lynwood Teachers Association seeks 14% pay hike
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — Teachers in the Lynwood Unified School District are pressing the board of education to raise their wages up […]
Local legislator proposes 3 gun safety laws
Wave Wire Services MONTEREY PARK — Local elected officials gathered near the scene of a shooting that left 11 people dead earlier this year to […]
Bell Gardens to impose new rules on street vendors
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — The city is getting ready to roll out enforcement of new rules for street vendors selling hot […]
Former motel to provide housing for homeless
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer WEST WHITTIER — A former Motel 6 will be converted into 97 permanent studio apartments for the homeless as part […]
Former ally Santiago to challenge de León in March primary
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — Assemblyman Miguel Santiago will challenge embattled City Councilman Kevin de León in next year’s election, following de León’s […]