East L.A.
Coverage of East L.A. in the Nexus archive.
- Sheriff's department shares photos of 27 suspects wanted in East L.A. AutoZone break-ins
Authorities circulated photos of 27 suspects believed to have forced their way into an AutoZone store in East L.A. The individuals are wanted for break-ins that occurred during back-to-back street takeovers last weekend.
- Five takeaways from LA residents on Day 1 of the Lineage fire hearing
Over 100 Boyle Heights and East L.A. residents attended a hearing at the South Coast Air Quality Management District to address health and environmental impacts from the Lineage warehouse fire. The agency is considering stricter cleanup requirements and penalties against Lineage Logistics, which has received 4,000 odor complaints and 19 violations. Residents reported ongoing health issues like rashes, asthma, and nausea, with some expressing long-term safety concerns.
- Lawsuit links LA County deputy accused of threatening minors at gunpoint to alleged deputy gang
A lawsuit alleges that an LA County deputy threatened minors at gunpoint following a car alarm in East L.A. and claims the deputy is part of a deputy gang accused of using excessive force.
- LA County wants to put affordable housing groups first in line to buy apartment buildings
LA County supervisors propose a law to notify affordable housing groups when apartment buildings in unincorporated areas are for sale, aiming to prevent corporate landlords from displacing renters. The law would give these groups first dibs on purchasing properties, but landlords can still sell to others if offers are higher. Real estate groups oppose the plan, calling it an unnecessary regulatory burden.
- Metro plans to extend Eastside light rail to Montebello. Residents express their views
Metro plans a 4.7-mile, $7.9-billion extension of its E Line light rail from East L.A. to Montebello, adding four new stations including an underground relocation of the current Atlantic stop. Residents are sharing their views on the project.
- Metro plans to extend Eastside light rail to Montebello. Residents express their views
A 4.7-mile, $7.9-billion extension of Metro's E Line would link East L.A. to Montebello with four new stations, including an underground relocation of the current Atlantic stop. Residents are expressing their views on the proposed project.
- Is there a facility like the Garden Grove chemical tank near you? How to find out
Residents near a Garden Grove chemical tank facility were evacuated due to explosion or leak risks. The incident highlights concerns about hazardous facilities in Southern California, including the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, an East L.A. oil pipeline, and the Aliso Canyon gas storage site. Deborah Morris-Quintero, a local resident, advocates for stricter oversight of such facilities.