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University Times

The exterior of Weird Wave Coffee Brewers shop. Photo taken by Miguel Diaz.

Violence then, gentrification now

Miguel Diaz, Community News Reporter October 26, 2023

Decades ago, it used to be gangs, drugs and crime that plagued Eastside residents. Now, it is a problem captured in one word: Gentrification. “Growing up here, I have lost more people because of...

Esther Guerrero, Alejandro Flores’ grandmother, when she was a zoot suiter in 1939 at the age of 20 years old.

Zoot suits make a comeback in Boyle Heights

Denis Akbari, Community News Editor In Chief June 3, 2023

Boyle Heights wants to bring back the zoot suit spirit by creating a heritage week while also celebrating this year’s 80th anniversary cruising parade. The Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council (BHNC)...

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