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The Eastsider LA The Eastsider publishes scenes, sightings and stories from the Eastside of Los Angeles. Who is in charge here? What does The Eastsider Cover? Suggestions?

he Eastsider is a neighborhood news blog and website that publishes original stories, observations and curated summaries and links to other trusted web sites. All of our content is curated for readers who live and love the Eastside of Los Angeles. The Eastsider relies upon some trustworthy and talented contributors to report and write stories as well as the many readers who are an important source

of tips, story ideas and photos

The Eastsider published its first post on July 28, 2008. Jesús Sanchez, a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in newspaper and online journalism, is the founder and publisher of The Eastsider and TheEastsiderLA.com. Sanchez was born in Boyle Heights and raised in East Los Angeles and the west San Gabriel Valley. He has called Echo Park home for more than 30 years. Sanchez has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and the California Chicano News Media Association for his work in online journalism. The Eastsider loves L.A. but we only cover these Eastside neighborhoods: Angeleno Heights, Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Cypress Park, Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, East LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Heights, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Hermon, Highland Park, Historic Filipinotown, Lincoln Heights, Los Feliz, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Northeast LA, Silver Lake & Solano Canyon. Where is the Eastside? This is a touchy and often controversial subject. The Eastsider has caught a lot of flack from a “Border Patrol” who can’t stand the fact that neighborhoods change. Historically speaking, many say anything east of the Los Angeles River is Eastside, and many narrow it down further to just Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights. Some throw in unincorporated East Los Angeles. Definitions of The Eastside will always be fluid but for now, the Eastsider’s domain includes the neighborhoods mentioned in the section above. Your support is important! The Eastsider is a small, local business that needs to pay its freelancers, bills and invest in upgrades and services in order to report and write the stories that our readers rely on to stay informed and connected. We support this mission by selling advertising, monthly Reader Sponsorships and one-time contributions. (We are a private business, so

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07/16/2025

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The Greater Los Angeles region experienced a second consecutive year-over-year decline in people experiencing homelessne...
07/15/2025

The Greater Los Angeles region experienced a second consecutive year-over-year decline in people experiencing homelessness, according to figures released Monday, but authorities warned that more housing will be needed to continue the downward trend.

The Greater Los Angeles region experienced a second consecutive year-over-year decline in people experiencing homelessness, according to figures released Monday, but authorities warned that more housing will be needed to

Beyond the Bell offers summer enrichment activities
07/15/2025

Beyond the Bell offers summer enrichment activities

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💬 “It’s spelled with a Y.”When Yefferson’s name was misspelled, his aunt didn’t just correct it—she helped write a book ...
07/15/2025

💬 “It’s spelled with a Y.”
When Yefferson’s name was misspelled, his aunt didn’t just correct it—she helped write a book about identity and standing up for yourself.
👇 Read how it came to life:

Inspired by a name mix-up, Yefferson, Actually teaches kids to speak up. The book is now a 2025-26 California Young Reader Medal nominee.

The Trump administration has filed court papers seeking a stay of a Los Angeles federal judge's orders barring federal a...
07/15/2025

The Trump administration has filed court papers seeking a stay of a Los Angeles federal judge's orders barring federal agents from detaining people without reasonable suspicion beyond their race, ethnicity or occupation.

The Trump administration has filed court papers seeking a stay of a Los Angeles federal judge's orders barring federal agents from detaining people without reasonable suspicion beyond their race, ethnicity

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on the Harbor (110) Freeway in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday.
07/15/2025

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on the Harbor (110) Freeway in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday.

From CalMatters.org
07/15/2025

From CalMatters.org

This article was originally published by CalMatters on June 27, 2025. Find the original here.

07/15/2025

ICE activities, a special teacher retires and more top news

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07/15/2025

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07/15/2025

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📝 Eastsider Civics Quiz

From our friends at LAist
07/14/2025

From our friends at LAist

This article was originally published by LAist on July 9, 2025. Find the original here.

From our friends at Boyle Heights Beat.
07/14/2025

From our friends at Boyle Heights Beat.

This article was originally published by Boyle Heights Beat, a nonprofit newsroom of the L.A. Local News Initiative serving Boyle Heights and East L.A.

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Welcome to The Eastsider

What is The Eastsider? The Eastsider is a neighborhood news blog and website that publishes original stories, observations and links to other trusted web sites. All of our content is curated for readers who live and love the Eastside of Los Angeles. The Eastsider relies upon some trustworthy and talented contributors to report and write stories as well as the many readers who are an important source of tips, story ideas and photos (submit them here). The Eastsider has been named as Best Neighborhood blog and by L.A. Magazine and L.A. Weekly. The Eastsider published its first post on July 28, 2008.

Who is in charge here? Jesús Sanchez, a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in newspaper and online journalism, is the founder and publisher of The Eastsider and TheEastsiderLA.com. Sanchez was born in Boyle Heights and raised in East Los Angeles and the west San Gabriel Valley. He has called Echo Park home for more than 30 years. Sanchez has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and the California Chicano News Media Association for his work in new media and online journalism. Sanchez was also one of the founding board members of the Local Independent Online News Publishers. Unless otherwise noted, stories, photos and other content appearing on The Eastsider were created by Sanchez.

What does The Eastsider cover? The Eastsider loves L.A. but we only cover these Eastside neighborhoods: Angeleno Heights, Atwater Village, Boyle Heights, Cypress Park, Eagle Rock, East Los Angeles, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Heights, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Hermon, Highland Park, Historic Filipinotown, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, Northeast LA, Silver Lake & Solano Canyon. Click here to view a map of our coverage area.

Where is the Eastside? This is a touchy and often controversial subject. The Eastsider has caught a lot of flack from a “Border Patrol” who can’t stand the fact that neighborhoods change. Historically speaking, many say anything east of the Los Angeles River is Eastside, and many narrow it down further to just Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights. Some throw in unincorporated East Los Angeles. Definitions of The Eastside will always be fluid but for now, the Eastsider’s domain includes the neighborhoods mentioned in the section above.