Tag: Environmental Justice
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Extreme Heat Is Hitting LAUSD Schools Hardest in Latino Neighborhoods Extreme Heat Is Hitting LAUSD Schools Hardest in Latino Neighborhoods
Education July 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Is Hitting LAUSD Schools Hardest in Latino Neighborhoods

As extreme heat increases across Los Angeles, research shows Latino students are ... more

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Why Boyle Heights Has Fewer Trees Than Studio City Why Boyle Heights Has Fewer Trees Than Studio City
Climate Change September 16, 2026

Why Boyle Heights Has Fewer Trees Than Studio City

Los Angeles City Council is reviewing tree-spacing guidelines after research found that ... more

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Boyle Heights Residents Mobilize to Stop Lineage Rebuilding as Company Seeks Fire Repair Permit Boyle Heights Residents Mobilize to Stop Lineage Rebuilding as Company Seeks Fire Repair Permit
Cover Story July 28, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Mobilize to Stop Lineage Rebuilding as Company Seeks Fire Repair Permit

Residents say Lineage should clean up the health, environmental, and economic damage ... more

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“I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights “I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights
Cover Story July 30, 2026

“I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights

The California Assembly Majority Whip says local officials should have acted differently ... more

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How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles
Community & Society August 1, 2026

How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass has halted permits for the Lineage cold-storage facility after ... more

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AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions
California August 6, 2026

AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions

As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for massive computing facilities, California communities are ... more

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Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk
Latinos June 28, 2026

Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk

A new UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute analysis finds the Lineage ... more

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Boyle Heights Cleanup Is Almost Done. The Real Fight Is Just Starting. Boyle Heights Cleanup Is Almost Done. The Real Fight Is Just Starting.
LA Politics August 11, 2026

Boyle Heights Cleanup Is Almost Done. The Real Fight Is Just Starting.

Lineage Logistics says it's 90% finished removing food waste from its burned ... more

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Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership” Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”
Cover Story June 28, 2026

Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”

Community leaders say the warehouse fire exposed major gaps in emergency response, ... more

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California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families
Health August 16, 2026

California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families

A toxic agricultural weedkiller associated with Parkinson’s disease and other health concerns ... more

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Boyle Heights Residents Demand Accountability as Anger Erupts at Lineage Logistics Town Hall Boyle Heights Residents Demand Accountability as Anger Erupts at Lineage Logistics Town Hall
Community & Society July 9, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Demand Accountability as Anger Erupts at Lineage Logistics Town Hall

Residents demanded answers about health risks, relocation assistance, and the future of ... more

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California Is Spending $95 Million to Fix Its EV Charging Gap. For Latino Renters, That May Be the Most Important Part. California Is Spending $95 Million to Fix Its EV Charging Gap. For Latino Renters, That May Be the Most Important Part.
Climate Change August 19, 2026

California Is Spending $95 Million to Fix Its EV Charging Gap. For Latino Renters, That May Be the Most Important Part.

Half of California’s new zero-emission infrastructure funding must benefit low-income and disadvantaged ... more

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Carlos Ortez on the Lineage Warehouse Fire: “I Hope Chaos Gives Way to Hope” Carlos Ortez on the Lineage Warehouse Fire: “I Hope Chaos Gives Way to Hope”
LA Politics July 16, 2026

Carlos Ortez on the Lineage Warehouse Fire: “I Hope Chaos Gives Way to Hope”

For Ortez, the consequences of the Lineage warehouse fire extend far beyond ... more

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L.A.’s Heat Is Unequal. So Is Its Shade. A 28,000 Tree Campaign Aims to Change That L.A.’s Heat Is Unequal. So Is Its Shade. A 28,000 Tree Campaign Aims to Change That
Climate Change August 25, 2026

L.A.’s Heat Is Unequal. So Is Its Shade. A 28,000 Tree Campaign Aims to Change That

  As another heat wave grips Southern California, Los Angeles is confronting a ... more

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From Boyle Heights to El Sobrante: How 85 Million Pounds of Spoiled Food Raised New Environmental Questions From Boyle Heights to El Sobrante: How 85 Million Pounds of Spoiled Food Raised New Environmental Questions
Climate Change July 16, 2026

From Boyle Heights to El Sobrante: How 85 Million Pounds of Spoiled Food Raised New Environmental Questions

The massive cleanup following the Lineage warehouse fire stretched far beyond Boyle ... more

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One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year. One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.
LA Politics August 30, 2026

One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.

Illegal dumping reports in Los Angeles have surged since 2024, even as ... more

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Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis
Climate Change September 2, 2026

Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis

A new Los Angeles County dashboard is giving officials and residents a ... more

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