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100% of our student journalists are heading to college, all of them carrying something no credential can give them: the knowledge that their community’s story matters, and that they are powerful enough to tell it. You can see some of their work in Boyle Heights Beat's Summer 2026 Issue.
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Connecting neighbors—no matter their backgrounds—to local news is what The LA Local is all about. Whether that’s providing useful information amid an election cycle or uplifting inspiring stories that help foster community empowerment.
That belief is at the heart of this newsletter, LA Connected. And, together, we’re reaching new heights every day:
Think of this newsletter as your inside look: the major milestones, the stories making an impact, the events you won't want to miss, and the community growing around this work. If you believe Los Angeles County deserves storytelling that connects, reflects, and empowers its communities, then this is your newsletter too.
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Michele Siqueiros
Chief Executive Officer
The LA Local |
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Strengthen Local Journalism in Long Beach: Apply for our Community Engagement Manager Position
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We believe the best local news begins with listening. With the Long Beach Post joining The LA Local, we’re immediately adding capacity to deepen community-led reporting in Long Beach by investing in a Community Engagement Manager. This role will be an ambassador that authentically listens to community perspectives, helping translate those lived experiences to our reporting. This position will also help expand the impact of our Youth Journalism and LA Documenters programs. Learn more and apply: |
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Resources for Immigrant Communities
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It's been one year since immigration raids began intensifying across Los Angeles, sparking uncertainty and fear across communities. But over that time, we've also seen how people are turning fear into action. Our new resource zine is a reflection of that, created by and for community. Available in English and Spanish, the zine shares guidelines, highlights local resources, and even encourages readers to get creative with coloring pages produced by local artists. Download the zine, share it widely with your neighbors, and share your thoughts via a survey. |
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On social media, our audience also got to engage with our Ask a Lawyer video series, where attorneys joined us to answer questions from community members. Keep your friends and family informed by sharing these videos with them. |
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Boyle Heights Beat also had the opportunity to work alongside Eastside poet Xavi Moreno and artist Pepe Te Adoro. Enjoy this powerful video poem titled, "Solo El Pueblo Salva Al Pueblo" (Only the People Save the People) showing how Angelenos continue to respond with care for their neighbors and how, in a million different actions, they showed up with compassion and love in challenging times. This poem is what years of community-centered journalism looks like in practice: creating space for people to tell their own stories in unique ways. |
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Local News Day LA: Find The LA Local and 13 media outlets at your local coffee shop |
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From Boyle Heights to Long Beach, connect with your local news outlet, share story ideas, and support coffee shops on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10AM to 3PM. Your voice can help shape what news looks like around you! Find The LA Local’s newsrooms at the following locations:
☕ Boyle Heights Beat - Picaresca Cafe #1
☕ Inglewood & South LA - Asteroid Vinyl Cafe
☕ Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake - Open Market
☕ Long Beach Post - Wrigley Coffee |
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See the full list of participating media outlets and coffee shops: |
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Come Say Hi to the The LA Local at CicLAvia!
On Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 9AM - 4PM, The LA Local will be hosting a tabling event at CicLAvia. CicLAvia is a public pop up-park that temporarily closes streets to car traffic. Enjoy the walking path, car-free streets, and say hi to us at the Leimert Park Hub.
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Hispanics in Philanthropy Conference: Reclaiming the Narrative - Independent Journalism as Civic Poder
On June 9th from 2-2:50PM, CEO Michele Siqueiros will lead a conversation with Latino media leaders about how local and independent news builds civic power that communities count on to stay informed, connected, and safe. If you'll be attending the conference, we hope you'll stop by to learn how we can collectively support the vital lifeline independent journalism provides at a time when communities and media are being targeted. |
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Michele Siqueiros
CEO
The LA Local |
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Jorge Ramos
Independent Journalist
Así Veo las Cosas |
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Monica Lozano
Board Chair
The LA Local |
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Carmen Rojas
President & CEO
Marguerite Casey Foundation |
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Memo Torres
Director of Engagement & Multimedia Journalist
L.A. Taco |
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The LA Local x Blackbird Collective x The Kinsey Collection: An Evening of Art, Storytelling, and Community |
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On May 22nd, we partnered with the Blackbird Collective and Bernard and Shirley Kinsey for a conversation highlighting the relationship between art and journalism in preserving history, reflecting real lived experiences, and building community. We also celebrated The Kinsey Collection, the nation's largest private collection of African American art and historical documents since 1595.
LA Local Reporter LaMonica Peters moderated the panel discussion featuring CEO Michele Siqueiros, board member Kevin Merida, and Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. We were grateful to be joined by an audience of trailblazing Black leaders from across Los Angeles, many of whom elevated the need to strengthen local reporting that builds community relationships, listening, and trust. |
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Long Beach Pride festival canceled amid finger-pointing over permits. Parade still on. |
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INGLEWOOD & SOUTH LA |
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Here’s how to get involved with the first-ever Inglewood Night Market as a volunteer or vendor |
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KOREATOWN, PICO UNION, WESTLAKE |
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LA Rides the D: Metro extension line opens for the first time
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BOYLE HEIGHTS BEAT |
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Phone lines restored at East LA Sheriff’s Station after 2-month outage due to copper wire theft |
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Become a Member & Uplift Community Stories |
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The LA Local is here to build with communities, celebrate what’s working, and hold power accountable when it’s not. This kind of journalism takes resources, patience, and partnership. Help power this work by becoming a founding member today with a gift of any size. |
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Sitting with Community: Reporter Hanna Kang translates a voter issue survey into Korean for residents at a Koreatown senior center. |
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