Boyle Heights

Weekly Material: The ex-gang members clearing encampments in Venice

Your one-minute, weekly roundup of L.A. Material’s best work.

Aug 1, 2026

Permit Application Filed to Rebuild Boyle Heights Cold Storage Warehouse

The application was submitted six weeks after the fire, as residents continue to endure foul odors, vermin and disruption from rotting food at the site.

Julia Wick

Jul 28, 2026

Weekly Material: Why is L.A. paying $20 million for somebody else’s car crash?

Your one-minute, weekly roundup of L.A. Material’s best work.

Tomo Chien

Jul 18, 2026

Five Takeaways On Air Quality After the Boyle Heights Fire

L.A. Material hosted a panel with three air quality experts, who broke down what residents need to know to understand air quality and how to protect themselves.

Antonia Cereijido

Jun 25, 2026

Haze of Fear And Confusion Grips Residents As Warehouse Fire Continues To Burn

Many residents of Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles said they are hot, tired, scared — and want answers about what is burning and when it will be put out.

Antonia Cereijido

Jun 22, 2026