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Articles by Nancy Martinez

Advocates Use Their Feet to Spread Peace Message

About 400 people took part last Saturday in an annual march that has for the last six years attempted to unite people in Northeast Los Angeles in the fight to end violence.
categories NeighborhoodsPublic Safety

Boyle Heights Activists Weigh Consequences of Exide Closure

While conserned about job losses, they say health issues are bigger issue.
categories Green NewsNeighborhoodsPublic Safety

Eficia Will Walk In Memory of Her Murdered Son Mothers Day Weekend

Northeast L.A. Peace Walk will include mothers of victims of violence.
categories Family/Inter-generational NewsNeighborhoodsPublic Safety

Peel Away the Layers to Find East L.A.’s Giant Tamale

Somewhere under the sea foam green paint and beauty parlor sign is the giant tamale-shaped building where countless tamales and hamburgers were once sold in East Los Angeles, but where today hairstyling is the main activity.
categories Arts & CultureBusinessNeighborhoods

Montebello No Longer In the Red, But Deadline to Pay Past Debt Closing In

City does not plan to raise taxes to produce over $1 million in revenue needed to pay back bonds.
categories City AffairsEconomyNeighborhoods

Wanting More Businesses, Montebello Reworks Alcohol Policy

Some worry change could mean more crime near schools, homes.
categories BusinessNeighborhoods

Keep Sales Dollar Local, Urge Montebello Businesses

Over 70 local businesses participated in the 24th Annual Montebello Business Expo last week, hoping to stimulate the local economy by urging local residents and fellow businesses to spend their money in the city.
category Business

Vernon Making Progress on Planned Reforms, Says Independent Monitor

Van De Kamp’s report says city must still deal with deficit.
categories City AffairsPolitics

Women Are the ‘Backbone’ of Their Cities, Says Garcia

Women representing the cities of Bell Gardens, Montebello and Commerce were among nine women recognized Monday during a “Distinguished Women of the Year” ceremony organized by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia and held at the Cerritos Library.
categories Arts & CultureCity AffairsFamily/Inter-generational NewsNeighborhoodsPolitics

Caltrans Tenants Seek Moratorium on Rent Hike

Caltrans says it’s unconstitutional to keep rents below market rate.
categories City AffairsNeighborhoods
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