When people think of East Los Angeles the first things that pop into most people’s heads are gang violence, drugs…
My East LA
“Greetings from East LA” is an East LA asset-mapping project including a printed version of the “map of the stars” found in more affluent Los Angeles communities. All content is created by two classes of high school seniors from the East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy at Esteban Torres High School (ELARA). Stories featured in the HS Insider augment the printed map. The project explores, documents and interprets the value and values that the students assign to people and places in East LA, while responding to questions about representation and equity. “Greetings from East LA” is led by Public Matters and community-engaged architect and urbanist Theresa Hwang.
Esteban E. Torres High School
Esteban E. Torres High School is located in East Los Angeles. It was built a little over five years ago,…
Belvedere Middle School
Belvedere Middle School is a landmark because it has been on 312 North Record Avenue in East Los Angeles for…
Belvedere Park
Throughout the United States there are numerous parks that grab a tourist’s attention. There are also parks that create memories…
Jim’s Burgers
Jim’s Burgers is located on Olympic and Indiana. It’s famous for having the best hamburgers in East Los Angeles. I’ve…
Los Cinco Puntos Restaurant
It was 1967 when Los Cinco Puntos was established. It was built on 3300 East Cesar E. Chavez, a street…
Profile: Oriol, owner of Oriol’s Bike Shop
When we were giving the task of picking an East L.A. Celebrity we knew right from the get go our…
Profile: Jesus “Chuy” Arcio Lopez, owner of Maria’s Market
Jesus “Chuy” Arcio Lopez is a simple man. He has lived in East L.A. for the past 30 years of…
Profile: Steven Biagini, captain of the East Los Angeles Sheriff Department
He has worked with the sheriff department for thirty-six years, resolving custody cases, patrolling areas, and appearing in court. He…

Serbian Cemetery
The cemetery is a place that almost everybody notices. This cemetery is divided into two parts. I walked past that…