East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice
Coverage of East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice in the Nexus archive.
- A slate of LA City Council plans could bring more environmental justice power to Boyle Heights
LA City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced seven motions to address environmental justice issues in Boyle Heights following the Lineage warehouse fire. The proposals focus on immediate relief, corporate accountability, and long-term community oversight, with Boyle Heights residents citing ongoing health and quality of life impacts from industrial facilities and historical environmental injustices in the area.
- After Boyle Heights warehouse fire, residents take environmental testing into their own hands
Residents in Boyle Heights are conducting environmental testing of the L.A. River and Lineage warehouse fire runoff, partnering with UCLA and Columbia University to analyze contaminants. The initiative addresses concerns about pollution impacts and health risks, particularly in communities with disproportionate environmental burdens.
- Massive fire breaks out at Boyle Heights commercial building, LAFD orders shelter in place
A massive fire at a Boyle Heights commercial building caused heavy smoke and prompted a shelter-in-place order. The fire, involving solar panels on a storage facility's roof, occurred at 1400 S. Los Palos St. and affected areas south of Interstate 5. The Los Angeles Fire Department and East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice advised residents to stay indoors.