boyle heights

Hidden LA: Candelas Guitars

Stories 13 May 2013 Mar Yvette

There are hundreds of places throughout Los Angeles where you can get a guitar, but there is only one that has been handcrafting these classical instruments for the last 80 years. And it's all happening in an area you might have never expected...

Out & About: Boyle Heights

Top Lists 13 Apr 2013 Mar Yvette

There aren't any hot new restaurants or trendy shops cropping up along East First Street in Boyle Heights at the moment, and as far as gentrification ... ¿que es eso? But that's exactly the sort of no-fuss, authentic vibe that makes this stretch east of Downtown LA so appealing. Here are some of my favorite spots along this historic street.