Author Archives: George Olivos

Today’s Community Cleanup was well attended and very productive. Kudos to First Blocks of Whittier Blvd for putting it together and providing support to all the volunteers. I am impressed by how many people want to help in any way. I hope this inspires more community involvement projects.

My first community meeting. Joshua Mora’s mom thanked the police officer who led the investigation into finding the perpetrator of Joshua’s hit and run. Other community activists spoke about the many issues that come from neglect by the city, county and state departments in Boyle Heights and East LA. Mr. Gallagher reported that CD14 representativesContinue reading “4/13/23 – Community Meeting”

Justice for Josh Mora was very productive. I met some impressively active people and learned about how much this sort of tragedy affects so many people’s lives. I stand with the movement to call on the Department of Transportation to stop postponing the improvement projects it has. Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) and another assemblyman areContinue reading “4/8/23 – The rally for Safer Streets in Boyle Heights”

My first time walking across the 6th Street Bridge. It is beautiful and easy to walk. Next time I will explore the ramp that goes under it to the park below. I’m building up my strength for the MS Walk next week at the Rose Bowl. Sunday, April 16, 10:00 am. Walk MS® unites usContinue reading “4/7/23 – 6th Street Bridge”

Almost a 3 mile walk. Panda is now where 24 Hour Tacos was. Pollos Dos Gueros and Pupusa Lady in front of Northgate Market. New apartments almost done by the Metro station on 1st and Soto. The Showers of Hope program set up at Hollenbeck Park to help homeless people. Boyle Heights is alive andContinue reading “3/28/23 – Walk Around Boyle Heights”