Boyle Heights

June 11, 2012

Meet the Docents Part I: Introducing the faces of Trekking LA

Trekking LA could not be possible without our host of incredible docents who lead tours around the areas of the city they know best. We’d like to introduce some of the amazing people that make the program possible. Malissa Strong, docent for Boyle Heights Malissa is originally from a small suburb of Chicago, but for [...]


May 29, 2012

Trekking LA Tour Series Explores Boyle Heights with local docent Malissa Strong

One of over 30 tours led by trained neighborhood docents throughout the summer   On Saturday, June 9, 2012, the non-profit L.A. Commons (www.lacommons.org)—with the mission to connect people across Los Angeles’ vast metropolis through the artistic, social and cultural projects that celebrate the unique stories of L.A.’s neighborhoods—will continue with its sixth series of [...]


City Councilman Eric Gargetti leads a Found LA tour of Atwater Village

December 1, 2011

Reflections on 2011

Unbelievably, 2011 is nearing a close. At LA Commons, we’ve had a great year with many exciting programs and significant organizational growth to go with it. Our most exciting endeavor is our partnership with USC and CRA/LA to install 200 banners in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus to herald the opening of the Exposition Line. [...]


August 11, 2011

Press Release: Trekking LA Tour 2011; Uncovering Undiscovered Boyle Heights

Contact: Karen Mack Karen@lacommons.org 213.705.4457 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trekking LA Tour 2011: Uncovering Undiscovered Boyle Heights LOS ANGELES, CA — August 11, 2011 — On August 21st 2011, LA Commons continues a summer series of tours with an exploration of the rich hidden gems to be found in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights. Grand Performances and [...]