About East LA News
Fearless community journalism rooted in East Los Angeles.
Our Story
East LA News was founded to give a voice to one of the most vibrant, historic, and underrepresented communities in the United States. East Los Angeles is a place of deep culture, resilience, and political power — and our mission is to reflect that on every page.
From local city hall decisions to national policy that impacts our barrios, we cover it all with the rigor of investigative journalism and the heart of a community publication. We believe East LA deserves coverage as serious and thorough as any major metropolitan newsroom.
Our team of reporters, photographers, and contributors live and work in the communities we cover. We are not just observers — we are neighbors, advocates, and storytellers committed to the truth.
Community First
Live Coverage
Independent
Always & Forever
What We Cover
Local & Community
City council, school boards, neighborhood councils, local business, and everything that affects daily life in East LA.
Politics & Government
From the California State Legislature to Congress and the White House — policy that shapes our community, reported without bias.
Culture & Identity
Chicano Power, arts, food, sports, entertainment, and the rich cultural heritage that makes East LA unique.
Investigative Reporting
Deep dives into corruption, injustice, and the stories powerful interests don't want told. Led by our community investigative reporter.
Cannabis & Policy
Dedicated coverage of cannabis legislation, social equity, and the economic opportunities emerging in our community.
National & World
The big stories — with a lens on how they affect East Los Angeles and the broader Latino community across America.
Leadership
John D Abravanel Berdugo
Manager & Community Investigative Reporter
John leads East LA News with a commitment to accountability journalism and community empowerment. His investigative work has shone a light on stories that matter most to the people of East Los Angeles.
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