'They’re so scared.’ Trump brings heartache, fear in L.A.’s ‘Ellis Island’ The Los Angeles skyline serves as a backdrop for the Boyle Hotel and Mariciachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. Boyle Heights for generations was an Ellis Island for immigrants entering America — both legal and illegally. The motherAt the far eastern edge of Boyle Heights, 42-year-old Rosalba sits on a chair and ponders her new job. “I hope nothing happens.”Jessica Alvarez takes a photo of Briana Alvarez on a visit to Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)Lead photo: The Los Angeles skyline serves as a backdrop for the Boyle Hotel and Mariciachi Plaza in Boyle Heights.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 25, 2017 10:01 UTC