Unhoused Residents and a Chef Getting Off Work Get Unintentionally Caught in Violent Police Actions Against Protesters in DTLA
A Black woman in a wheelchair who did not appear to be involved in the protests found herself trapped among dozens of protesters. When a line of police advanced towards her and the remaining protesters, two people put their bodies on the line a sthey struggled to move her wheelchair away from the police.
Who Allowed ICE To Arrest Vendors and Customers at The Santa Fe Swap Meet?
Suspicion is falling on management, despite its formal denial that employees knew anything about it. "“Who let them in? That’s what we want to know,” said a vendor. “They have speakers; they could have alerted people,” said one vendor.
Sheriff’s Department Says Little Girl Seen In Viral Video Was Taken Into ‘Protective Custody’ by DCFS, Not ICE
L.A. TACO has confirmed that the viral video posted today by Union Del Barrio showing a little girl crying in the backseat of a truck has to do with a warrant for a murder investigation.
These Photos Capture How Police Escalated Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ Protest Into Violence in DTLA
"The police violence was totally unprovoked and has been the worst I've ever seen it in all my years of covering protesting," said photographer Kemal Cilenigr, who documented the day's shift from peaceful to besieged.
Opinion: Senator Padilla’s Arrest is Proof Trump Wants to Silence Truth At All Costs
At the moment of Padilla’s arrest, he was no longer a sitting senator, or citizen of this country, he became just another Mexican. Trump is primed to lose the Battle for Los Angeles, not because he lacks resources or loyal followers, but because he doesn't even understand the battlefield itself.
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13 Arrested As Protest Against Palantir Occupies Sunset Boulevard Lobby of Thiel Capital
"Palantir represents how billionaires make a profit by hurting families," said one protester at the demonstration. "We have to remember: this is just the first step."
These L.A. Taquerías Are Temporarily Closing Doors As ICE Raids Continue
Many have taken this move to protect their employees and customers.
Can Anti-Surveillance Makeup Protect Protesters from Facial Recognition Software?
Known as Computer Vision Dazzle, or CV Dazzle, this abstract style of makeup was created by artist and researcher Adam Harvey for his 2010 master's thesis at NYU. While traditional camo is designed as a disruptive pattern meant to hide the wearer from the human eye, CV Dazzle was created to break machine vision systems. The name comes from “Dazzle,” a type of camouflage on battleships in WWI and WWII that used complex patterns of contrasting geometric shapes to make it difficult for enemies to determine their speed and distance.
BREAKING: ICE Confirmed Abductions at Taco Truck in East L.A.
"They snatch you like a dog. The streets ain't safe, that's all I gotta say," says the Jason Devora after witnessing it all and still in shock about it.
A Letter From the Editor About Our Recent Street-Level Coverage of Protests Against ICE In Los Angeles
Journalists are not machines.
A Breakdown on How Tensions Rose Between Protestors and Law Enforcement at Santa Ana’s Monday Demonstration
It’s estimated that eleven demonstrators were arrested following Monday’s protest in Downtown Santa Ana.
17 Non-Profit Organizations Supporting Immigrants Right Now
Working hard to defend the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants, refugees, and the undocumented, they need our help more than ever right now.
News
Photo Essay: L.A. In Resistance On June 8, 2025
From blazing Waymos and National Guard troops, to an anti-ICE Labubu, L.A. TACO was there to capture it all.
Union Leader Released From Custody After Thousands Rally at Downtown’s Grand Park This Morning
Service Employees International Union California president David Huerta now faces a federal charge of conspiracy to impede an officer after his violent arrest and injury on Friday at a garment warehouse.
5 Surprising Things We Saw at This Weekend’s Protests In Downtown L.A.
Flickering lights from the cells of detainees and free tacos for protestors. These are among the more unusual things L.A. TACO spotted amid protests against mass deportation.
Trump Can’t Win The Battle for Los Angeles
The idea that Trump can intimidate, criminalize, and remove us with a wave of troops and tanks is not only absurd—it’s offensive. We’ve seen soldiers in unmarked uniforms rolling through neighborhoods as if they were patrolling Fallujah. But this isn’t a war zone. This is Pico Union. This is Boyle Heights. This is Huntington Park. These are our homes. Our neighborhoods.
Guides
Weekend Eats: New Burgers, Tallow Fries, and ‘Junkie Pizza’
Plus, our brand-new official L.A. TACO bottled hot sauce is now available for sale! But only for members....
The 11 Best Places to Drink Ultra-Refreshing Tejuino In L.A.
A fermented, fizzy, corn masa beverage traditionally from Western Mexico and recognized for indigenous origins, tejuino packs a punch and delivers refreshing complexity with every sip. Here are L.A.'s best.
The 11 Best Tacos In And Around West Hollywood
From late-night legit taco stands to a luxe Mexican restaurant serving the original sweet potato tacos that started it all, here are the best tacos in and around West Hollywood.
The 34 Best ‘Hood Burgers In Los Angeles
It’s important to remember that these places have fed many inner-city families. When many classified parts of Los Angeles as “food deserts,” those $19.99 family value packs of burgers and fries were feeding many mouths, way before Smash Burgers.
Neighborhoods
L.A TACO’s Guide To Your Free Summer Concerts
An orchestral celebration of Dr. Dre! Red Kross and Dengue Fever! The Delphonics and The Drifters with the Stylistics! An actual summer night with Lil Rob! Plus, free shows by the beach.
How a Whittier Hills Mansion Became L.A.’s Hottest Club and How the City Finally Shut It Down
After many months of complaints in the once peaceful neighborhood, the party’s over. For now. A judge will rule in a few months if they can ban a house from throwing massive parties.
Lucia Pioneers Fine Dining Caribbean Cuisine in Los Angeles. Here Are Five Dishes to Order
Jerked steak, anyone? Kingston-born chef Adrian Forte, a semi-finalist on Top Chef Canada, tells us about the techniques and influences that go into his ambitious menu, in a project he sees as "an institution" for Black and Brown chefs to learn at.
The 11 Best Tacos In Whittier
Whittier is one of L.A.'s best cities for tacos. From a tender steamed tongue, to a taquero specializing in tacos de costilla, served with a grilled rib bone. Here is our vetted neighborhood taco guide to get you started on your own crawl.
