Cockroach Found in Adelanto ICE Detention Cell
A detainee from Adelanto ICE Detention Center showed L.A. TACO a live cockroach during a video call. It’s not the first time they have found roaches in their cell.
Three DIY Zine Makers to Support In a Time When Their Craft Is Criminalized
Followed by federal immigration agents or asked to take down their zines, these artists are aware of the danger that comes with speaking out and still going strong.
A Persian-Mexican Jam For Hoja Santa Lamb Shanks and Flash Tattoos
“There's . . . nowhere else, other than L.A., where you’d you find these two cultures in such proximity, which is also why there are so many half-Persian, half-Mexican people,” the party organizer says.
Here’s Every Single Death Linked to Immigration Enforcement Since Trump’s Raids Began in 2025
We hope this register offers a moment to remember the names and stories of the victims. For each one, we’ve included the backstory we were able to gather alongside the official account from government agencies.
South Central Is Going Old School to Revive Its Economy: Coupons
“Many people think they have to go out of South Central to enjoy good-quality food, good-quality anything, but with this passport, we hope it makes people realize that they have quality right here in these neighborhoods," co-creator Patricia Amador says.
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The Unlikely Sisterhood of Women Skaters in Santa Monica
At The Cove Skatepark in Santa Monica, your age, gender, or experience level doesn't matter.
U.S. Congressman Accuses ICE Of Hiding Deaths In Its Custody
“ They're trying to underreport what is happening and trying to skew the numbers. We already know the number is higher than it's ever been,” Rep. Rob Menendez told the media in a press call on August 3.
The 14 Dumplings You Have To Try In L.A.’s San Gabriel Valley
Dumpling crawl? Sometimes they have lacy, crispy skirts, and sometimes they are chewy, broth-filled bombs of delicious joy. Either way, you’ll find the best dumplings in Los Angeles among the neighborhoods that make up the SGV.
Burbank’s Annual Latin Clown Convention Made Me Embrace My Inner Payasa
Every year, the collective hosts the Congreso, a multi-day gathering where clowns from across the United States and Latin America swap techniques, attend workshops, discover new products, and uplift one another, even hosting an Oscars-style awards show on the final night in one last hurrah.
L.A.’s 11 Best Jamaican Restaurants, Ranked
Los Angeles may lack the famous Jamaican restaurant scene of New York or Miami, but there are some insanely delicious family-run Caribbean meals hiding in our strip malls and Black family-owned storefronts if you know where to look.
West Hollywood Sold Its Soul to Flock Cameras
The City Council voted 3-2 to install a network of cameras that photographs and logs the license plate of every vehicle entering and leaving the city.
No Charges For L.A. TACO Reporter
I share this to be transparent with you all about the risks that reporters take to bring you these stories.
