United Farm Workers Protest $30 Million Dollar Wonderful Company Donation to UCLA’s Hammer Museum
Wonderful Company employees and union members protested low wages, lack of health coverage and intimidating union-busting tactics at the Resnick-owned company.
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Is Seen Stopping Latino Men at Home Depot to Ask for IDs, We Catch Up With Adrian Andrew Martinez, and More
ICE and Border Patrol hit several SoCal locations including Garden Grove, Gardena, and Orange, while protests continue in L.A. and across the country. A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from fast-tracking deportations, and 12 members of Congress are suing for access to detention centers. Meanwhile, detainees in Florida are on a hunger strike, and Dolores Huerta is fighting a massive ICE expansion in Kern County. We also caught up with the 20-year-old citizen that was beaten and arrested by Border Patrol agents at Walmart in Pico Rivera.
A Summer of Caldos: The Best 10 Mexican Stews, Ranked
Along with how to prepare them at home and feed large numbers of people. Let's get ready to rumble ... and eat all the caldo on the hottest of days.
Why Are Telemundo and Univison Airing the Trump Administration’s Racist Deportation Ads?
“It is so sinister that the channel for Latinos in the U.S. would agree to have these ads run,” wrote a lifetime watcher of Univision. "I can’t imagine the fear a lot of their viewers must feel as they are being told they will literally be hunted down."
5 Independent L.A. Concert Venues We Like To Get High At
Whether you’re into backyard hardcore punk bands, experimental jazz, or psychedelic rock, we’ve got you covered.
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Weekend Eats: A New CDMX-Inspired Wine and Espresso Bar Opens In Chinatown
While John Legend's wines are rallying on top of one of L.A.'s best rooftops and a former Dodger opens up a pizzeria on Sawtelle.
DAILY MEMO: State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies are Opposing California State Bills Aimed at Unmasking and Identifying Federal Agents
Memo Torres speaks with California state assembly members Sade Elhawary and Mark Gonzalez about the two bills currently in debate at the state level intended to unmask and identify federal agents, the 'No Vigilantes Act' and the 'No Secret Police Act.' We were surprised to hear that there is opposition coming from state and local police agencies. The assembly members break down how and why.
Four New L.A. Hand Roll Bars That Stand Out From The Pack
Whole bluefin, Wagyu beef, Korean bossam, walnut shrimp, and Mexican tostadas are all in play at this fresh crop of new temaki bars.
These Are L.A.’s Politicians Who Are Financially Benefiting From the Genocide In Gaza
Whether through indifference, incompetence, or political calculation, these leaders have allowed atrocities to unfold slowly, often being paid by the Israeli lobby to provide political cover for Israel’s war crimes.
DAILY MEMO: Agents Follow a Woman Driving Before Taking Her and More
ICE and Border Patrol ramped up raids across Southern California from July 25–30, including the arrest of popular tattoo artist Downtown Mac in L.A. Agents were seen operating in multiple neighborhoods. Meanwhile, LA County is moving to ban masked agents, though legal questions remain. LAPD continues to share data that helps ICE target immigrants. The federal government is pressuring DACA recipients to self-deport, while offering six-figure salaries to recruit 10,000 new ICE agents under Trump’s $165B deportation plan.
The Burger Joint In Altadena That Survived the Fire’s Wrath
Brochures to help residents rebuild their homes lay next to pancake syrup and ketchup bottles. It took this burger shop six months to re-open and the customers are slowly returning, even if their homes aren’t ready yet.
The Emotional Toll of Moving Back To Altadena
This is what it’s like to move back to Altadena right now—yes it’s empty lots and the remnants of devastation all around but it’s also people like Rafa, his neighbors, and their advocates coming together to create resilience, equity, and local control in the face of displacement and disaster capitalism.
News
‘A Monument to Corporate Greed:’ Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner Fuels Protests In L.A.
“Tesla Takedown” demonstrations were held in front of Elon Musk's new diner in Hollywood, fueled by frustration at the tech billionaire and Trump’s former right-hand man. More are planned for the future, the organizer told L.A. TACO.
DAILY MEMO: We’re Still Finding Abandoned Trucks and Vendor Carts While ICE Rips Men From Their Families and More
While ICE is busy ripping fathers away from their families, the feds are losing in court for making false claims. Legal experts also warn against trusting the feds self-deportation apps and more.
Why Legal Experts Are Warning Against The Government’s Self-Deportation Apps
The new "self-deportation" campaign is attempting to replace long-standing, federally funded legal information programs that guided immigrants through the complexities of the legal system. Legal experts and immigrant rights advocates are warning against it.
DAILY MEMO: We’re Seeing Joint Operations Between the FBI, DEA, ATF, Marshals, and ICE Starting to Target Homes and More
We’re seeing joint task force operations between the FBI, DEA, ATF, and US Marshals along with ICE and Border Patrol out in the streets and now targeting homes while still conducting vehicle stops. Inmates at the Adelanto ICE detention center speak up about abuses and more.
Guides
Twelve Iconic Tacos to Try When Visiting Los Angeles
Tacos vary by region in Mexico, but in L.A. you can find many styles in one single place. We've published this guide in collaboration with Financial Times listing the 12 best taquerías to blow your mind. Plus, five essential rules for finding the city's next best taco.
The 10 Best Meat Markets and Carnicerías in Los Angeles
If you do participate in any grilling this 4th of July weekend, shop local, and we'll leave you with some wise words from L.A. TACO OG Erick Galindo, who said: "Carne asada isn’t just food. It’s a ritual. It’s resistance."
Weekend Eats: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs and Wild Pita Sandwiches For CHIRLA
Plus liquid waffles from an acclaimed chef, Himalayan dumplings covered in Cheetos dust, and a Japanese cafe by day that becomes a Japanese speakeasy at night.
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.
Neighborhoods
What the Hell Is a ‘French Taco?’ Find Out For Yourself At This New Spot in L.A.
There’s cheese, there’s crème fraîche and gruyere sauce, there’s French fries, and sometimes there are other things, all origami-ed into a rectangular slab that looks like a long lost taco cousin that is somewhere between a microwaved Tina’s burrito Crunchwrap.
Pets Left Behind Due to L.A.’s ICE Raids Are Urgently In Need of New Homes
Joseph Navarrete, the manager for the Downey Animal Care Center, urges people who are in a position to adopt to stop by to visit dogs like Canela, a five-year-old Belgian Malinois. A total of 18 animals have been turned in due to the deportations.
Unbroken Spirit: How a Detained Street Vendor Is Now Aiding Detainees From ICE Facility
This Sunday will mark one month since the beloved street vendor was detained and separated from her family. Although she is currently fighting for her release and proper medical care, she has taken it upon herself to help those who are incarcerated alongside her.
Border Patrol Agent Who Arrested U.S. Citizen In Pico Rivera Charged With Drunkenly Assaulting L.B. Cop
“No one is above the law, regardless of their position or badge. Law enforcement officers have a responsibility to always conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism. Our office will pursue prosecution accordingly to ensure justice is served.”
