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Border X Asked To Pay Almost $100,000 In Rent In ‘3 Day Or Quit’ Notice From Landlord, Beer Thug Taking Over

Last week, Border X Los Angeles posted an update on Instagram stating that they were closed due to a "legal situation with an illegal tenant." Edgar Preciado, the founder of Beer Thug Brewing Co. and only other tenant in the shared brewery has provided a statement addressing the situation.

September 5, 2023

Legendary L.A. Graffiti Icon TEMPT ONE Dies At 54

TEMPT ONE was an iconic graffiti artist whose hand styles first harmonized the precision of Chinese calligraphic lines with the boldness of classic serif Los Angeles "cholo" letters. L.A. TACO has confirmed that he has passed away at the age of 54 after fighting ALS for 20 years.

September 1, 2023

Spot Check! Gochujang Sourdough, Cher’s Gelato, Beef Belly Bulgogi Inari, and Ribeye Steak Hummus In Gardena

There's also a place for East Coast chopped cheese sandwiches, plus Nutella quesadillas, and Sonic the Hedgehog ice cream with a side of shawarma.

September 1, 2023

SoCal Street Vendors Demand Money Back After Paying Thousands For A Festival That Was Shut Down Before It Started

"Some artisanal vendors that came from Puebla and Veracruz were even crying and were so stressed out because they had purchased a giant booth filled with artisanal items that didn't sell,” says one vendor who feels scammed.

August 31, 2023

The 13 Best Pupusas in L.A., According to a Salvi

This curated list is a snapshot of notable pupusa spots in L.A. as of 2023, from Bell Gardens to NoHo.

The Ten Best Restaurants in Bixby Knolls (Long Beach)

From moules frites to passion fruit curd-speckled kouign amann, here are the 10 must-try restaurants in Bixby Knolls, the low-key Long Beach neighborhood that's quickly becoming a dining destination to rival its neighbors.

August 29, 2023

At Long Beach’s First Nicaraguan Street Food Stand, You Can Indulge In the Deep-Fried Tradition of Fritanga

It is heartwarming to see a place in Long Beach serve as a community space for the Nicaraguan diaspora. The guests speak among themselves and with the owners about their homeland and their ranchos, and most importantly the food they miss. But no matter where you’re coming from, everyone is invited to the Fritanga.

August 28, 2023

Spot Check! Corundas Michoacanas, Chapín Festival, and Bar CDMX in DTLA Now Open

A new bar below Seven Grand in Downtown L.A. has Spanish-language video games like Donkey Kong and mezcal palomas on draft, where to find garnachas just like in Guatemala, plus how to get free Beyoncè tickets with 'Lemonade' cupcakes, and more in this week's Spot Check!

August 25, 2023

Blue Beetle Beat Barbie, But It Still Doesn’t Fix Hollywood’s Latino Representation Problem

Despite the success of Blue Beetle, Latinos remain the most underrepresented group in films.

August 24, 2023