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4th of July Carne Asada: As American as Hot Dogs and Burgers

Hot dogs and hamburgers are American classics. But they were once immigrant foods too—German sausages and minced meat patties that got Americanized into something new. Carne asada is on that same trajectory.

June 30, 2025

Early Birdz’ ‘Coffee Raves’ Offer L.A. An Inclusive, Sober Morning Dance Party 

Amid all the chaos and unrest going on in Los Angeles right now, this incredibly inclusive event celebrates all religions and people, said one two-time attendee.

June 30, 2025

What the Recent SCOTUS Decision Means For Birthright Citizenship

The conservative majority at SCOTUS dropped a bomb on Friday when it ruled in favor of ending birthright citizenship … or did it? We explain.

June 28, 2025

Daily Memo: I.C.E. Blows The Doors Off a Home in Huntington Park Because of A Car Accident and More

ICE raids in Los Angeles targeted street vendors today. Also what happened in Huntington Park? ICE and the FBI retaliating? And a U.S. Citizen is released.

June 27, 2025

Santa Ana Couple Steps Into A Street Vendors’ Shoes, Taking Over Their Shift And Buying Them Out

Marisol Magaña and Andrew Roa took over a raspado cart for the day to raise money for a vendor who was afraid to go out, but needs money to send to her young children in Mexico.

June 27, 2025

Daily Memo: I.C.E. Is Now Using Facial Recognition on Their Phones and More

ICE raids. first confirmed bounty hunter? Facial Recognition and detainee numbers for Southern California. Plus, another death in ICE custody.

June 26, 2025

Locked Doors, Warning Signs, and a Pivot to Delivery: How Eastside Businesses Are Adapting Amid ICE Raids

Taco trucks, bakeries and storefronts are making urgent changes to keep immigrant workers and customers safe.

June 26, 2025

Levitt LA Is Back! 10 Free Summer Concerts in MacArthur Park

18 years strong and still free as ever, all summer long. Upcoming shows include Dengue Fever, LA ska heroes La Resistencia, breakdancing battles, Eddie Chacon, and Redd Kross. 💥 Los Abandoned – reunited and ready to rock 🔥 Hip-Hop Family Reunion – breakdancing youth battles + headliner Medusa 🌍 Wazumbians – Ghanaian afro-fusion for the dancefloor 🤘🏽 Redd Kross – punk-pop legends close the season with Juanita & Juan

June 26, 2025

Anti-ICE Graffiti Sparks Mayor Bass’ Outrage and Mixed Feelings in Little Tokyo

“[There] is damage right now. I won’t underscore that. But the overall greater goal — speaking out against the injustice to the immigrant community — is important," said Bill Fujioka, the board chair at the Japanese American National Museum.

June 26, 2025

20-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Arrested By Federal Police, Fired By Walmart After Release

“These are hardworking people, and they have 'em worse than like animals. Rounding them up in shackles and chains," Adrian Andrew Martinez told L.A. TACO in an interview.