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LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video
L.A. TACO identified the officers—with the help of cop watchers William Gude (Film The Police L.A.) and @WhosThatCop—by combing through nearly an hour of body camera footage that the LAPD quietly released on Wednesday.
This Armenian Chef Is Making L.A.’s Best Lobster Tacos in North Hollywood
Just a year ago, the Armenian-born chef was running fine-dining restaurants in Kostrama, Russia. Then came the flight to Mexico City. The border crossing on foot and ensuing six months of detention in Nogales, New Mexico, and Jacksonville, Florida.
Oaxaqueños in L.A. Celebrate Designation of Official ‘Oaxacan Corridor’ on Pico Boulevard, Two Years After Racist Audio Leaked
The idea was first pitched by Organización Regional de Oaxaca to former council member Gil Cedillo ten years ago, but didn't catch any traction until late 2022 as an attempt to make reparations after racist audio of a closed-door meeting between several council members against Oaxaqueños, including by Cedillo, was leaked.
Vernon’s Abandoned Battery Recycling Site Declared to ‘Superfund’ Urgency, Contamination Stretched Far Beyond Cleanup Area
“Superfund” is the term used to describe a government tool created by Congress in the 1980s to pay for the long-term clean-up of hazardous waste.
What To Eat In L.A. This Weekend: Parisian Hot Dogs, Steak-Stuffed Eggrolls, and a New Nicaraguan Fritanga
Plus a beautiful shawarma sandwich in Sherman Oaks and a weekend-long celebration of a Chicano brewery in La Puente.
Street Vendors Successfully Sue City to Remove Illegal ‘No Vending’ Signs And Won
L.A. will also have to reimburse the street vendors for their past fines relating to this controversial sign. However, this does not include any other fines related to equipment restrictions or lack of permits. This also means that while a vendor can’t be cited for vending in areas like the Hollywood Walk of Fame anymore, they can still get cited for other city regulations.
Cannabis Ice Cubes, Mike Tyson’s Ear-Shaped Gummies, and THC Chile Flakes: Five Great L.A. Dispensaries For Edibles
Where to find all the medicated Pop Rocks, coffee, ice cream cones, and St. Ides you desire.
Empathy Through Tacos: Meet the Skid Row Taqueros Giving Away Free Food Every Friday to Downtown’s Homeless Community
One of the taqueros who organizes the weekly pop-ups used to be homeless himself and broke out of poverty by selling breakfast burritos in front of a courthouse in Van Nuys. Now, he is sober and pays it forward every week. The group uses TikTok to raise funds and donate up to 1,500 tacos and more a week.
Open Thread: What’s The Best Live Show You’ve Ever Seen In L.A.?
Was your life changed by a Circle Jerks show at Blackie's? Chaka Khan dropping in on Snoop and Too Short at the Palladium? Dudamel with a special guest at Disney Hall? Chime in!
This Latina Provides A Safe Space For Women To Learn Free Auto Repair and Maintenance In O.C.
From oil changes to replacing tires and jump-starting a car, Angie Hernandez, owner of Soco Smog Test in Costa Mesa, provides women with the tools to maintain their vehicles and be prepared for on-the-road emergencies.
