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Iconic Virgil Village Pink Trumpet Trees Illegally Trimmed ‘Beyond Recovery’
The trumpet trees were picked by a coalition of Mexican, Salvadoran, Filipino, Japanese, Black, and Ukrainian residents for their sturdiness and colorfulness. Some of the trees were even given names.
The Eight Best Cemitas Poblanas In Los Angeles
Named after the type of bread they are made from—a giant, egg-enriched sesame bun—a cemita is like the torta's cousin from Puebla. It comes stacked high with milanesa, pápalo, quesillo, avocado, chipotle paste, and pickled jalapeño. Here's where to find the best ones from East L.A. to The Valley.
Announcing the Winners of TACO MADNESS 2025!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted and attended TACO MADNESS 2025 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on Saturday night! Your passion for tacos and true independent journalism made this event successful, not just for our taqueros (many of whom closed their shops to be there!) but also for our tiny newsroom. This event directly supports us and helps us keep going financially and morally.
Revisiting ‘Mi Familia’ and the Main Filming Location In Boyle Heights 30 Years Later
Boyle Heights has changed since Gregory Nava filmed 'Mi Familia' 30 years ago, and gentrification threatens the neighborhood’s very essence. Unchangeable, however, is the commanding presence of the concrete viaduct at 4th and Lorena where he shot most of the iconic film.
Here Are All the Tacos Being Served At TACO MADNESS 2025
This is L.A.’s taco-soul on full display—diverse, delicious, and the best of the best available in one spot only this Saturday.
This Brazilian Barbecue On Wheels Makes The Best Picanha Sandwiches In L.A.
These slider-sized sandwiches are served five to an order for $16. Built on a split bun of pão de queijo, each contains a single wedge of picanha sliced perfectly to fit inside, slicked with a garlicky aioli and churrasco’s chunky longtime companion, the salsa known as molho a campanha.
People Drive Five Hours For These Brain Tacos In California
“No customer of mine leaves hungry,” says the taquero behind the very popular shop specializing in beef head tacos. “All my employees have the authority and approval to gift a free taco to new customers, even if they don’t buy anything. We want you to try it before you say no.”
How News Media is Changing in Southern California: From L.A. Times To Local News
“News is expensive. It's hard to make, it takes time, and I hope I can get more investment in it, because we all know what happens when local news dies.
Opinion: Stranding Kilmar Abrego Garcia In El Salvador Is a Symbol of The Decline of the U.S.
Bukele is not resisting the U.S.—he is helping perform political theater alongside Trump. And Abrego Garcia is the prop.
Starting Friday, You Can Finally Get King Taco On L.A.’s Westside
But it may not be exactly what you think, as the chain's lengua-covered nachos and esteemed salsa roja will be living with the likes of Gywneth Paltrow's Goop Kitchen.
