Ivan Fernandez
Is Gentrification Ruining Mexico City’s Iconic Lucha Libre?
The Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre was accused of gentrifying lucha libre. The truth is more complicated and a sign of many changes happening in wrestling worldwide.
Despite the 3-2 Defeat, Mexico Finally Has Reason to Believe Again
In a turn-around from previous tournaments, there’s lots of positivity surrounding the men’s national team despite their recent loss. Rafa Márquez officially stepping in to lead them into 2030's World Cup has many fans hopeful.
Why Are Mexicans Chanting ‘¿Y Si Sí?’ Right Now?
From “No Era Penal” to “Imaginémonos Cosas Chingonas” and “Sí Se Puede,” the latest three-word phrase has fans believing in the men’s national team again.
On Pomona’s Identity Crisis, Is it Los Angeles County or the Inland Empire?
One local gets to the bottom of the IE/L.A. border mystery.
The Ultimate Guide To 2026 World Cup Watch Parties And Fútbol Events In L.A.
From small, community events to gatherings at pubs to bombastic, expensive events, we’ve got you covered for this year's World Cup.
Smoke From The Lineage Logistics Fire Continues To Pollute L.A.
Smoke from the fire in Boyle Heights floated throughout the county, into Dodger Stadium, and as far east as Pomona, into Montclair and San Bernardino County.
This El Sereno Art Show Pits Luchadores Against ICE
For one day only, The Eastside Cafe will host 200% Mexa, a lucha libre-focused art exhibit featuring artists from Mexico and the USA.
What You Need To Know About ICE At The FIFA World Cup
Plus, CHIRLA and LAARN published a “Know Before You Go” safety guide for fans attending World Cup-related events.
IE Taco Is Now a Reality, Thanks To Funding From The CIELO Fund At The Inland Empire Community Foundation
What started with an April Fool’s Day joke has now become a reality. Every month, L.A. TACO will feature a story about the Inland Empire as part of our new and official IE TACO section.
Military Helicopters and Simulated Gunfire Disrupt Multiple Cities in L.A. County
"The city received no advanced notice. I was told that our staff contacted CalPoly officials and confirmed that it was indeed a military exercise by the Department of Defense,” said Council Member Andrew Chou of Diamond Bar, one of the cities affected by U.S. military exercises in the region this week.
