Ivan Fernandez
‘How Fascist Is Your L.A. Sports Team?’: A Guide by L.A. TACO
To quote the late and great MF DOOM: “If yer gonna hate, might as well get yer rumors straight.” Apt words when it comes to your L.A. team and its ownership group.
Are The Lakers Still L.A.’s Team?
We asked some hardcore fans and the answer is somewhere between a theory that their latest purchase will get them ready to move the team to Vegas or using the Lakers as a pawn for political influence.
20 Inland Empire-Based Nonprofits Doing The Good Work That Can Use Your Support
The Inland Empire is home to nearly 5 million people. This guide provides a small handful of the hundreds of nonprofits in the region working to assist and support the most vulnerable among the population.
Update: FIFA Cancels Proposed Investment Scheme After Global Outrage, Backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s greed finally pushed everyone to the limit as UEFA threatens a boycott of all FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, and CONCACAF have formally rejected FIFA’s latest proposal.
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.
