Julianne Le

Julianne Le graduated from UCLA in 2025 with a major in English and minor in Asian American Studies. Maybe it’s because she isn’t jaded yet, but she is super eager to peek into the overlooked corners of L.A. and write about them. Le is the former editor-in-chief of UCLA’s Pacific Ties Newsmagazine and was a finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press’ “Podcast of the Year” award in 2024.
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Mom Channels Grief into New Boba Truck after Firework Tragically Killed Her Eight-Year-Old Daughter
Greatea Bubble Tea House in Anaheim was a neighborhood staple for four years but closed down after Jasmine's death.
The 21 Best Street Kebabs in L.A.
L.A.'s spreading street kebab scene is giving our taco life a run for its money. Here is where to find the juiciest and tastiest meat on a stick, from Persian koobideh and Turkish wings to Cambodian twako sausages.
Photo Essay: East Hollywood Gay Club Famous for Its “Vaquero Nights” Turns 35
The party at Club Tempo has not stopped despite ongoing ICE raids, the rise of dating apps, and fewer young people going out.
The Unlikely Sisterhood of Women Skaters in Santa Monica
At The Cove Skatepark in Santa Monica, your age, gender, or experience level doesn't matter.
10 Rising L.A. Directors You Need to Follow
From local short film screenings to Sundance Film Festival, these are the city’s emerging directors keeping the industry alive.
These L.A. Comedy Stars Sprang From One of the First Ever YouTube Channels
In the L.A. comedy world, there’s improv, stand-up, and now . . . Smosh.
These 4 Black L.A. Businesses Are Stepping Up Against Food Deserts in Their ‘Hoods
From a curated farmers market on wheels to visiting local community gardens, these organizations are combatting inequity with fresh produce and education.
This THC Matcha Latte Vendor in Long Beach Supports Immigrants with Her Proceeds
“I went to Amsterdam, and I saw the combination of the coffee shops and the smoke shops, and I was like, ‘We need something like that here in Cali,’” Nardo tells L.A. TACO.
These L.A. Restaurants Are Speaking Out After The Influencers They Paid Ghosted Them
When a popular Thai restaurant paid a content creator hundreds for a reel, they hoped it would bring new people to the restaurant. They didn't expect the influencer to vanish.
This Modern-Day Digital Jester Is an Absurdist Sex Toy Artist
Anything is a Fleshlight, if you’re brave enough.









