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Sam Ribakoff

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Sam Ribakoff is a reporter, journalism teacher, communicator for labor unions, and a nice guy from Long Beach.

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Who Won and Who Lost On Primary Election Day and What Comes Next

Delusions, fantasies, lies, and the ultimate reality of what Angelenos chose to support on Tuesday's primary election day.

June 5, 2026

L.A. TACO’s 2026 Voter Guide

Here's a guide to all the heavy hitters running on L.A. County's 2026 ballot, and what they're all about.

May 27, 2026

Your Ultra Last-Minute Voter Guide to the LAUSD School Board: Who Is Pro Covid Vaccine and Who Isn’t?

June 7, 2022

Insomniac Voter Guide: In Long Beach, a Mayoral Candidate For Free Public Transit and Another Who Helped Build Their First Homeless Shelter

June 6, 2022

Voter Guide: Know Your District’s City Council Candidate, Including Who Donated to Their Campaign

June 3, 2022

The L.A. TACO Voter Guide: A ‘Progressive Sheriff’ Candidate and a ‘People’s Judge’

June 1, 2022

Our Guide to The Mayor’s Race: Who Won’t Release Tax Returns and Who Got Cash From Samuel L. Jackson

May 31, 2022

The L.A. TACO Guide to California’s 2021 Recall Election

August 30, 2021

Meet the Indigenous Purépecha in Venice’s Neighborhood Council Hoping to Make His Hometown More Equitable for All

June 28, 2021

L.A. TACO Votes: Our Voter Guide to Knowing What’s Up with the Propositions on Election Day 2020

October 5, 2020