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Sam Ribakoff

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

L.A. TACO’s 2026 Voter Guide

If you’re one of the million Californians who depend on federal funding for healthcare and not one of the roughly 250 billionaires living here, you’ve got a hell of a lot more to gain from reading all the way through. You’ll find someone or something that you agree with, or at the very least, someone to vote against. (Today, Monday, October 19, is the last day to register to vote.)

October 19, 2026

The ‘G-Words’: Bass and Raman’s Opposing Views on Palestine May Decide the Mayoral Election

What do the candidates' stances mean for Jewish and Arab voters in L.A.? We asked both. Here's what they said.

October 13, 2026

Becerra Vs. Hilton: Which Gubernatorial Candidate Disgusted Us Less at Last Night’s Debate?

Two millionaires—one milquetoast and one MAGA—face off to decide Californians' fate.

October 1, 2026

The No-BS Guide to What Karen Bass and Nithya Raman Plan to Do If They’re Elected

If you want to cut through the campaign hype and see what the mayoral candidates actually plan to do, this article is for you.

September 21, 2026

Where Do the Candidates for L.A. Mayor Really Stand on Street Vending?

Mayor Karen Bass's team realizes that she messed up by trash-talking street vendors, but is Nithya Raman's campaign really pro-vendor?

August 28, 2026

Who Won Last Night’s Debate Between Nithya Raman and Karen Bass?

The homeowners of the San Fernando Valley may have been the real winners in the end. Here are our thoughts.

August 20, 2026

Who Will Pay For The Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire?

One city attorney candidate has a plan while the incumbent remains quiet.

June 25, 2026

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.