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.)
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Who Will Pay For The Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire?
One city attorney candidate has a plan while the incumbent remains quiet.
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.









