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L.A. TACO’s Most-Read Lists and Guides of 2025

This year, L.A. TACO compiled unique lists and guides for our readers to deepen their appreciation for L.A. and the people in it. We shared our top picks for local independent businesses, ways to get involved within your community, and strategies for resisting ICE in Los Angeles.

8:33 PM PST on December 30, 2025

A crowd celebrates Dia de los Muertos, watching a performer in celebratory makeup and attire.

Attendees celebrate at a past Dia de Los Muertos event at Hollywood Forever. Courtesy of Hollywood Forever.

This year, L.A. TACO compiled unique lists and guides for our readers to deepen their appreciation for L.A. and the people in it.

We shared our top picks for local independent businesses, ways to get involved within your community, and strategies for resisting ICE in Los Angeles.

Fake AI-generated image of a firefighter petting a cougar. Image via Facebook.

1. Debunking Six Videos and Images Spreading Gross Disinformation During L.A.’s Fires by Hadley Tomicki

The AI-generated videos spread during January's wildfires were dangerous, causing mass panic, outrage, danger, and enmity where it didn't need to be. It’s more urgent than ever that we learn to question what we see and avoid sharing things we cannot confirm or just outright created by AI.

Art by Karina Esparza (Instagram/@finx.fox.)