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Sam Ribakoff is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker from Long Beach, CA.

Samuel Ribakoff

News

‘They Thought a No Vote Was For Rent Control’ ~ What Happened to Prop 10?

Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.

Erwin Recinos

Los Angeles

A New Mural For Boyle Heights Commemorates the Past and Comments on Gentrification of Today

Philip Iglauer covered all things Koreana for 15 years — foreign diplomats, kimchi, Samsung and, of course, North Korea — out of Seoul. After returning to his native Northeast Los Angeles in late 2016, he freelances on his hometown’s goings-on.

Philip Iglauer

Politics

How FBI Agents Raided the Office and Home of Boyle Heights Councilman Huizar

Erick Galindo is an award-winning writer, director, and journalist from Southeast L.A. His work spans TV, film, podcasts, and essays that explore the intersection of identity, culture, and chaos in Los Angeles.

Erick Galindo

Food

Guisados Ownership Takes Over George’s, Classic Drive-In Joint in Boyle Heights

Jose Huizar, Boyle Heights Rep on City Council, Sued by Two Former Staffers

Daniel Hernandez is editor emeritus of LA Taco, serving 2017-2019. He is currently a staff writer for the L.A. Times. He is former Mexico bureau chief for VICE News, and former staff writer at the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly. Daniel is author of the book &#8220;Down &amp; Delirious in Mexico City.&#8221;

Daniel Hernandez

My Favorite Taco

‘The Art World Is the World’ – We Ate Tacos on the Streets of City Terrace with L.A.’s Preeminent Arts Writer

Events

Weekend Guide: Tacos and Politics, Taylor Yards Procession, Zombie Fest, Xelas Grand Opening Bash & More  ~ GTFO LA!

Brian is a freelance photojournalist who grew up in the Southeast Los Angeles County and spends time shooting current events and food.

Brian Feinzimer

Photos: Dia de Los Muertos Festival ~ Uptown Whittier

Professional punk and Editor-In-Chief for James Beard Award-winning L.A. TACO. Associate Producer for JBA-winning Las Crónicas Del Taco. Former restaurant scout for Jonathan Gold. Co-author of &#8220;Oaxaca: Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico (2019, Abrams) and &#8220;Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling&#8221; (2023, Abrams).

Javier Cabral

Los Dogis Is Officially Next-Level: Sinaloa-Style Hot Dogs Have Arrived on the Streets of Boyle Heights

Gustavo Arellano is the author of “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America” and a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

Gustavo Arellano

Live Music

Concert Review ~ The Hollywood Bowl Was Too Small for Los Tigres del Norte — And the Crowd Too Performative