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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

News

‘Toker’ Dies ~ Chicano Rapper Was Shaped by Eazy-E in West Coast Heyday as Brownside

Theater

Aztec Opera Is What We Need Right Now: A Psychedelic ‘Circo Anahuac’ Retells Volcano Origin Story

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

Gustavo Arellano

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

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

Scarface, Suga Free, TI & More: Photos from The Rap Show at The Shrine

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

Samuel Ribakoff

Featured

ICE Raids, Socialism, Beats: How Oxnard’s Disco Pop Radical Cola Boyy Is Empowered by His Disability

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Leila writes about art, music, and culture.

Leila Bloomingdale

Tune of the Day: ‘I’ve Never Been’ by Astronautica (Exclusive Premiere)

Ethan Varian covers arts and culture, business and local news in Los Angeles.

Ethan Varian

Events

The Irresistible Vallenato Party That Is a Very Be Careful Show

Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

Echo Park Rising, Hot Sauce Expo, StubHub Car Show & More ~ GTFO LA!

Alex Dwyer is a freelance writer living in Exposition Park, where he can be found either eating North African Tacos at Revolutionario, covering LAFC matches at Banc of California Stadium, or drinking Wenshan Baozhong — all the while listening to whatever music Los Angeles in the moment requires.

Alex Dwyer

‘What Are We Going To Do With Our Wednesdays Now?’ ~ A Long GoodBye For Low End Theory

Tune of the Day ~ Maxine Ashley, “STORM”