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How a Vacant Wilmington Lot Became a ‘Fight Club’ Set 25 Years Ago
The first rule of this article is … do not read further unless you’ve seen “Fight Club.” This is how the filming locations for the classic film shot in Wilmas look now.
Watch The Video For Marinero’s “Taquero,” Where Street Vending Meets Kill Bill
Spy Vs. Spy meets El Mariachi in defense of a hard-to-kill taquero in the new video by California artist Marinero.
Cholo History, Lived and Told by L.A. Locals
It might sound strange to hear that the Japanese in Tokyo are championing cholo vibras. But how did we get here?
Chalino Sanchez’s Iconic Final Album Will Be Re-Released on Vinyl This Week
Not only does each instrument sound more vibrant and clearer on the remastered recording, but Chalino’s vocals come out so clearly that you’d swear he’s in the room or car singing just for you.
‘Jazz Is Dead’ Brings L.A. The Musical Legends That Your Favorite Hip-Hop Artists Sampled
Hundreds of artists, including Tyler The Creator, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Kanye West, and Lauryn Hill, have sampled performers who have graced the Jazz Is Dead stage in person, from Roy Ayers to Sister Nancy. “These guys are in their eighties, and they have so much energy and life," said a co-founder of one of L.A.'s most low-key and influential concert series.
Meet One of the Organizers Behind The Dodgers’ Salvadoran Heritage Night and Their Nonprofit Bringing Futbol Supplies to Central America
AFJA, Academia de Fútbol Juvenil Amatense, is an L.A.-based nonprofit that donates sporting goods to Central American youth and places an emphasis on athletic excellence. They've co-hosted Salvadoran heritage nights with The Dodgers, Angels, and Galaxy.
‘Microdosed’ Mushroom Yoga Has Arrived In Los Angeles. Here’s How to Take a Cosmic Class
Corpse pose hits differently on a gram of shrooms.
Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice
No, the words Long Beach and Venice Beach are not interchangeable.
Annual Cinco de Mayo Lowrider Cruise Shutdown by LAPD Before Sold-Out Dodger Game, Causing Confusion and Frustration
"Was really bummed to see a dead park with cops standing by today,” an Elysian Park resident told L.A. TACO. “Like, what’s the point of the park?? Also, why do the Dodgers call the shots? They made the calls [to] shut it down,” the resident speculated.
Thousands Gathered to Celebrate One Of L.A.’s Most Sacred Sites in Long Beach
More than a dozen native nations make the trek from across the country every year to celebrate this resistance with traditional dance, handmade goods, and dishes (including multiple fry bread vendors).
