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Cesar Hernandez is Lynwood&#8217;s second best export behind Weird Al, and a writer and podcaster. Illustration by Tommy Gallegos.

Cesar Hernandez

Tacos

Opening Night: The Taqueros of ‘1986’ Want You to Have Good Tacos Late-Night in Downtown L.A.

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

News

Man Shot in His Car During Monday Morning Rush Hour in South L.A.

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

Samuel Ribakoff

Featured

Video: LAPD Releases Footage of Mountain Bike Slasher who Has Already Cut at Least Six Victims

Highlights from the Rogue 99: Introducing the Contributor Writers From Boyle Heights Beat

Mariah Castañeda is a feisty multimedia journalist and social media editor.

Mariah Castañeda

Events

GTFO for Spring! Prison Gourmet, Ariana Grande Dance Party & Finally … Let the Flowers and Photos Be

Melissa Mora Hidalgo was born in Montebello and grew up in the L.A./O.C. borderlands of East Whittier and La Habra. She holds a Ph. D. in Literature from UC San Diego and is the author of Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands (Headpress UK, 2016).

Melissa Mora Hidalgo

Watering Holes

Beer For Every Barrio: Border X Brewing’s ‘Chicano 2.0’ Cervezas Are Right at Home in Bell

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

‘Worst Policy on Book Deals in Our Industry’ ~ L.A. Times Reporters Deride Intellectual Property Proposal

Dia De Los Puercos Makes a Massive Mochmos, Eggs, and Fries Burrito That’s Worth the Drive to Pomona

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

Brian Feinzimer

Homeless Encampments Face Cleanup Crews, Rain, and Loss of Property

Melanie Gonzalez is a multimedia journalist obsessed with botanicas.

Melanie Gonzalez

San Cha Brings Her Telenovela to Life at Vibiana With ‘La Luz de la Esperanza’

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