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Karla T. Vasquez is a food justice advocate and food historian. She is currently writing a Salvadoran cookbook.

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Rare Beans: Where to Find Single-Source Salvadoran Coffee in Los Angeles

Jessica Flores is a multimedia journalist covering arts and culture in Los Angeles.

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There Are No Dominican Restaurants in Los Angeles (!) ~ But ‘Dominicans in Cali’ Still Savor Community

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;

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L.A. Taco Podcast: Learning About ‘Dominicans in Cali’ ~ Trying Out the Rams Sprinkles Donuts at Randy’s in Inglewood

Melanie Gonzalez is a multimedia journalist obsessed with botanicas.

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Remembering Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Nava: Godfather to Downtown’s Queer Club Community Dies at 42

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

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How One Team of High School Journalists is Covering the L.A. Teachers Strike on Their Campus

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When One School Is Wedged Onto Another and Starts Taking Its Space ~ An L.A. Campus Story

Jennifer Marquez is a writer living in Los Angeles. She has worked in social services for the last 23 years.

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My Children’s Schools Are Facing a Labor Strike ~ This is How We Are Handling It

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Herbs of Mexico, Supplying Authentic Home Remedies for the People of East Los Angeles for More Than 50 Years

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).

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Feminist Food and the ‘Queerest Coffee’ in Long Beach ~ Wide Eyes Open Palms

Erick Galindo is a contributing Editor to L.A. TACO. He writes the Mis Ángeles column for LAist/KPCC and has written essays on food and culture for the New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

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Weekend Guide: Free Tacos, Lalo Alcaraz Signing, Pink Floyd & More ~ GTFO LA!