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

Mariah Castañeda

Events

The 4/20 Weekend Guide: Kush Fest in Adelanto, New Cannabis Workspace, Ice Cream Dispensary Tour ~ GTFO!

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

Samuel Ribakoff

News

‘People Are Still Living in Toxic Homes’ ~ County Allocates $5.2 Million to Continue Exide Cleanup

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

Brian Feinzimer

‘Nips in Paradise’ ~ Scenes from the Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap Procession Through South L.A.

Ryanne Mena is a student journalist at Santa Monica College. She covers the migrant caravan in Tijuana and other news in Los Angeles.

Ryanne Mena

Waiting For Asylum in South Central: One Family’s Journey of Danger and Hope

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

Nipsey Hussle Square: Intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson Will Be Named to Honor ‘West Coast Hero’

Music

L.A. Already Loved Nipsey Hussle ~ Tributes Pour In as South Los Angeles Loses One of its Champions

Latin Food Fest, Tea, Womxn are Powerful & More ~ GTFO LA!

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

Melissa Dueñas has been both a participant and observer in arts communities from San Diego to San Francisco, as a musician, DJ, documentarian, and now journalist. She is the creator of the online radio show Lowrider Sundays and transmedia endeavor, East Side Story Project, both of which seek to contextualize the affinity for oldies music in Chicanx culture.

Melissa Dueñas

Hood Herbalism: Wellness as Resistance, Not as Trend

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

Karla Vasquez

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