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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

Events

Weekend Guide: Muertos Film Fest, theLAnd Launch Party, Tropicalia & More ~ GTFO LA!

Marcela Valdivia is journalist covering the Latino community in Los Angeles.

Marcela Valdivia

An L.A. Portrait: A Single Rent Increase Put This Woman on the Streets in Los Feliz

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

Jessica Flores

Hot and Cool Cafe ~ In Leimert Park, A Coffee Shop Builds Community Bonds

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

Food

Poncho’s Tlayudas Makes Its Public Food-Scene Debut Sunday at Smorgasburg

Steph was born and raised in Southern California. She has covered the cities of Lynwood and South Gate and currently writes about diversity and immigration in Long Beach.

Stephanie Rivera

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South Gate Community Fights Proposal for Housing Homeless Veterans on Downey Border

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The L.A. Taco Horoscope for August, 2018

It’s Oaxacan Heritage Month in Los Angeles ~ Guelaguetza Festival, Miss Oaxaca Pageant, Indigenous Literature Conference

Soul Searching in L.A. Bar Industry After Proud Boys Incursions on Eastside

Fundraiser For 92-Year-Old Man Beaten in Los Angeles Duplicates Its Goal By Twelve [Updated]

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Reminder: Public Buildings Are Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat; Where to Find Open Water Fountains