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

Jennifer Marquez

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

Melanie Gonzalez is a multimedia journalist obsessed with botanicas.

Melanie Gonzalez

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).

Melissa Mora Hidalgo

Food

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

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

Weekend Guide: Christmas Parades, UTLA Art Show, Food Pop-Ups Galore & More ~ GTFO LA!

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

Mariah Castañeda

Featured

Seven Perfect Gifts for Bookworms: An L.A. Taco Gift Guide

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

News

What President Lopez Obrador Means for Los Angeles and Mexican-Americans at Large

Thanksgiving Weekend Guide: Champagne Buffet, Tamale Festival, Black Friday Pop-Up & More ~ GTFO LA!

Weekend Guide: Jurassic Park Art Show, L.A. Zoo Lights, ‘Remember Boyle Heights’ & More ~ GTFO LA!

Weekend Guide: Ben is Dead Magazine Reunion, Cheat Day Land, Vegan Festival, Birria & More ~ GTFO LA!