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<p>Gustavo Arellano is the author of “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America” and a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.</p>


Gustavo Arellano

Priest Accused of Abusing Boys in OC in the 80s Turns Up in Peru

<p>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;</p>


Daniel Hernandez

Alleged L.A. Gang Member, You Are Now Free to Wear that Dodgers Jersey

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Hidden History: The ”Queen of Florencia”

Interview With Joseph Teixeira, Who Took on Inglewood’s Mayor and Won

What You Need to Know About Gangs in Los Angeles in 2015 ~ A Q&A With Sam Quinones

Boyle Heights

Boyle Heights Hangover Cure Inventor Goes Missing in NYC

Personal History: Documenting Gang Graffiti in Los Angeles, 2011

Interview With Shanks Rajendran, Filmmaker Behind the “Los Scandalous” Skid Row Documentary

Map of LAPD Citywide Gang Injunctions

Real Noir ~ LAPD Photo Archives