Crime
Waking Up In Puerto Vallarta The Morning After Cartel Attacks
L.A. TACO's editor-in-chief reports from the ground the day after El Mencho's death.
Update: At Least 20 Mexican States Burn as Cartel Retaliates Against Killing of ‘El Mencho’
El Mencho was the last of the old guard—the final mass-trafficking titan standing alongside El Chapo and El Mayo—marking the end of an era in Mexican organized crime, now fallen after a U.S.-assisted federal killing.
Update: California Can’t Officially Enforce Mask Ban, Federal Judge Rules
Although the court had found that federal agents can do their jobs without wearing masks, the law, as is, does not apply equally to law enforcement officers across the state, the judge cited as cause for her ruling.
Exclusive: Video Captures 11 Shots Fired During Shooting of ICE-Patrolling TikToker
A timeline of events involving the shooting of news TikToker Richard L.A. and the subsequent lockdown and student walkouts at Santee High School.
EXCLUSIVE: Dash Cam Footage Shows ICE Vehicle Rear-Ending Community Observer In Oxnard
Before detaining community advocate Leonardo, ICE was caught on film rear-ending his truck, and L.A. TACO is sharing the dash cam footage for the first time.
Long Beach Musician Fatally Shot While Helping Friends Carry Gear In Front of Home
Long Beach bassist Thomas Mello was fatally shot by a robber while helping his friends pack their instruments.
