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Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

News

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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

Police Chase Ends ‘Like Grand Theft Auto’ When Truck Goes into Gold Line Tunnel

Jason McGahan is a two time LA Press Club award recipient and a former staff writer for LA Weekly.

Jason McGahan

Tense Scenes at Westmont Building Where Teen Died in Sheriff Shooting

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Sheriff’s Deputies Shoot and Kill Teen in South L.A., Leave Body Lying for Hours

A 12-Year-Old Girl Is in Custody After Today’s Shooting at Castro Middle School

Homicides Continue to Drop, But Gang Killings in L.A. Grow, New Figures Show

Viccky Gutierrez Was the First L.A. Trans Woman Murdered In Three Years

We’re Peaceful: Arrests for California Youth Keep Dropping