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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.

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Police Video: LAPD Bullet Killed Silver Lake Trader Joe’s Manager Melyda Corado During Shooting

Judge Orders L.A. Times to Delete Info on Glendale Detective’s Ties to Mexican and Armenian Mafia ~ Unconstitutional? [Updated]

Woman Arrested in Grandpa Assault in South L.A. ~ Internet Raises $250K+ Fund

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

‘Ghost Guns’ ~ L.A. Gangs Are Making Their Own Untraceable Firearms

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

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Charlie Beck Says Goodbye to LAPD, New Chief Mike Moore Sworn In

Authorities Investigate Mysterious Shooting of Father at Camp Site Near Calabasas

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Taco News Round-Up: Hero Mom Uses ‘Taco Tactics’, La Palma on Fairfax, More

She Killed South L.A. Cyclist and Drove Away, Then Attempted to Paint the Vehicle ~ Arrest in Death of Fred ‘WOON’ Frazier