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Celebrating the Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles, CA

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Preview: Spectacular Illumination: Neon Los Angeles, 1925-1960

Personal History: Murals & History in South El Monte/El Monte

<p>Ryan Mungia began his career in publishing writing music reviews for an alternative weekly newspaper called The Synthesis. Since 2012, he has been producing books under his own imprint, BOYO.</p>


Ryan Mungia

Personal History: Documenting the Architecture of Pot Shops

Relive the 90’s LA Rave Scene in All its Glory ~ Interview with Photographer Michael Tullberg

<p>Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.</p>


Erwin Recinos

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Diary of a Photographer: Moving Taco Bell Numero Uno ~ Downey

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Personal History: I Left My Heart in Boyle Heights ~ Betsy Kalin, director “East LA Interchange”

'East LA Interchange' directed by Betsy Kalin photo by Chris Chew

East L.A. Interchange Will Debut This Weekend, But You Can Watch the Preview Now

Non-Fiction: A Walk Up the Street By Jose Nunez

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Celebrating Romana Acosta Bañuelos, Founder of Ramona’s Mexican Food Products

Personal History: Documenting Gang Graffiti in Los Angeles, 2011