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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

Mexico Will Deport 98 People to Honduras Following Border-Rushing Melee in Tijuana

Philip Iglauer covered all things Koreana for 15 years — foreign diplomats, kimchi, Samsung and, of course, North Korea — out of Seoul. After returning to his native Northeast Los Angeles in late 2016, he freelances on his hometown’s goings-on.

Philip Iglauer

News

Councilman Jose Huizar Shows Up For Work but Refuses to Answer Questions About FBI Raids of Office, Home

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

Gustavo Arellano

The Orange County Results: A King Lear Tale in the DA’s Office, and a Latina Trump Card

How FBI Agents Raided the Office and Home of Boyle Heights Councilman Huizar

There’s a New Sheriff in Los Angeles: Local Politics Upended With Upset Victory for Villanueva Over McDonnell

Feinstein Defeats De Leon, Hopes for Rent Control Crushed, Gas Tax Survives, Newsom to Governor

Brian is a freelance photojournalist who grew up in the Southeast Los Angeles County and spends time shooting current events and food.

Brian Feinzimer

Los Angeles Votes ~ Photos From the Field on Election Day 2018

The Taco Says: There Is No Reason Not to Vote on Election Day If You’re Eligible ~ Map

Jose Huizar, Boyle Heights Rep on City Council, Sued by Two Former Staffers

Self-Styled Whistleblower vs. Outsider’s Insider: Untangling the Race for L.A. County Sheriff