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

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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;

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Garcetti Goes With Safest Choice In Picking Next Chief of L.A.P.D. ~ Meet Michel ‘Mike’ Moore

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

Jennifer Velez

‘Aware of A Problem and Getting Justice For That Problem Are Two Totally Different Things’ ~ Bernie Sanders, Shaun King, Patrisse Cullors in L.A.

Three LAPD Veterans Named Finalists for Chief ~ Robert Arcos, Michel Moore, Bill Scott

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Thomas Gallegos is a former Marketing Coordinator at LA Weekly. Gallegos grew up in the Coachella Valley and fell in love with Los Angeles after attending California State University, Northridge, receiving a degree in Journalism.

Thomas Gallegos

I Was Retained By the New Owners of the L.A. Weekly, And It Sucked

The L.A. Taco Interview ~ Brian Calle, Publisher of L.A. Weekly, Answers Critics

L.A. Weekly Launches Online Campaign Against ‘Bullies’ Calling for Boycott