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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

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Monica Garcia Speaks to L.A. Taco on Developer Money in Council Race and Huizar, Her Former Boss

Jackie Goldberg Is Back: Liberal L.A. Veteran Takes on Charter Movement in L.A. School District Special Election

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.

Erick Galindo

Kevin de León Enters Race to Replace Jose Huizar on City Council

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

Jason McGahan

City Attorney to Drop Assault Charge Against Melina Abdullah After Wave of Protest

More Than Half of Elite LAPD Gang Unit’s Searches Could Be Unconstitutional, Inspector Says

City Hall Intrigue: Garcetti Appointee Resigns After Being Named in FBI Corruption Probe

Sam Ribakoff is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker from Long Beach, CA.

Samuel Ribakoff

Back to School ‘With Our Heads Up’ ~ Teachers Ratify Contract, Ending Six-Day L.A. Teachers Strike

‘Why Are We Rushing the Vote?’ ~ Teachers Grumble But Overwhelmingly Approve Deal to End Strike

Live Updates: Teachers Strike Ends ~ Teachers Are Expected Back in L.A. Schools Wednesday

She’s Running: Kamala Harris Makes Bid to Become Both First Woman and Woman of Color President