Los Angeles
We Don’t Need to Imagine Octavia Butler’s Post-Apocalyptic L.A. It’s Already Here.
Twenty years after the publication of her final novel, author Octavia E. Butler’s fictionalized version of Los Angeles rings especially true.
Bad Bunny’s Middle Finger to White Assimilation
By singing entirely in Spanish and refusing to apologize, Bad Bunny is telling millions of Americans to stop sitting on the sidelines as he takes to the biggest stage in the world at next year's Super Bowl.
Native Community Bands Together In San Pedro, Fighting Trump’s ‘Columbus Day’ Reinstatement
Meet the Young Women Reimagining Taxidermy In L.A.
L.A.'s taxidermists are honoring the wildlife we share our city with—parking lots, high-rises, and all. Union costumer and taxidermist Sparkle Juarez says, “Taxidermy is not just about creating a relationship with an animal by honoring their life, it is about developing a connection with the person who sees your final piece. Maybe it’s a kid that will be inspired to carry on the practice of taxidermy." “It’ll last longer than any of us,” Paloma Strong, the 26-year-old owner of Strong Taxidermy, says.
Opinion: Fix Immigration to Save Our Restaurants—Here Are a Few Ways
One in five restaurant workers was born outside the U.S; in California, it’s nearly one in three.
Ten Expert Tips For Talking To Kids About ICE Terrorizing Their Friends and Family
Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
Second Death in a California Detention Facility In Two Weeks
Is It Okay To Root For The Dodgers? Fans Torn Between Love of Game and Fascism
The hesitation has become a defining feeling for many of us—Dodger blue in our veins, but doubt in our hearts.
California Passed A Ban On Masked Law Enforcement. But How Will It Be Enforced?
DHS posted their response on X: “To be clear: We will NOT comply with Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional mask ban." LAPD has kept quiet, following several L.A. TACO requests for comment.
L.A.’s 24 Best Independent Bookshops to Support Instead Of Amazon
Los Angeles, despite what its haters say, is a reading town, from its bookworms to its script-readers. It's full of great independent and time-honored bookstores that are almost as plentiful as the inspired authors this city has spawned.
