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

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Events

GTFOLA! ~ G-Funk Rising Star Ron-Ron, Mexico vs. Germany at Don Chente

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From Churches to Carnicerias ~ 13 Places to Watch Some World Cup Matches That Aren’t Bars in L.A.

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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He’s Giving the Final Tours of the L.A. Times Historic Downtown Headquarters ~ After 35 Years

I enjoy exploring every corner of Los Angeles, looking for art wherever I can find it.

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Tacos

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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.

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Theater

‘We Need to Get Our Side Out’ ~ How Culture Clash Is Striking Back at Anti-Immigrant Hate

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News

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L.A. TACO STAFF

‘I Had Never Heard Puebla Being Talked About With Such High Regard’ ~ L.A. Taco Writers Bid Farewell to Anthony Bourdain

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Hate Group Associated with White Supremacy and Misogyny Held a Meeting at Highland Park Brewery in Chinatown

GTFOLA! ‘Made In L.A.’ at The Hammer ~ Nortec Collective at MacArthur Park ~ PRIDE

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