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Shirsho is presently a journalism graduate student at the University of Southern California and is working towards becoming a reporter specializing in data investigations and urban affairs.

Shirsho Dasgupta

News

Forced Out: In Exposition Park, Residents Face Likely Eviction to Make Room For ‘The Fig’

Mariah Castañeda is a feisty multimedia journalist and social media editor.

Mariah Castañeda

Events

Remember Me: The Ultimate Guide to Dia de los Muertos Events in Los Angeles ~ GTFO LA!

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

Los Angeles

The Meaning of the ‘Magic Johnson’ Starbucks in Ladera Heights ~ Saying Farewell

Jessica Flores is a multimedia journalist covering arts and culture in Los Angeles.

Jessica Flores

Hot and Cool Cafe ~ In Leimert Park, A Coffee Shop Builds Community Bonds

Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.

Erwin Recinos

Tacos

Taco Tastes: Carlos’s Tijuana Style Tacos Arrives in Whittier

L.A. Schools, UTLA End Mediation With No Deal, Leaving Grim Scenario For What Happens Next

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

‘Food Will Be Sold on the Street Regardless’ ~ Roy Choi Checks Back in With L.A. Taco

Skid Row Cleanup Threatens Seizure of Homeless Property Amid Typhus Outbreak

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

Brian Feinzimer

Photos: Dia de Los Muertos Festival ~ Uptown Whittier

Melissa Mora Hidalgo was born in Montebello and grew up in the L.A./O.C. borderlands of East Whittier and La Habra. She holds a Ph. D. in Literature from UC San Diego and is the author of Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands (Headpress UK, 2016).

Melissa Mora Hidalgo

Music

Johnny Marr’s Los Angeles ~ An L.A. Taco Exclusive with the Legendary Smiths Guitarist