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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.

Erick Galindo

Tacos

‘SOLD OUT’ ~ The Last Day of the Guerrilla Tacos Truck

Hayley Fox is a freelance reporter covering cannabis legalization in Los Angeles and beyond. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, VICE, Playboy, Leafly, the L.A. Weekly and others.

Hayley Fox

News

Thrift Chain ‘Out of the Closet’ Helped Launch the Fight Against HIV in L.A. ~ Its Echo Park Store Has Closed Due to Rising Rents

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;

Daniel Hernandez

It’s Oaxacan Heritage Month in Los Angeles ~ Guelaguetza Festival, Miss Oaxaca Pageant, Indigenous Literature Conference

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

Jennifer Velez

After 50 Years Off the Market, ‘Brady Bunch’ House in Studio City Is Up For Sale

Astrid is a Salvadoran-American poet and writer based in Los Angeles.

Astrid

Poetry

Hood Profet: Afro-Indigenous L.A. Poet Is Fighting An Eviction With ‘Porch Poetry’

Los Angeles

Soul Searching in L.A. Bar Industry After Proud Boys Incursions on Eastside

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

Gustavo Arellano

10 Artists/Music Genres Mexicans Love that American Music Critics Ignore ‘Cause They’re Too Obsessed with Morrissey

Katherine Spiers is formerly the food editor at LA Weekly and currently host of the food history podcast Smart Mouth. Her interests include pondering the state of journalism, eating mashed potatoes, and drinking mai tais. All three are covered extensively on Twitter and Instagram.

Katherine Spiers

Highlights from the Rogue 99 ~ Tacos Leo

Judge Orders L.A. Times to Delete Info on Glendale Detective’s Ties to Mexican and Armenian Mafia ~ Unconstitutional? [Updated]

Food

Highlights from the Rogue 99 ~ Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen