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The L.A. Taco Horoscope for August, 2018

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

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When the Jewish Bakers of Boyle Heights Were Radical Socialists Instead of Trump Supporters

A.k.a. Afroxander, an L.A.-born Jalisciense getting his Juan Rulfo on as the curly-haired link between music, art, history, sports in English y Español.

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Who Are the ‘Real L.A.’ Soccer Fans? ~ A Look At the Growing Rivalry of Galaxy vs. LAFC

Tien Nguyen writes about food and culture. She co-authored the New York Times bestseller &#8220;L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food&#8221; with Roy Choi and Natasha Phan, and her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and Lucky Peach.

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Highlights from the Rogue 99 ~ Colonia Publica

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‘Have You Ever Been Frightened by a Dumpling?’ ~ J. Gold on the San Gabriel Valley

Erick Galindo is a contributing Editor to L.A. TACO. He writes the Mis Ángeles column for LAist/KPCC and has written essays on food and culture for the New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

Erick Galindo

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Los Angeles

‘I Am My Truck. My Truck Is Me’: Seven Classic Jonathan Gold Quotes About Los Angeles

Sarah Bennett is a freelance journalist covering food, music, craft beer, art and culture in L.A., Long Beach, and beyond. Follow her on social media @thesarahbennett.

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Highlights from the Rogue 99 ~ Sonoratown

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Police Video: LAPD Bullet Killed Silver Lake Trader Joe’s Manager Melyda Corado During Shooting

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L.A. Taco on KCRW: Editor Daniel Hernandez Discusses ‘L.A.’s Proud Boy Problem’

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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New ‘Special Enforcement Zone’ Against ‘Bulky Items’ Is Fresh Attempt to Keep Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Vendors Out of Hollywood