Los Angeles
City of the Dead: The Forgotten History of the People of Los Angeles, Told By Six East L.A. Cemeteries
Thanks to Hollywood films, Day of the Dead has evolved from a Mexican holiday to an international one celebrated by all of Los Angeles but long before that, the dead were already shaping L.A.’s story.
Voting ‘Yes’ on Prop 50 Flexes California’s Power to Defy MAGA’s Power Play
Even some champions of California’s citizen-drawn Congressional maps support the Nov. 4 ballot measure to suspend them and counter Trump’s attacks. "The people have to say no, we are going to figure out how to survive,” activist and politician Melina Abdullah said.
Trump Administration Pressures Meta, Apple, and Google Into Corporate Obedience
The federal government "jawbones" private companies by pressuring them to silence voices they can’t legally censor themselves, and Big Tech has erased ICE‑watching apps and an ICE-Sighting Chicago Facebook group.
EXCLUSIVE: Dash Cam Footage Shows ICE Vehicle Rear-Ending Rams Community Observer In Oxnard
Before detaining community advocate Leonardo, ICE was caught on film rear-ending his truck, and L.A. TACO is sharing the dash cam footage for the first time.
‘Ohtani The Great’ — Shohei’s Epic Night Gives Me New Hope That The Dodgers Can Still Unite Los Angeles
"Ohtani on his own is giving me reason to believe in the purity of sports as a uniter. I’m just wondering what a World Series parade would look like in a city that’s nearly 50% Latino."
Mexican Farmers Shut Down Highways In National Strike, Demanding Better Prices For Their Produce
The dramatic actions—showing farmers at times dumping their limes and avocados—are a direct challenge to president Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, demanding an end to NAFTA flexibilities and other policies that farmers say are destroying their livelihoods.
Long Beach Musician Fatally Shot While Helping Friends Carry Gear In Front of Home
Long Beach bassist Thomas Mello was fatally shot by a robber while helping his friends pack their instruments.
Here’s How to Prep for Saturday’s No Kings Protest by Knowing Your Rights
It's estimated that there will be tens of thousands attendees at the No Kings Protest on Saturday around Southern California on October 18, and it's important to protect your community by reviewing your rights and being prepared in case violence breaks out.
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Los Angeles
There have been more traffic fatalities in L.A. than homicides for the past three years, and Lieutenant Jesse Garcia says, “We’re not even talking about DUI. That’s a whole different animal.”
Highland Park Bartender-Muralist Kicking Cancer’s Ass With the Help of Her Art and Cocktail Scenes
“When I was first diagnosed, I painted myself literally kicking the shit out of cancer,” Sol Luongo tells L.A. TACO. “Creating is therapy. It’s human. Whether it’s making art, crafting cocktails, or creating spaces that feel welcoming—it’s all about connection.”
