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Ethan Varian covers arts and culture, business and local news in Los Angeles.

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The Irresistible Vallenato Party That Is a Very Be Careful Show

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

Jennifer Velez

Echo Park Rising, Hot Sauce Expo, StubHub Car Show & More ~ GTFO LA!

Alex Dwyer is a freelance writer living in Exposition Park, where he can be found either eating North African Tacos at Revolutionario, covering LAFC matches at Banc of California Stadium, or drinking Wenshan Baozhong — all the while listening to whatever music Los Angeles in the moment requires.

Alex Dwyer

‘What Are We Going To Do With Our Wednesdays Now?’ ~ A Long GoodBye For Low End Theory

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

Tune of the Day ~ Maxine Ashley, “STORM”

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Photo Gallery: Finnish Black Metal Band Sargeist, Void Omnia and Icon of Phobos in DTLA

‘We Always Feel at Home Here’: Mon Laferte, Cafe Tacvba, Panteon Rococo Rock Los Angeles State Historic Park for La Tocada

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

Tune of the Day: ‘Mar Iguana’ Director Lorena Endara Explains How Power Rangers Helped Inspire the Visuals

Photos: Wu-Tang Clan’s 25th Anniversary Show at the Shrine

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

Tune of the Day ~ Eddie Zuko, ‘Made,’ an Ode to Growing Up Brown in SoCal

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

Gustavo Arellano

Los Angeles

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