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

Jennifer Velez

Politics

‘Aware of A Problem and Getting Justice For That Problem Are Two Totally Different Things’ ~ Bernie Sanders, Shaun King, Patrisse Cullors in L.A.

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

Homelessness

Casa de Clarke: A Model For Unsupervised Homeless Housing Opens in Highland Park

Lisa G. French is an artist and enthusiastic storyteller in Los Angeles.

Lisa G. French

Watering Holes

The L.A. Taco Guide to Sweet Dive Bars in the Valley, Vol. 1

Liz Ohanesian is a journalist covering arts and culture in Los Angeles.

Liz Ohanesian

From Hollywood Stars to East L.A. Unrest ~ The Photography of George Rodriguez

Ben Grenrock is a writer, journalist, and L.A. native.

Ben Grenrock

Music

Interview with G Perico: ‘Motivational, Gangster, Ratchet as a Motherf*cker, Hood Rat, Nasty, Conscious’

Lina Lecaro is an L.A.-born-and-bred journalist specializing in music, nightlife, and culture for the past two decades.

Lina Lecaro

Events

GTFOLA! Our Weekly Event Guide to Get You Out of the House (St. Patrick’s Day Edition!) ~ Vol. 3

GTFOLA! Our Weekly Event Guide to Get You Out of the House ~ Vol. 2

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

Astrid

Poetry

Profile of a Modern-Day Poet in L.A.: Mike the Poet

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Interview With Robin Eisenberg

Los Angeles

Relive the 90’s LA Rave Scene in All its Glory ~ Interview with Photographer Michael Tullberg