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Melissa Mora Hidalgo was born in Montebello and grew up in the L.A./O.C. borderlands of East Whittier and La Habra. She holds a Ph. D. in Literature from UC San Diego and is the author of Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands (Headpress UK, 2016).

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Melanie Gonzalez is a multimedia journalist obsessed with botanicas.

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‘El Joy Dreams of Tacos’ ~ Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana-Style Tacos and a Dancing Chef to Hollywood

Mariah Castañeda is a feisty multimedia journalist and social media editor.

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From Narco to Sinaloa Sushi Chef: How a Kid from East L.A. is Building a Mexican Sushi Empire

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.

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Thanksgiving Weekend Guide: Champagne Buffet, Tamale Festival, Black Friday Pop-Up & More ~ GTFO LA!

Cesar Hernandez is Lynwood&#8217;s second best export behind Weird Al, and a writer and podcaster. Illustration by Tommy Gallegos.

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It’s All About the Bread: The 10 Best Tortas Ahogadas in Los Angeles

Steph was born and raised in Southern California. She has covered the cities of Lynwood and South Gate and currently writes about diversity and immigration in Long Beach.

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L.A. County Serves Eviction to American Legion Where Homeless Housing Project is Slated

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The Inevitable Fusion of Tijuana and Ciudad de México Tacos Is Here ~ Don Goyo in Downey

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Go Dodgers!!! ~ All Things Dodger Blue and Edible in L.A.

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Weekend Guide: An Aztec Opera, Taste Jalisco in Huntington Park, Go Full ‘Coco’ On Olvera Street ~ GTFO LA!

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