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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.

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Food

Fighting Words: Nexx Burger in Downey, Finally a Drive-Thru Burger Joint Better Than In-N-Out

Sam Ribakoff is a reporter, journalism teacher, communicator for labor unions, and a nice guy from Long Beach.

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News

Kids Dying in Border Detention: Unnamed Girl Is Sixth Child Death in U.S. Custody Since September

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

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Events

Mr. Rogers Doc Screening, Selena Ball, Festival of Books, Lost Cemetery Tour, & More  ~ GTFO LA!

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Video: LAPD Releases Footage of Mountain Bike Slasher who Has Already Cut at Least Six Victims

Nash Baker is a crime scene videographer and regular contributor to L.A. Taco.

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Crime

Video: Man and Woman Found Shot Outside 7-Eleven in Hyde Park ~ Nash Baker Reports

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Tacos

El Taco on Firestone Shutters; Only Four Locations of Glen Bell’s Second Taco Chain Remain

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

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FYF Canceled: Poor Ticket Sales Doom Festival After Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Founder

Guerrero is a born-and-bred Angeleno and recent graduate of UCI&#8217;s Literary Journalism program. She loves all things Hip-Hop, flea markets, and Southeast Los Angeles.

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‘Food Desert’ No More: A Raw Vegan Eatery Thrives in Huntington Park

Katherine Spiers is formerly the food editor at LA Weekly and currently host of the food history podcast Smart Mouth. Her interests include pondering the state of journalism, eating mashed potatoes, and drinking mai tais. All three are covered extensively on Twitter and Instagram.

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