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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

Cheap Eats

The Last Burgers at Irv’s ~ Classic Hamburger Shack Shutting Down After Long Struggle to Survive

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

Cesar Hernandez

Tacos

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

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

News

‘Mom, I Just Killed Somebody’: Man Kills Girlfriend and Shoots His Own Family in Watts

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

Snoop Dogg’s Day: From Long Beach Crip, to Rapper, to a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Events

Weekend Guide: Jurassic Park Art Show, L.A. Zoo Lights, ‘Remember Boyle Heights’ & More ~ GTFO LA!

Lena Nozizwe is an award-winning journalist whose storytelling toolkit includes a pen, a DSLR camera, a digital recorder, and a sense of adventure.

Lena Nozizwe

Los Angeles

The Plus Bus: A Glassell Park Boutique Unapologetically Celebrates Fat Chick Style

Weekend Guide: Ben is Dead Magazine Reunion, Cheat Day Land, Vegan Festival, Birria & More ~ GTFO LA!

Politics

There’s a New Sheriff in Los Angeles: Local Politics Upended With Upset Victory for Villanueva Over McDonnell

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

Astrid

Featured

‘The Government Doesn’t Really Like Me’: How Author Mila Cuda Is Inspired by Identity, Sexuality & Spiders

Marcela Valdivia is journalist covering the Latino community in Los Angeles.

Marcela Valdivia

An L.A. Portrait: A Single Rent Increase Put This Woman on the Streets in Los Feliz

Hollywood