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Neighborhoods

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

Music

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

Warren Szewczyk covers local politics in Southern California. You can find his work at warrensz.me.

Warren Szewczyk

Transport

Bird Battles: Cities, Rental Shops, and Vigilantes Take Aim at Dockless E-Scooters

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

Featured

Your Guide to LA’s Best and Boldest BBQ

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

Jennifer Velez

Events

‘Back to the Future II’, Brews at L.A. Zoo, Dia del Salvadoreño and more ~ GTFO LA!

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

Gustavo Arellano

People

One Chef’s Day: What It Was like to Cater at Jonathan Gold’s Family Farewell

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

News

New ‘Special Enforcement Zone’ Against ‘Bulky Items’ Is Fresh Attempt to Keep Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Vendors Out of Hollywood

Jonathan Gold, Ambassador of L.A. Cuisines, Has Died

Hayley Fox is a freelance reporter covering cannabis legalization in Los Angeles and beyond. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, VICE, Playboy, Leafly, the L.A. Weekly and others.

Hayley Fox

Thrift Chain ‘Out of the Closet’ Helped Launch the Fight Against HIV in L.A. ~ Its Echo Park Store Has Closed Due to Rising Rents

Jared Cowan is a photographer who also writes and podcasts extensively about L.A. filming locations. He is the co-founder of My Valley Pass, through which he leads film tours of the San Fernando Valley and Pasadena. Jared is also the co-editor of the recent book &#8220;World Film Locations: Los Angeles Volume 2&#8221; and the editor of the upcoming &#8220;World Film Locations: Philadelphia.&#8221;

Jared Cowan

Film

This Is the Century City Skyscraper That Became a ‘Leading Man’ with Bruce Willis in ‘Die Hard’ ~ 30 Years Later

‘Ghost Guns’ ~ L.A. Gangs Are Making Their Own Untraceable Firearms

Hollywood