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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

Frank John Tristan is a freelance journalist in Southern California covering everything from street culture to neo-Nazis.

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Los Angeles

My 20-Minute Career as a Pro Wrestler: Training Day at Santino Bros in Bell Gardens

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

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

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

Tacos

‘SOLD OUT’ ~ The Last Day of the Guerrilla Tacos Truck

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

News

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

Last Rides for Guerrilla Tacos Truck, Cumbias, Craft Beer from Mexico, World Cup Final ~ GTFO LA!

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Reminder: Public Buildings Are Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat; Where to Find Open Water Fountains

Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.

Erwin Recinos

When She Rises & ‘Ladies Love Project’ Pop-Up Shop ~ July 7th

Alex Sasayama and Gab Chabran

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From Churches to Carnicerias ~ 13 Places to Watch Some World Cup Matches That Aren’t Bars in L.A.

A.k.a. Afroxander; Editor-At-Large (formerly Weekend Editor) at L.A. Taco and a lecturer at San Diego State University. He has covered arts, culture, history, politics, and sports with an emphasis on Latin America and its U.S. diaspora for over two decades.

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GOOOOAL!!! ~ The L.A. Taco Guide to the 30 Best World Cup Viewing Parties in Los Angeles [Updated]

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