Neighborhoods
He Won $266 Million In the Lottery, Then He Became a Pro-Israeli Politician Representing the SGV
Despite the United Nations (UN) declaring "stage five famine" in Gaza caused by Israel, House Democrats like Gil Cisneros, Pete Aguilar, and Luz Rivas ignore the facts and share Israeli-friendly social media videos to downplay the severity of the situation.
How An OG Chicano-Run Tattoo Parlor Doubles as a Secret Art Gallery in a Shifting Neighborhood
In Echo Park, El Clasico Tattoo’s annual lowrider cruise and art show transforms the 17-year-old parlor into a vibrant, insider art gallery, showcasing over 67 artists and Chicano art. This year’s legendary “only if you know you know” block party was cut short by an unprecedented LAPD raid, highlighting tensions in the city.
After ICE’s Show of Force, Ska-Punk Fans Reclaimed MacArthur Park This Weekend
The flyer claimed that it would be “THE BIGGEST BADDEST SKACORE SHOW OF THE YEAR.” For local impacted communities, it would be one of the most important.
Monrovia Man Is Hit and Killed By A Vehicle As He Attempted to Run Away From ICE
“He looked really bad,” said the eyewitness in Spanish. “He was still breathing when we tried to help him, but he did not look good.”
The Last Taco Stand in Altadena
As I cruise down one of Altadena's main arteries, it looks like a mirage. Then, like an oasis as a man stands behind a plancha, cleaver in hand. Next to him is a woman rolling out masa into thick, oblong discs. The trompo glows like a beacon in the dark.
Morning Raid On Westlake Home Depot Signals Return to ICE Terror
“For those who thought immigration enforcement had stopped in Southern California, think again,” acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli wrote on X shortly after the raid. “The enforcement of federal law is not negotiable, and there are no sanctuaries from the reach of the federal government."
A Summer of Caldos: The Best 10 Mexican Stews, Ranked
Along with how to prepare them at home and feed large numbers of people. Let's get ready to rumble ... and eat all the caldo on the hottest of days.
Four New L.A. Hand Roll Bars That Stand Out From The Pack
Whole bluefin, Wagyu beef, Korean bossam, walnut shrimp, and Mexican tostadas are all in play at this fresh crop of new temaki bars.
The Burger Joint In Altadena That Survived the Fire’s Wrath
Brochures to help residents rebuild their homes lay next to pancake syrup and ketchup bottles. It took this burger shop six months to re-open and the customers are slowly returning, even if their homes aren’t ready yet.
The Emotional Toll of Moving Back To Altadena
This is what it’s like to move back to Altadena right now—yes it’s empty lots and the remnants of devastation all around but it’s also people like Rafa, his neighbors, and their advocates coming together to create resilience, equity, and local control in the face of displacement and disaster capitalism.
