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A Brief Timeline of L.A. Times Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong’s Transformation Into An Apparent MAGA Influencer

Exhibit A: Soon-Shiong retweets RFK Jr., thanking Donald Trump for “his leadership and courage” while reaffirming his commitment to “Make America Healthy Again.” We look at a year of tweets and controversy that have us scratching our heads.

February 10, 2025

LAPD Officer Accused of Killing Teen In Hit-And-Run Had Prior Drunk Driving Offense

“The recent hit-and-run was rejected for filing and returned to the Tustin Police Department for further investigation,” Public Information Officer Kimberly Edds wrote in an email to L.A. TACO on February 6. Tustin police will continue to investigate.

February 7, 2025

Update: Boyle Heights’ Anti-Gentrification Mural Is Whitewashed Again

L.A. TACO has confirmed that as of Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Sergio Robleto's mural against gentrification has been whitewashed again. "It is no surprise they did this," Robleto tells L.A. TACO.

February 4, 2025

Thousands Marched On Downtown L.A. and Shut Down The 101 Freeway To Protest Trump’s Mass Deportation Threats

Many of those marching were fueled along the way by street vendors selling bacon-wrapped hot dogs, freshly squeezed orange juice, and snacks, as other community members handed out free water bottles to demonstrators.

February 3, 2025

Call These Numbers If You See ICE Activity, From L.A. and Riverside to the Central Valley

In case of an emergency, you can report ICE activity and enforcement actions to spread awareness by calling your local rapid response network. Bookmark these numbers today. We also provided this article in en español.

January 31, 2025

City Displaces Dozens of Street Vendors After Installing Blocks-Long Fence in MacArthur Park

“This feels like gentrification happening before us, and at the end of the day, the crime is still there, and the sale of illegal drugs is still there,” said Juan Rodriguez, a local street vendor organizer and advocate, during an interview with L.A.TACO.

These Are Your Rights If a Restaurant Gets Raided By ICE, For Both Customers and Owners

Here are five attorney-vetted ways you can protect yourself and the employees of a restaurant for both customers and restaurant owners.

January 24, 2025

L.A.’s Modern Mexican Food Scene Shines In the 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist Announcement

Today's modern Mexican nominees in L.A. and its surrounding areas are being recognized on a national level, sweet vindication against those who express reservations against a taco (or concha) for being delicious, "but a little expensive."

January 22, 2025

Seven Non-Profit Organizations That Support and Defend Our Nation’s Immigrants

If you have the means to financially support those who are digging in to fight, here are seven non-profit organizations that support the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants and the undocumented.

January 21, 2025

Is It Safe to Eat My Backyard Fruit In L.A. During Wildfires?

The short answer is yes—with precautions.

January 21, 2025