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Jennifer Stavros is a writer and artist who fell in love with city life and who lives to give back inspiration through her craft. She can be found dancing like no one is looking far too frequently than one might want to admit out loud.

Jennifer Stavros

Homelessness

Homeless and Missing ~ How Privacy Rules Can Slow Searches For People Lost on the Streets

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

‘Worst Policy on Book Deals in Our Industry’ ~ L.A. Times Reporters Deride Intellectual Property Proposal

L.A. County Slams Lead Battery Recycling Plant Quemetco Over ‘Serious Environmental Justice Concerns’

Brian is a freelance photojournalist who grew up in the Southeast Los Angeles County and spends time shooting current events and food.

Brian Feinzimer

Homeless Encampments Face Cleanup Crews, Rain, and Loss of Property

Nash Baker is a crime scene videographer and regular contributor to L.A. Taco.

Nash Baker

Crime

Video: Man Killed While Shopping for Valentine’s Day in South L.A. ~ Nash Baker Reports

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

Cesar Hernandez

‘Roma’ Actor From Mexico Gets Visa to Attend Oscars Ceremony After All

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

Kevin de León Enters Race to Replace Jose Huizar on City Council

Jason McGahan is a two time LA Press Club award recipient and a former staff writer for LA Weekly.

Jason McGahan

City Attorney to Drop Assault Charge Against Melina Abdullah After Wave of Protest

More Than Half of Elite LAPD Gang Unit’s Searches Could Be Unconstitutional, Inspector Says

A Foul Ball Killed a Fan at Dodger Stadium Last Year and the Dodgers Said Nothing About It