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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

‘They Have Your Biometrics’ ~ Ongoing ‘DACA Drama’ Forces Some to Avoid Renewing Status

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

Jennifer Velez

Shooting at High School in Palmdale Rattles Nerves; Teen Suspect Arrested, 1 Injured

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

People

From the Streets of Atwater to the Next Possible Chief of the LAPD ~ Meet Robert Arcos

Three LAPD Veterans Named Finalists for Chief ~ Robert Arcos, Michel Moore, Bill Scott

Homelessness

Casa de Clarke: A Model For Unsupervised Homeless Housing Opens in Highland Park

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

Sports

How Triple G Became An ‘Honorary Mexican’ In His Quest to Win Over L.A. Boxing Fans

FYF Canceled: Poor Ticket Sales Doom Festival After Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Founder

Los Angeles

If We Don’t Build Up Young Journalists, How Do You Expect to Have An L.A. Taco?

L.A. TACO STAFF

My Favorite Taco

Announcing Taco Madness Live! ~ May 5th, 2018

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

Gustavo Arellano

Tacos

How to Teach Students Spanish Using Tacos and Pupusas ~ Meet Professor Sarah Portnoy