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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

‘Who Gets Typhus?’ ~ Flea-Borne Typhus Spreads to City Hall East

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Barack Obama Highway Gets Its Name, But Former President’s Ties to Eagle Rock Go Beyond Occidental To Chili Burgers

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

Cesar Hernandez

Tacos

From the Skateboard to the Kitchen ~ Macheen Makes Alta Cuisine Tacos for the Streets

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

Events

Weekend Guide: Christmas Parades, UTLA Art Show, Food Pop-Ups Galore & More ~ GTFO LA!

Gabriel Chabrán is a food writer and journalist from Highland Park. He currently lives in Long Beach with his wife Katie, their new baby, and their Russian Blue cat, Mars.

Gab Chabran

El Machete: How the Hottest New Handcrafted Hot Sauce Almost Went Away Due to Regulation

Thanksgiving Protest: Compton Family Fights 50 Percent Rent Hike, Looming Eviction

Weekend Guide: Jurassic Park Art Show, L.A. Zoo Lights, ‘Remember Boyle Heights’ & More ~ GTFO LA!

Melissa Mora Hidalgo was born in Montebello and grew up in the L.A./O.C. borderlands of East Whittier and La Habra. She holds a Ph. D. in Literature from UC San Diego and is the author of Mozlandia: Morrissey Fans in the Borderlands (Headpress UK, 2016).

Melissa Mora Hidalgo

Watering Holes

A Family-Owned Gastropub in Monterey Park Is Putting an Asian L.A. Twist on Classic Burgers and Brew

Weekend Guide: Ben is Dead Magazine Reunion, Cheat Day Land, Vegan Festival, Birria & More ~ GTFO LA!

Weekend Guide: Muertos Film Fest, theLAnd Launch Party, Tropicalia & More ~ GTFO LA!

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