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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

Joe Biden Campaigns at King Taco Because Of Course

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

Weed

Lynwood City Councilwoman Is Profiting From Weed Laws She Helped Create, Report Shows

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‘Very Disgusted’ ~ L.A. Sheriff, County Deepen Public Battle Over Deputy Cliques and Rehired Badge

Melanie Gonzalez is a multimedia journalist obsessed with botanicas.

Melanie Gonzalez

Newsom Shuts Down Death Row ~ Governor Issues Moratorium on Death Penalty

Sam Ribakoff is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker from Long Beach, CA.

Samuel Ribakoff

Jackie Goldberg Wins School Board Election, Again ~ Will Face Runoff

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

Monica Garcia Speaks to L.A. Taco on Developer Money in Council Race and Huizar, Her Former Boss

Jackie Goldberg Is Back: Liberal L.A. Veteran Takes on Charter Movement in L.A. School District Special Election

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