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Celebrating the Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles, CA

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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

‘To People of Color, Never Oppressed:’ Xibalba’s Bilingual HardCore Approach Is Still Here to Rattle Your Skull and Push You Into the Pit

For over a decade, Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin has been photographing the urban environment. His work blends elements of landscape, documentary, and street photography to present a side of the city life that’s foreign to the unfamiliar. The experience of growing up in Los Angeles is the foundation for his photo essays, sharing a perspective that is often missing from the mainstream narrative.

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Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin

History

In the 90s, L.A.’s Concrete Lots Were an Oasis for Skaters

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

Cesar Hernandez

In the 90s, Compton’s ‘Candy Houses’ Gave Young SELA Kids a Corner Store Experience

Featured

In the 90s, Fiesta Broadway Brought Selena, Xuxa, José José, and Thousands of Fans to Downtown L.A.

Liz Ohanesian is a journalist covering arts and culture in Los Angeles.

Liz Ohanesian

In the 90s, ‘Request Video’ Was Essential TV for SoCal Music Nerds

Shaka Mali is a first generation Jamaican American writer, host and producer who grew up in Southern California. He is a writer, producer and announcer on the LAist Studios Podcast WILD. He is also a KCRW Radio Race finalist and winner of the The L.A. Award. You can find him hanging out with his God mama Gail in Venice Beach or on instagram @ ShakaMaLi3 or at shakamali.com.

Shaka M. Tafari

In the 90s, Venice Beach Was a Place Where an Unhoused Person Was Treated Like Your Neighbor

Multimedia journalist covering everything under the sun. 562 born and raised. News editor for Talon Marks.

Daniel Suarez

La Azteca Tortillería’s Chile Relleno Burrito Is a Serious Contender for the GOAT of Los Angeles

Burrito Track in Whittier, Which Offers 17 Types of Breakfast Burritos, Lives On After 43 Years in Business

Music

Brainstory’s New Music Is Your Jazzy Tripped-Out Summer Soundtrack, From IE to the World

Erwin Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life as a working commuter aboard public transportation in and around Los Angeles. For 20 years now, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture, and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles utilizing his daily routine and the city of Los Angeles as an inspiration. Recinos also works with popular food and event websites such as LATACO.com and Eater LA to capture the cuisine and culture that is so important to the city of Los Angeles and across Southern California.

Erwin Recinos

Scenes From East L.A.’s Latest Lowrider Bike Show and Where to Go Admire Them This Weekend

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