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Olvera Street’s ‘La Carreta’ Donkey Landmark Beats City’s Eviction Notice, Will Stay Open For Now
“I have to spend time defending a stuffed donkey rather than continuing to fight back the homelessness crisis,” said the lawyer for the Hernandez family. “The City is just being ridiculous here."
13 Dog-Friendly Places in L.A. To Eat, Drink, and Play with Your Loyal Pup
From sit-down taquerías with micheladas, dog-friendly tamales, to World Beer Cup-winning West Coast IPAs, and even a place that serves a sushi menu for you and your dog, these spaces go above and beyond for you to kick it with your loyal pups.
Opinion: We Must Defend Chicano Studies From Trump’s Attacks …Again
There is no doubt that attacks on courses like Chicano Studies are coming—indeed, they are already here. The assaults seen on Tucson’s Mexican American Studies and the1619 Project will only intensify and spread nationwide. The real question is: Are we prepared to confront them?
Angel’s Tijuana Tacos, L.A.’s Street Taco Kings, Open First Brick and Mortar Taquería
Seven years after opening his first stand in North Hollywood, 31-year-old Angel, born and raised in Glassell Park with Guerrero roots, has a whopping 16 stands across the I.E. and L.A.. And now this new home for guacamole-slicked al pastor fresh off the spit on handmade corn tortillas.
San Fernando City Council Rejects ‘Sanctuary City’ Motion, Fearing Repercussions
In the first part of the discussion, council member Joel Fajardo voiced his opposition to adopting the designation “Sanctuary City,” or any version of that, for the City of San Fernando, saying that the term is too problematic and politically charged.
After 46 Years, Guido’s Is Closing On L.A.’s Westside
The atmospheric red booths, framed celebrity photos, and vintage neon prized by so many locals will be gone after May.
The 14 Best Empanadas in Los Angeles
From Argentina to Venezuela to Cuba to Chile and Colombia, L.A. is an empanada town as much as it is a taco and pupusa town.
Photo Essay: Angelenos Join Nationwide Protests Against Trump and Musk in DTLA
Using art and humor along with anger, the message was clear: The people of Los Angeles—along with many across the nation—will not stay silent when it comes to protecting the rights of the marginalized and demanding a more just and equitable future.
The Taquería Behind the #1 Al Pastor Taco In L.A. Is Opening a Second Location In Silver Lake
The second-generation taquero from Tijuana is particularly excited about the bigger kitchen in this second space that is closer to Dodger Stadium to offer new limited-edition tacos like his family’s secret recipe for crispy tripitas. He will also serve ice-cold cold fresh beer.
Long Beach’s Sourdough Panadería Is a Back-to-Back National Best Bakery Finalist
“We didn’t study business or baking, Ana [Salatino] and I just dove into it all with absolutely no experience, just romanticism for bread and passion for our community. So to be recognized nationally inspires us to keep going," says Arturo Enciso as he reflects on being named a finalist again for the "Outstanding Bakery" category of the James Beard Awards.
