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Lexis-Olivier Ray is an award-winning staff investigative reporter for L.A. TACO known for holding powerful people in Los Angeles accountable and his reporting on Los Angeles culture. As well as an artist and filmmaker. In 2022, the Society of Professional Journalists&#8217; Los Angeles chapter named Ray one of their &#8220;distinguished journalists.&#8221; This year, Ray won a second place Anthem Award in their Health Innovation category for a texting service geared towards the unhoused community and service providers that he launched in 2021 with L.A. TACO and Subtext. Ray was a 2020 USC Center For Health Journalism (CHJ) Data Fellow. As well as a 2022 CHJ Impact Fellow. As a freelancer, Ray has contributed to the L.A. Times, Men&#8217;s Health Magazine, KCET and SFGATE.

Lexis-Olivier Ray

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News

Surrounded By SWAT and K9 Units, Suspect Escapes Cops and Armored Vehicles in El Segundo, After Hours Long Standoff

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

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Music

L.A. TACO Music Premiere: S.G.V.-Raised Adrian Carmine’s Newest Jam ‘Listen To My Heart Speak’ Will Cure Those Summertime Blues

I enjoy exploring every corner of Los Angeles, looking for art wherever I can find it.

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Urban Wilderness

Here are L.A.’s Cleanest—and Dirtiest—Beaches, Graded by Heal the Bay   

Nancy Guan is a multimedia journalist with an emphasis on writing and audio storytelling. She has experience reporting on housing issues in L.A., art, food, and culture.

Nancy Guan

Featured

San Gabriel Valley for Black Lives Matter: Hundreds Turn Out to Protest Police Brutality in L.A.’s Suburbs

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

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How to Make a Proper Altar for Day of the Dead Right Now

Chris is a halfie radio journalist from La Puente, CA. His work has aired on KPCC, KCRW, Marketplace, and Latino USA.

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Food

SGVegan: Five Essential Plant-Based Restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley

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

Cesar Hernandez

Tacos

The Seven Best Tacos Al Vapor Spots in Southeast Los Angeles

Sean L. Malin is a writer and critic from Los Angeles with a pleasant twitter account.

Sean L. Malin

Where Locals Eat Good Tacos In the Santa Clarita Valley ~ The L.A. Taco Guide

Sarah Bennett is a freelance journalist covering food, music, craft beer, art and culture in L.A., Long Beach, and beyond. Follow her on social media @thesarahbennett.

Sarah Bennett

Highlights from the Rogue 99 ~ All Flavor No Grease

Colin Browne is a critic and journalist whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Magazine, and Hollywood Mirror.

Colin Browne

Rowland Heights

Cantrell’s Feed Bin ~ Rowland Heights

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