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A Persian-Mexican Jam For Hoja Santa Lamb Shanks and Flash Tattoos
“There's . . . nowhere else, other than L.A., where you’d you find these two cultures in such proximity, which is also why there are so many half-Persian, half-Mexican people,” the party organizer says.
August 7, 2026
South Central Is Going Old School to Revive Its Economy: Coupons
“Many people think they have to go out of South Central to enjoy good-quality food, good-quality anything, but with this passport, we hope it makes people realize that they have quality right here in these neighborhoods," co-creator Patricia Amador says.
August 6, 2026
The Unlikely Sisterhood of Women Skaters in Santa Monica
At The Cove Skatepark in Santa Monica, your age, gender, or experience level doesn't matter.
August 6, 2026
U.S. Congressman Accuses ICE Of Hiding Deaths In Its Custody
“ They're trying to underreport what is happening and trying to skew the numbers. We already know the number is higher than it's ever been,” Rep. Rob Menendez told the media in a press call on August 3.
August 5, 2026
The 14 Dumplings You Have To Try In L.A.’s San Gabriel Valley
Dumpling crawl? Sometimes they have lacy, crispy skirts, and sometimes they are chewy, broth-filled bombs of delicious joy. Either way, you’ll find the best dumplings in Los Angeles among the neighborhoods that make up the SGV.
August 5, 2026
Burbank’s Annual Latin Clown Convention Made Me Embrace My Inner Payasa
Every year, the collective hosts the Congreso, a multi-day gathering where clowns from across the United States and Latin America swap techniques, attend workshops, discover new products, and uplift one another, even hosting an Oscars-style awards show on the final night in one last hurrah.
August 5, 2026
