Welcome to L.A. TACO’s daily news briefs, where we bring our loyal members, readers, and supporters the latest headlines about Los Angeles politics and culture. Stay informed and look closely.
—Two people are dead in Mexico City following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Michoacán yesterday, an aftershock from Monday's 7.6 earthquake. [Yahoo!]
—L.A.'s own Frank Rubio is the first Salvadoran-American to visit space. [PeroLike]
—The quest to find Baja's "ultimate fish taco." [Saveur]
—Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect in a Dodgers sweatshirt who fired shots inside a Westlake 7-11 last week. [NBC]
—Rick Caruso says he supports street vendors at The Grove, although so far, nobody is yet to see one. Ever. [Alissa Walker/Twitter]
—This local sports shop owner is making hats dedicated to L.A. taquerías. [Pro Image Sports]
—A man bound for LAX from Cabo San Lucas punched a flight attendant in the head yesterday after being denied access to a first-class bathroom. [Saad Mohseni/Twitter]
—Beverly Hills police have announced the capture of multiple suspects in smash-and-grab robberies from this past March. [KTLA]
—The Boyle Heights "Foo Ranger" we first brought you news of now has a collectible figure. With a Kung Fu grip, naturally. [David Lakers]
—Suspended KTLA anchor Mark Mester has reportedly hired a lawyer. [The Desk]
—It's Santa Barbara Burrito Week! [SBI]