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

Liz Ohanesian

Tacos

‘Making the Things You Already Love A Little Differently’ ~ How Todo Verde Is Leading the Plant-Based Food Revolution

Erick Galindo is an award-winning writer, director, and journalist from Southeast L.A. His work spans TV, film, podcasts, and essays that explore the intersection of identity, culture, and chaos in Los Angeles.

Erick Galindo

Tune of the Day

Tune of the Day: ‘Mar Iguana’ Director Lorena Endara Explains How Power Rangers Helped Inspire the Visuals

Gustavo Arellano is the author of “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America” and a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

Gustavo Arellano

History

When the Jewish Bakers of Boyle Heights Were Radical Socialists Instead of Trump Supporters

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

News

Video: This is How Out-of-Control the Fourth of July Fireworks Were Above Los Angeles [Updated]

Sean Maung

Photo Essay: Homage to the Squad

Against his better judgment, Nathan Solis continues to write for a living and sleeps along the Gold Line with his wife and daughter.

Nathan Solis

Music

Five Brown Emerging Women Rappers in L.A. You Should Know About in 2018

When Memes, GIFs, and Tweets Were on Paper ~ Cal State L.A. Exhibit Highlights Chicano Newspaper History

Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

Artwashing Fight Takes Twist With Gallery’s Offer to ‘Ceremonially’ Close in Boyle Heights

Tien Nguyen writes about food and culture. She co-authored the New York Times bestseller &#8220;L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food&#8221; with Roy Choi and Natasha Phan, and her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and Lucky Peach.

Tien Nguyen

Food

Highlights From the Rogue 99 ~ Mariscos Jalisco

Bill Esparza is a professional musician, writer, and blogger whose travels throughout Latin America have made him a leading expert on Latin American cuisines.

Bill Esparza

Highlights From the Rogue 99 ~ Carnitas El Momo

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