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Celebrating the Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

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

Los Angeles

I Love Fireworks, But It’s Time to Grow Up: Do It For Toby

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]

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

Jennifer Velez

Here’s Where to See Fireworks in L.A., Instead of Illegally Firing Them at Home

Former editor of L.A. Taco. I still live in Los Angeles but mainly just hang out at parks and stare off into the distance.

Erich Redson

Events

Coliseum Fireworks ~ Los Angeles

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