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

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‘Tacos For Teachers’ Seeks to Feed Teachers If They Hit the Picket Lines

Philip Iglauer covered all things Koreana for 15 years — foreign diplomats, kimchi, Samsung and, of course, North Korea — out of Seoul. After returning to his native Northeast Los Angeles in late 2016, he freelances on his hometown’s goings-on.

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Where’s Eric Garcetti? ~ L.A. Mayor Ignored by Teachers Union After Offering to Mediate

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Teachers Strike Update: Both Sides Due in Court on Tuesday After Last-Minute Negotiations Fall Apart

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Crying ‘Scabstitute!’ ~ Union Rallies Substitute Teachers Ahead of Possible Strike

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L.A. Teachers To Strike Jan. 10: Union Launches Fusillade of Attacks Over Fact-Finding ‘Lies’

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‘Offensive’ Ava Gardner Mural in Koreatown Public School Will Be Painted Over

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L.A. Teachers to Meet With School District Today, But Vow To Strike in January If There’s No Deal

L.A. Schools, UTLA End Mediation With No Deal, Leaving Grim Scenario For What Happens Next

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‘They Can’t Be Trusted’: L.A. Teachers Reject Latest District Raise Offer, Enter Mediation

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L.A. Teachers Strike Vote Passes — With 98 Percent Support

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