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Valeria Macias

a woman in a restaurant prepares a plate of food

Tacos

A Reddit Post Is Trying to Save This Iconic Mexican Restaurant

<p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Janette Villafana is an award-winning bilingual multimedia journalist. Her heart lies in community-based reporting, and her work is highly centered on showcasing and uplifting community voices, with a significant focus on the Latino community. She developed her beat at L.A. TACO, covering street vending communities in Los Angeles. Past work has been featured on NBC, LAist, Latino Rebels, and more. She is currently featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington in an exhibit titled “¡De última hora! Latinas Report Breaking News.”</span></p>


Janette Villafana

News

Olvera Street’s ‘La Carreta’ Donkey Landmark Beats City’s Eviction Notice, Will Stay Open For Now

<p>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;</p>


Daniel Hernandez

Theater

Aztec Opera Is What We Need Right Now: A Psychedelic ‘Circo Anahuac’ Retells Volcano Origin Story

<p>Jason McGahan is a two time LA Press Club award recipient and a former staff writer for LA Weekly.</p>


Jason McGahan

In Los Angeles, TPS Is a Gathering Storm

<p>Brian is a freelance photojournalist who grew up in the Southeast Los Angeles County and spends time shooting current events and food.</p>


Brian Feinzimer

Photo Gallery: Los Angeles Stands Up For TPS, Immigrants Rights

<p>Erick Huerta likes to eat his Hot-Cheetos with chopsticks.</p>


Erick Huerta

Events

Ultimate 2011 Dia de los Muertos Event Guide ~ Los Angeles

Aurelio José Barrera

Feast of the Virgen de Guadalupe ~ Downtown Los Angeles

<p>Whether it&#8217;s your favorite restaurant, park or street, we all notice and experience the world around us based on where we live. I live in L.A. and can&#8217;t stop noticing sharp contradictions of this huge metropolitan area, with its glitz and glamour and almost forgotten, but yet vibrant amazing neighborhoods.<br />
This is L.A. through my eyes.</p>
<p>@Polish_Candy</p>


Polish Candy

Cheap Eats

Oaxacan Blue Corn Quesadillas ~ Olvera Street

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