This young mother of four afflicted by a rare disorder had 35 pounds of flesh cut from her breasts. That is probably the most non-sensational line you will read anywhere on this story. For a more salacious write up, you can find that here.
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A New Spot Doing All-Day Sonoran Hot Dogs With a Mob of Tacos
In addition to two trompos, there are lorenzas, caramelos, campechanos, seafood tacos, taquitos, and “gringo” tacos, plus $4 street tacos, rib eye tacos, surf n’ turf tacos, and several varieties of vegetarian tacos. In summation: a whole lotta tacos.
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One city attorney candidate has a plan while the incumbent remains quiet.
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This New Lynwood Studio Is a Sober Living Sanctuary with Coffee, Tattoos, and Streetwear
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This South Central Native Reveals Black L.A.’s Best Hidden Gems through Food Tours
The formula sounds simple: Gather guests, board a bus, and visit several Black-owned restaurants. But the experience unfolds as something much deeper.
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UPDATE: Day Seven of the Lineage Fire: Residents Say They Feel ‘Used’
“We still have to make money,” says an anonymous street vendor working through the smoke near the Lineage fire's aftermath.
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Chef Joshua Gil, Anarcho Punk Chef Who United Alta and Baja California, Dies at 50
An editor grieves the first anarcho punk he ever met.
