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Street-level journalism in Los Ángeles covering news, culture, and the taco lifestyle. James Beard Award winner. Est. 2006.

Los Angeles
Joined September 2007
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No lies detected
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The view of a few thousand marchers in Compton for Andrés Guardado
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Andres Guardado: A witness tells LA TACO that the 18-year-old was on his knees and unarmed when an LASD officer killed him.
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Natives just tore down the statue of Junipero Serra at Placita Olvera in solidarity with #BLMprotest #antiracism #antislavery
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"He told me it was paradise." - Cameron Carter on his dream about Nipsey in the afterlife. #NipseyForever
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Sheriffs have fired rubber bullets, tear gas, and flash bangs at protesters for Andrés Guardado
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Andres Guardado’s father gives thanks before the march and asks for a peaceful demonstration on Father’s Day. Black community members express solidarity and are offering security and escort.
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. @SenAlexPadilla , has better tortilla rolling skills than you. We sat down with the first Latino U.S. Senator from California and talked about his Pacoima roots, tacos, and politics. Stay tuned for the full interview on YouTube.
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Native children sitting on the fallen Junipero Serra statue.
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A key source of information in a federal investigation into Deutsche Bank was found dead on the campus of Woodrow Wilson High School in El Serreno. Written by @HTomicki
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"America at its best is big, beautiful, and diverse, like our great city of Los Angeles." -- Thank you, @chrissyteigen . We agree. 💙💜💚
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Chrissy Teigen at the Families Belong Together March: "I'm incredibly proud to be a daughter of an immigrant."
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People are screaming murderer outside the alleged house of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy who killed Andres Guardado.
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This innovative Guatemalan pizza maker got shut down because you apparently can't put an authentic wood fire oven imported from Italy on your pickup.
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R.I.P to our friend, P22. Photo from 2014.
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BREAKING: Black Lives Matter LA Organized a Peaceful Surprise Protest at Garcetti's Home, Hundreds Show Up. Story developing...
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Raquel Zamora, the owner of Boyle Heights carnitas restaurant Zamora Bros., is providing a Kevin De León recall hub there, inviting locals to sign a petition for his recall. Zamora has also announced she’ll be running for City Council in District 14.
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We’re in San Pedro where a community buy out is taking place for a tamal vendor who was recently verbally attacked by a man yelling racist slurs at the vendor while he was working. Video via: @Janette__V
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CODY BELLINGER INVITED TO ALL THE CARNE ASADAS!!! 🌮🌮🌮
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A lowrider attending the march has “Demand end to genocide,” and “Ceasefire” detailed across the bottom of its windshield. One of many custom lowriders spotted at local demonstrations across Los Angeles. 🎥: @JonnyPeltz
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Born x Raised co-founder Spanto has reportedly passed away, according to multiple media outlets. A great loss for L.A. Our condolences go out to his family and team. Photo by: @ miglovin
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Vendors have organized in protest, after the closure of Ave 26. What could be a historic first, protesting for the right to street vend after a street vending location closure, is happening right now in Lincoln heights. #ave26 Via: @/water.mouthcandy (On IG)
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Re Carne Asada Fries: After careful consideration, we’ve come to the conclusion that the Kentucky attorney general should charge and arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor.
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Always remember…
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The procession is organized with bikers leading the way, followed by Danzantes, marchers, and capped by a caravan of cars and lowriders behind them for protection.
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TAMS BURGERS?!
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Protesters for Andrés Guardado chant “SHOW US THE TAPES” at Sheriffs
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March for Andrés Guardado has arrived at Sheriffs Station. Tensions are running high. One sheriff keeps pointing his weapon at protesters.
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Go off East Los! #LakeShow 🏆
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Oaxaqueños in L.A. are protesting the racist remarks made against them by Nury Martinez by marching and dancing. They are demanding that Gil Cedillo and Kevin De León step down. 🎥 Video via : @bfeinzimer
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There appear to be LAX Airport Police setting up a blockade up ahead as protesters approach the front of LAX from the ramp. Video: @JonnyPeltz
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Valentin Broeksmit is said to have recovered hundreds of documents including private emails, bank records, and financial reports that he turned over to David Enrich, a New York Times journalist, among other reporters.
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Danzantes face of with Sheriff’s #AndresGuardado
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Dave Roberts is the first Asian-American manager to win the World Series. #Dodgers
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LA street vendors marching right now for a right to earn a living
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Powerful action happening right now with street vendors from all over LA County. Vendors are asking for #CartsNotTickets @CPColectivo
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Kogi BBQ giving out free meals in Whittier til 4pm. - @losojosdemuerte
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Andrés Guardado’s father speaks
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Sheriffs at the other end are firing indiscriminately at protesters from a far and arresting a few protesters sitting peacefully in front of them.
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Cuddle weather? Nah, this is caldo weather.
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Protestors are now shutting down the 101 near DTLA, reports @bfeinzimer
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After speaking with Tina Sampay about her anti-Semitic and homophobic tweets, she made it clear she stands by them. As an organization we cannot move forward with a planned collaboration. We remain committed to amplifying BIPOC voices and being against bigotry of all kinds.
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@BeLikeCaseyG @derekcarrqb it's sad that this obvious point even needs to be made. Entire story hinges on the idea that poor people are lazy
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Never let them say L.A. doesn’t innovate.
@dhm
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There’s a person celebrating the Lakers win in a bubble
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Congrats to @cypresshill on their star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame! They're the first Latino hip-hop group to receive one! #SouthGate
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L.A. TACO received multiple reports of a truck fire that occurred in front of a venue where a neo-nazi black metal concert was being held. The fire was allegedly started by anti-nazi local punks.
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“We lost customers, but to be honest, we don’t need them. We stand with our community. All of our community," says the ownerOne hundred percent of the proceeds from these Pride conchas will be donated to Latinx Equality Alliance. Written by: @_janette_v
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Congrats to all the voices that we get to publish regularly on winning a James Beard award! 🥇 When it’s safe to party we’re going to party like a MF. But for now, please keep the voices coming. LA needs to read, hear, see them. And let’s eat tacos! 🌮
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Yo @LAPDHQ , remind your boys they have a legal duty to respect the PRESS.
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LAPD officers shoved me and jabbed @joeyneverjoe in the stomach with a baton, sending him to the ground. We both identified ourselves as press repeatedly. @LATCO
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RIP Chente 🙏
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Bankrupt Billion Dollar Graffiti Towers Across Crypto Arena are L.A.’s Newest Local Attraction Video by @ChopEmdownfilms
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I spoke with Eric of Public Apparel, who came out to provide security for the march and working hard to keep people safe. Here is why he’s doing this and his message. #AndresGuardado
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“All the teachers were shocked when they quickly removed the body and admin told us to hold classes as usual.” At this point,  the faculty were under a mistaken belief that the body belonged to “a homeless man who died of natural causes.”
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Several hundred protesters are marching through The Venice Boardwalk right now for Women’s rights.
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Happening right now in DTLA. #BlackLivesMatter Video by @bfeinzimer
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Nearly 80 percent of responders said they would prefer fewer LAPD officers in their neighborhood. After more than 14,000 votes, the LAPD deleted their poll.
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L.A. is bracing for an ICE raid. If ICE comes knocking, DO NOT OPEN the door. Here’s how to be prepared. If you’re a citizen who witnesses a deportation arrest, do your duty and record and share relevant, provable information when you have it.
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“We lost customers, but to be honest, we don’t need them. We stand with our community. All of our community," says the ownerOne hundred percent of the proceeds from these Pride conchas will be donated to Latinx Equality Alliance. Written by: @Janette__V
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There's a lot of bad news rn. Here's a story of human kindness. This taquero drove his truck 100 miles to give free tacos and burritos to Camp Fire survivors.
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Happening in #Whittier today. Video by @losojosdemuerte
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Latinos, mostly Mexican Americans, are the largest group to be lynched in Los Angeles and throughout California, and the second largest group to be lynched in the nation. Written by: Victoria Valenzuela
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L.A. Taco stands in full support of @josie_huang , @kpcc , and @laist . We condemn the unjust violence against her by @lasdhq . We denounce the misinformation continuing to be spread by @LACoSheriff regarding the incident despite there being clear video footage showing otherwise.
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We appreciate y'all so much!!!!!
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Irma Yolanda Perez, the 60-year-old Guatemalan woman street vendor in Palms, was inspired to make her tamal "samples" after going to Trader Joe's: "I’m going to make samples, too..." Written by: @el_tragon_de_LA
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. @VanJones68 is all of LA right now. Except for Beverly Hills.
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Out here in Little Tokyo where the community is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Zoot suit riots. @Janette__V
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It’s sad that this violation of the 1st Amendment by law enforcement has become the norm in Los Angeles. It’s not lost on us how often the journalist that is being brutalized by police is BIPOC. Our reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray the was just doing his job @LAPDChiefMoore @MayorOfLA
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A group of LAPD officers just broke my camera mic, tackled me to the ground and beat me with their batons, after I identified myself as a journalist multiple times. @LATACO
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An anonymous employee came forward to L.A. TACO and says Union Pacific ‘should shoulder some of the responsibilities instead of just pointing fingers’. Written by @bellikemike
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@ShotOn35mm
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A little earthquake for your Friday night...
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The Echo Park you rarely see represented on TV holding it down like only the hood can. Video by @StreetWise_LA
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We will not tolerate any affiliation with Trump, a leader who repeatedly espouses racism. Anti-racism is a core value of L.A. Taco and one we strive to uphold at every level of the company. No matter what it may cost us financially.
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Junipero Serra has come down 📸 @el_tragon_de_LA
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Dodgers fans: Well the jobs not done yet. Let’s not celebrate too hard. Doyers fans:
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F*ck Donald Trump plays outside of Tacos AF in DTLA as people continue to protest the Supreme Court decision. Video by @ShotOn35mm
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Hypothetically speaking, if we made an L.A. hat in dodger colors using our font style, would you buy it? 👀 🧢
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Columbus statue at @GrandPark_LA is being removed this morning
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This past weekend, one of the largest pro-Palestine marches in Los Angeles history took place on the 73rd anniversary of al-Nakba, a day when nearly 80 percent of Palestinians were driven out of their homeland and into refugee camps. More here:
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Fireworks in the hood. Must mean the #dodgers won the pennant!
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“Sheriff’s Lt. Brandon Dean said Monday evening that two deputies from the South Los Angeles station were driving on Budlong Avenue when they spotted a man riding his bicycle in violation of vehicle codes. Dean said he didn’t know which vehicle codes the man allegedly broke.”
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L.A. sheriff's deputies shoot and kill Black man in South LA, drawing protests and questions — from @MatthewOrmseth :
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We are the champions!!!!!
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It’s still #BoycottGoya
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L.A. Taco Is Ending Its Goya Foods Sponsorship Over Trump Affiliation
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“I’m not just coming for the writer of this vile article that attempts to humanize alt-right trash bag #GavinMcInnes . I’m coming after the whole publication & every editor that looked at this dumpster fire & thought: ‘This is fine.’” @papayathemariah
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Dodgers win!!! One more!!!! This is our year!!!!
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Good morning to unincorporated L.A. County.
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RIP Tommy Lasorda 😥
@ericspillman
eric spillman
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Per Dodgers spokesman Steve Brener: Tommy Lasorda has died. He was 93.
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There are more than 200,000 Oaxacans who call L.A. home, one of the largest outside of Mexico. As a result, L.A., specifically Koreatown, has some of the best Oaxacan restaurants in the country. Written by: @theglutster
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Jonathan Gold RIP. The inspiration for us and so many others in Los Angeles. It's hard to overstate the influence he had; he will be truly missed.
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Bad Bunny is in Boyle Heights filming a music video.
@YesikaStarr
Yesika Salgado 🥭✨
4 years
Benito is at Mariachi Plaza 👀👀👀
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4 years
Did you feel the earthquake?
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When Julio Urías stops by his mural in East LA with his Kobe jersey. 😍💙💜💛
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Julio Urías enfrente de su mural. Hay un nuevo ídolo mexicano en Los Angeles. #YoAmoElBeis
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