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A Letter From the Editor About Our Recent Street-Level Coverage of Protests Against ICE In Los Angeles
Journalists are not machines.
Punk Icon Shawn Stern On the World’s Best Underground Scene (and Surviving Slam Dancing in the Desert)
We caught up with Shawn Stern on the day after Youth Brigade played first show in five years with all three brothers in the lineup again. To get his insights on the how L.A. became—and continues to be—the epicenter of underground punk rock, and practical tips for surviving the chaos and camaraderie of Punk Rock Bowling this weekend in downtown Las Vegas.
Here Are All the Tacos Being Served At TACO MADNESS 2025
This is L.A.’s taco-soul on full display—diverse, delicious, and the best of the best available in one spot only this Saturday.
Announcing the L.A. TACO Media Lab: For the Future of Local Journalism In Los Angeles
To start, we’re teaming up with the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism to help provide education and training expertise to a new generation of journalists. The school has developed a new course, “Bridging the Gap Between L.A. Influencers and Independent Journalists,” which will provide time and space for USC students to contribute to the L.A. TACO Media Lab.
No AI. No Algorithms. No Billionaires: JOIN OUR MISSION AT L.A. TACO TODAY!!
Just L.A. people supporting real street-level journalism. Become an L.A. TACO Member today.
Check Out L.A. TACO’s Sunny New Summer Styles!
Rep the Taco Life and independent journalism with our new 'boxy cut' women's pink bota shirt and pink-and-blue hoodie. Now up on our online store! Every sale makes sure that we continue bringing you all the stories you all love.
L.A. TACO’s Membership Drive Ends: What We’ve Learned and What Comes Next
We’ve been told many times, in so many different ways, that we should “stick to tacos.” But that’s not who we are. Nor who we write for.
How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the place to be this Juneteenth, with a wider variety of free and exciting ways to celebrate, there is something for everyone to attend or participate in.
Announcing the TACO MADNESS 2024 ‘Best in Show’ Champion, Plus All the Tacos and Good Times You Missed Out On!
Thank you to every single of you who came out to support us in our quinceañera edition of TACO MADNESS 2024! This year's winner was a shocker and first-in-its class! See if you spot yourself and your TACO MADNESS crew in our photo recap!
Here Are All the Tacos Confirmed For TACO MADNESS 2024, June 15th at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes!
TACO MADNESS is the best one-stop shop to try L.A.'s (and the country's, if we are being honest) heaviest-hitting taquerías in one extremely fun michelada, tequila, and natural wine-fueled evening. Plus, you are directly supporting our independent journalism with every sip and bite.
