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O.G. Taco Truck in Pacific Palisades Served ‘Cease and Desist’ By Law Firm Representing Ralphs
A law firm claiming to represent Ralphs supermarket chain has threatened to sue a beloved Pacific Palisades taco truck that has parked outside one of their client’s locations for ten years unless it relocates. During an interview with L.A. TACO, Rudy Barrientos, owner of Gracias Señor Taquería, recalled a...
Victorville Judge Rules Prosecutors Have Enough Evidence to Charge Seven of the ‘Justice 8’ With Conspiracy, Denies Bail
“This is not fair,” yelled activist Edin Alex Enamorado as the preliminary hearing for the activists dubbed ‘The Justice 8’ concluded on Wednesday evening. Wednesday marked the fifth and final day of the preliminary hearing regarding the activists who were arrested a month ago today. After days of witness testimonies, cross-examinations, and final arguments, Judge Zahara Arredondo once again denied bail for the seven activists. She ruled that multiple felonies were committed by the group based on evidence and testimony presented in court.
Thailand-Inspired Guava and Lychee Weed Gummies Have Arrived At L.A. Dispensaries
Renowned confectioner Willy Wonka once put a three-course dinner into a single piece of chewing gum. DEE Thai is putting an entire Thai fruit market into its nine flavors of weed gummies. We won't debate who had the cooler trick. The fact remains, you can find these Thai edibles right...
Taquería Owner Issues Apology After Assaulting Long Beach Street Vendor, Offers to Replace Phone
Five days after Tacos La Juquilita posted a video on their Instagram account showing Ricardo M. Villalobos, the owner of the La Taquería Brand chain, assaulting one of their stand's taqueros in Long Beach, Villalobos has issued a an apology for his actions. In a letter sent to L.A....
Video: Long Beach Taquería Owner Appears to Assault Street Taco Vendor Working In Front of Restaurant
The latest incident in L.A. County’s taco turf wars occurred last Thursday night in Long Beach. In a series of eight videos posted by Tacos La Juquilita, a street taco stand located at 6595 Atlantic Avenue, the owner of La Taquería Brand, local taquería chain with five locations, appears to grab and smash a phone belonging to one of the taco stand’s employees as they recorded the altercation.
Pasadena’s ‘No Tipping’ Restaurant Sued By Feds For Allegedly Stealing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars In Tips From Workers
A owners of a Pasadena restaurant stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than a dozen employees, according to a U.S. Department of Labor complaint filed in federal court last month. The Department of Labor alleges that Jean-Christophe Febbrari and Mathias Wakrat, the owners of Entre Nous French Bistro,...
‘Justice 8’ Preliminary Hearing Continues: Edin Enamorado’s Attorney Points Out Holes In Allegations Against Activists
Despite rain and freezing temperatures, supporters and family members of The Justice 8 showed up to the Victorville Superior Courthouse on Wednesday morning to show their support for the activists, who stand accused of allegedly engaging in violent acts at two demonstrations that took place this past September of 2023.
Compton Mexican Bakery Starts GoFundMe After Street Takeover Looters Run Up $75,000 in Damages
The Ramirez Family is asking for support to help get their panadería, Ruben's Bakery and Mexican Food, back open after looters from a nearby street takeover looted up to $75,000 in damaged property and stolen goods. The incident occurred at 2:30 AM on Tuesday. "Every day closed is resulting...
Vernon Plant That Made Farmer John Products Since 1931 Undergoing Demolition
The iconic Smithfield Foods facility in Vernon, a local landmark that once provided up to 2,500 jobs, is currently undergoing demolition. This facility was known for producing Farmer John's products, including the famous Dodger Dog. It boasted captivating murals adorning its entire facade, depicting cheerful farm life and picturesque countryside landscapes, starkly contrasting the concrete jungle of Vernon, California that surrounded it.
Thirty Years Later, Northridge Earthquake Survivors Remember
On January 17, 1994, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Northridge, the San Fernando Valley, and greater Los Angeles County areas, creating damage that took many in these communities several years to repair. According to a report published by the Southern California Earthquake Data Center, the earthquake's epicenter was located in...
California’s Ban on Cruising Has Been Lifted, And Other New Laws L.A. Drivers Should Know
The new year came a cavalcade of polished chrome through East Los Angeles. A crush of L.A. car clubs celebrated with a New Year's Day cruise along Whittier Boulevard yesterday, in which over 200 lowriders rallied over the reversal of anti-cruising laws enacted on the first day of 2024. NBC...
Street Vending Activist Edin Enamorado and Five Others Denied Bail Once Again
Wednesday morning marked day three of court hearings for the eight street vending activists arrested by The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department as part of their “Operation Accountability,” which happened exactly two weeks ago today and continues to draw protests in defense of the activists. According to...
The 37 Best Books About Los Angeles Culture (and Beyond) Published In 2023
As of December 17th, I finished 111 books in 2023. I sleep surrounded by books. I am always reading. Besides my wife, kids, and my city, books are everything to me. I read widely across genres, though I especially focus on Los Angeles, architecture, crime fiction, music, and poetry. But this list also includes books about California, the Southwest, hip hop, urban studies, deep ecology, and ethnomusicology, along with some unexpected selections.
Homeless Chinese Man In DTLA Goes Viral With ‘American-Style Begging’ Videos, Branding Him Both a Hero and Villain Across the Pacific
Every day, 2 million people on Chinese social media wake up to this catchphrase emanating from a tent in Downtown L.A. The speaker, known as “Gold-medal lecturer of Fatman Ding Plaza (丁胖子金牌讲师)” or “Prof. Fatman Ding (丁胖子讲师)," is originally from Luzhou, Sichuan, China and has become an unexpected internet sensation.
Wrongfully Imprisoned L.A. Public Defender Coming Back Home After Prisoner Swap
Eyvin Hernandez, a Los Angeles County public defender who had been imprisoned in Venezuela since March 2022, was on his way back to the United States Wednesday as part of a sweeping prisoner exchange announced by the White House. President Joe Biden said a total of 10 Americans who had...
The 11 Best Tacos Along Metro’s B Line
Metro’s B Line keeps it direct, simple, and packed with epic tacos. One of only two L.A. trains running underground, the B traces the shadow of Pacific Electric’s former train line, bringing you from North Hollywood through Hollywood and KTown before finally depositing you at Union Station, with many of the city’s favorite tacos along the way.
What Does ‘Affordable Housing’ Really Mean In Los Angeles?
The term “affordable housing” is ubiquitous in L.A.’s political discourse—and for good reasons. With rent prices and the cost of living on the rise, L.A. is becoming increasingly unaffordable for the average resident, with measurable impacts on the city. Right now, almost 30% of the nation's...
L.A. County to Reestablish $20,000 Reward In Mitrice Richardson’s Disappearance and Death
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected today to re-establish a $20,000 reward offer for information leading to a conviction in the death of Mitrice Richardson, a woman who went missing after being released from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station in 2009. Richardson was released Sept. 17, 2009,...
Opinion: It’s Time To Replace ‘No Vending Zone’ Signs with Ones That Read ‘Small Business Corridors’
You’ve seen the signs: huge block letters declaring Hollywood Boulevard and the surrounding community a “No Vending Zone,” complete with a big red line crossing out a silhouette image of a street vendor. While this intimidating signage accurately represents the economic erasure that vendors in L.A. have long experienced, the actual policy is illegal.
Holiday Sale: L.A. TACO Memberships Are Now 30% Off Until End of 2023
Dear reader, thanks for clicking through to this post and taking the time to read our editorial trompo. By doing just that, you are already supporting us, and you'll get bonus points if you share this post on your personal social accounts!. But the most direct and real way—and real...
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