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Last Night’s Taco Stand Robbery in South L.A. Marks Seventh Similar Assault Against Street Vendors Since May 1st
“It happened so fast...the guys were in a rush...they left with so little,” Oscar Lozano told KTLA early this morning, recounting the moment that two armed suspects robbed his taco stand on Towne and Manchester Avenues in South L.A. The robbery occurred at 10:30 PM last night, and no...
It’s Modelo Time: The Mexican Lager Is Now the Best-Selling Beer In U.S.
After months of boycott from right-wing and conservative beer drinkers, Bud Light's ranking in American beer sales has slipped to #2. The new best-performing beer in the country is now Modelo Especial. This is according to retail dollar sales in the month ending June 3, according to Nielsen data analyzed by Bump Williams Consulting.
Here’s What Police Say They’re Doing to Stop Street Takeovers and Racing In L.A.
The sounds of engines gunning and rubber squealing have caused a nightly cacophony for parts of Los Angeles since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a veritable epidemic of street racing and street takeovers seemed to wash over our freeways and traffic intersections in the last three years. But...
Through Their Conchas, This Huntington Park Panadería Celebrates Pride Month by Giving Back to LGBTQ Youth
For the past three years, Los Angelitos Bakery in Huntington Park has been giving back to the LGBTQ plus community through their soft and pillowy conchas, and this year is no exception. The bakery has been serving the Huntington Park community for the past 31 years and is celebrating Pride...
The Best 13 Tacos in Tijuana, Available Only In Our Printable ‘Tijuana Week’ Pocket Guide
In case you missed it, L.A. TACO published some of the most profound and insightful features of 2023 in a collaboration TIJUANA WEEK package with USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism last week. It had nine features about its emerging food and drink culture, and one video about Tijuana's first heirloom corn tortillería and masa-based restaurant.
<strong>Dodger Blues: A Queer, Academic Breakdown of Pride Night ‘Cultures Wars’ That Hit Home </strong>
The Dodgers haven’t even hosted their 10th annual “LGBTQ+ Pride Night” at Dodger Stadium yet, but it’s already been generating controversy for weeks. The Dodgers’ Pride Night grabbed local and national headlines on May 17, when the team announced on Twitter that it would no longer give a Community Hero Award to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an activist order of queer and trans nuns, during a pre-game ceremony.
The Regional Connector: How to Use Metro’s New Rail Opening
At long last, the Regional Connector is opening! After being under construction for nearly a decade and going through many delays, Angelenos will finally be able to take advantage of the new subway tunnel on June 16. However, most people are confused about what exactly is changing. Even people who...
El Chapo’s Wife Moved To San Pedro Halfway House, Scheduled To Be Released In Fall
Emma Modesta Coronel, the 33-year-old wife of former Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been moved out of federal prison and to a halfway house in San Pedro. The transfer happened at the end of May, bringing the former teen beauty queen from The Federal Medical Center, Carswell Air Force Base, a federal penitentiary for women in Fort Worth, Texas, primarily those with special medical or mental health needs.
May the Brew Be With You: Craft Beer Meets Science Fiction At Tijuana’s Newest Craft Brewery
Farland Aleworks, a Tijuana microbrewery inspired by the cosmic energies of “Star Wars,” “Rick and Morty,” and “The Mandalorian,” specializes in lager beers and sci-fi allusions. The brewery is drenched in them. One beer here is named “Yoda." Not for the green puppet of...
San Fernando Police Officer Charged With Swiping Arrestee’s Cash
On Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors charged San Fernando Police Officer Jeffrey King with robbery for allegedly stealing cash from an arrestee last June. According to prosecutors, King was reportedly responding to a possible domestic violence call on June 21 at a house in San Fernando when he "took cell phones and cash" from a suspect who was restrained.
Four Things to Buy at Tijuana’s Largest Mercado For Your Loved Ones Back Home
Whether you're seeking out the perfect gift that will even impress your parents, or simply locating a decent place to alleviate the stress of souvenir shopping, Tijuana's Mercado Miguel Hidalgo guarantees the perfect recuerdo. Located on the western edge of the city’s bustling Zona Río, just two miles from the...
Tacos in the Outfield: Meet the East L.A. Taquero Who Got His Start Selling Carne Asada Inside Tijuana’s Baseball Stadium
In east Tijuana, two mountaintops meet above the baseball field of los Toros de Tijuana. As you enter the gates of Estadio Chevron, the smell of elote and chile fills the air between you and your fellow fans. An array of taco vendors surround the stadium showing off regional renditions...
The Secret Motorcycle Gang History of Tijuana’s Best Fish Tacos
Less than two miles away from the border, sandwiched between two OXXOs, you will find the best Ensenada-style taco in Tijuana. Here’s the cold hard taco truth: Even great Ensenada-style tacos in L.A. don’t hold a candle to the unrivaled and low-key Tacos de Pescado Alicia. These tacos...
Tasting Your Way Through Tijuana’s Vastly Underrated Local Cheese Scene and Where to Find It to Bring Back Home
Great cheeses do not only come from Europe. Latinos in Los Angeles have always known this. Some of the earliest memories a lot of us have involve suitcases full of potent, stinky cheese brought in from our parents' home countries. All are made with raw milk, which is strangely illegal in the United States.
Spot Check: A Chilled 40 Oz. With Caviar-Topped Tamales at a Fine-Dining Restaurant In Downtown
Spot Check! Welcome to L.A. TACO’s latest column, where we bring you the latest and most exciting openings, pop-ups, finds, and food events around all of Los Angeles this week. Francisco Aguilar, owner and chef of L.A.'s acclaimed Simón seafood truck, will be cooking six-course "Mariscos Chingones" dinners on...
Social Distortion Frontman and Orange County Punk Icon Mike Ness Diagnosed with Stage One Cancer
Mike Ness, the iconic Fullerton-raised frontman of Social Distortion, posted on Instagram yesterday morning that he has been diagnosed with stage one tonsil cancer. As a result, Social Distortion has canceled all upcoming tour dates in the U.S. and Canada while the singer recovers. Notes of support immediately started to...
How the Caesar Salad’s Tijuana Origins Became the Border City’s Secret Legacy
After all, the Caesar salad is Mexican. The Caesar salad is a quiet staple of Tijuana’s culture, a recipe of our own, which appealed to the upper echelons of society during the Prohibition era. The story of its creation, the truth of which is commonly lost amongst the many stereotypes surrounding Tijuana, is one not just of class but establishment in Tijuana. The Caesar salad in Tijuana represents hope that a day’s work could eventually result in your own legacy. The talent behind it is recognized regardless of who it is coming from, be it a waiter, a street vendor or performer or a world recognized chef like Javier Plascencia, owner of the Hotel Caesar in Tijuana.
The Five Best Coffee Shops in Tijuana
If you’re new to Tijuana’s food scene, coffee might not be the first thing that comes to mind. In a city known for tacos and violence, it’s no surprise coffee isn’t always at the forefront of newcomers’ minds. As Mexico continues to push its way...
Headlines: McDonald’s Working Conditions Protests Enter 6th Day in East L.A. Following Woman’s Death
Welcome to L.A. TACO’s daily news briefs, where we bring our loyal members, readers, and supporters the latest headlines about Los Angeles politics and culture. Stay informed and look at it closely. —East L.A.: Staff at an East L.A. McDonald's continue to strike over working conditions, entering the sixth...
Twelve Essential Safety Tips While Traveling in Mexico From Tijuana’s Most Famous Security Expert (and Former Cop)
Former Tijuanense police officer Ed Calderón has witnessed kidnappings, the torture techniques of criminals, the execution of “snitches,” and even rescued a woman who was held captive by pirates for ten years. Still, he says Tijuana is safe to visit—it's just a matter of doing your research and having common sense.
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