The Ashes of Altadena, In Photos. Horrendous fires have tragically ravaged Altadena, the mountainside city of 42,000 residents, leaving more than 5,000 structures burned and lost, including neighbors' homes, businesses, cars, RVs, homes, and sheds.

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Jan 22, 2025 · L.A.’s Modern Mexican Food Scene Shines In the 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist Announcement. Today's modern Mexican nominees in L.A. and its surrounding areas are being recognized on a national level, sweet vindication against those who express reservations against a taco (or concha) for being delicious, "but a little expensive."

Jan 6, 2025 · 13 Taquerías Offering Free Tacos to First Responders. Not only are these among L.A.'s best when it comes to serving great food, they're run by some of L.A.'s best people who are kindly offering famous tacos, mariscos, pozole, and more to those doing their best to help the city.

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Jan 24, 2025 · City Displaces Dozens of Street Vendors After Installing Blocks-Long Fence in MacArthur Park “This feels like gentrification happening before us, and at the end of the day, the crime is still there, and the sale of illegal drugs is still there,” said Juan Rodriguez, a local street vendor organizer and advocate, during an interview with L.A.TACO.

Jan 22, 2025 · L.A.'s modern Mexican restaurants have been fighting an uphill battle since tacos first passed the $5 price line. However, today marks a noticeable turning point in the dining category, as five respected establishments in the genre have been named as esteemed semifinalists in the 2025 James Beard Awards.. Out of the nearly 50,000 Mexican restaurants that are in business in the U.S., Los ...

Oct 1, 2024 · To live and eat tacos in Los Angeles. As the L.A.'s first publication dedicated to finding the best tacos, we are ranking our fine taco scene for the first time ever. It's the guide to end all other taco guides and dedicated to our members who support us and to the best damn city in the world—complete with a map. Happy 69ing. TACOS FOREVER.

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Dec 31, 2024 · L.A. TACO takes pride in covering communities and culture in stories that reflect Los Angeles' diverse history, music, and people, from revisiting famous film locations to documenting local punk shows, and highlighting the hard-working people behind some of your favorite businesses in the city.. Here, we've rounded up L.A. TACO's most-read culture features of the year for your enjoyment.