Ten Pro L.A. Gamers Tell Us How to Make Money Playing Video Games For a Living
How to win thousands in prize money and amass millions of followers, according to the experts.
Seven Dancers Proving L.A.’s Burlesque Scene Is the Best in the World
In a city where younger generations aren't necessarily going out, drinking, or dancing the way they used to, burlesque quietly continues to thrive.
EXCLUSIVE: Cuban Asylum Seeker Deported to Africa Without ID, Money, or Cell Phone
Around 80 detainees were forcibly deported to the Central African Republic, which the U.S. strongly advises against visiting due to potential danger. L.A. TACO spoke with 37-year-old Aristides Fernandez Garcia, who has no idea what the future looks like after his 90-day visa expires.
How (and Why) to Remove Yourself From Data Miners Tracking You, Using California’s New Privacy Website
Data brokers sell everything they know about you—browsing history, pregnancies, Social Security numbers—to organizations like ICE and CBP, under a recent LexisNexis contract worth up to $22.1 million.
Watts’ Viral Tri-Tip BBQ Smoker Just Wanted to Feed His Sick Dad. Now He Feeds a Community
Raul Martinez Jr. of 105BBQ tells L.A. TACO, "Pre-orders sell out within days of posting." People DM him offering to pay in advance, just to hold a spot.
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Cockroach Found in Adelanto ICE Detention Cell
A detainee from Adelanto ICE Detention Center showed L.A. TACO a live cockroach during a video call. It’s not the first time they have found roaches in their cell.
Three DIY Zine Makers to Support In a Time When Their Craft Is Criminalized
Followed by federal immigration agents or asked to take down their zines, these artists are aware of the danger that comes with speaking out and still going strong.
A Persian-Mexican Jam For Hoja Santa Lamb Shanks and Flash Tattoos
“There's . . . nowhere else, other than L.A., where you’d find these two cultures in such proximity, which is also why there are so many half-Persian, half-Mexican people,” the party organizer says.
Here’s Every Single Death Linked to Immigration Enforcement Since Trump’s Raids Began in 2025
We hope this register offers a moment to remember the names and stories of the victims. For each one, we’ve included the backstory we were able to gather alongside the official account from government agencies.
South Central Is Going Old School to Revive Its Economy: Coupons
“Many people think they have to go out of South Central to enjoy good-quality food, good-quality anything, but with this passport, we hope it makes people realize that they have quality right here in these neighborhoods," co-creator Patricia Amador says.
The Unlikely Sisterhood of Women Skaters in Santa Monica
At The Cove Skatepark in Santa Monica, your age, gender, or experience level doesn't matter.
U.S. Congressman Accuses ICE Of Hiding Deaths In Its Custody
“ They're trying to underreport what is happening and trying to skew the numbers. We already know the number is higher than it's ever been,” Rep. Rob Menendez told the media in a press call on August 3.