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Yesterday, community groups and immigrant advocates started a 96-mile pilgrimage from the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to the Metropolitan Detention Center in DTLA to call for an end to all detention centers and an end to cruel immigration policy. 🎥: Erwin Recinos and Aisha Wallace-Palomares

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Using data from The Deportation Project, L.A. TACO broke down the nearly 4,000 logged apprehensions in L.A. County by neighborhood and city. The full story: lataco.com/ice-kidnappi... By @eltragon.bsky.social

A shot of the L.A. skyline taken from a park.

Headline reads "ICE Kidnappings By Neighborhood In L.A. County"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

To quote the late and great MF DOOM: “If yer gonna hate, might as well get yer rumors straight.” Apt words when it comes to your L.A. team and its ownership group. The full guide: lataco.com/fascist-la-s... By @afroxander.bsky.social and Ivan Ehlers

An illustration of arms in red sleeves held straight up while a basketball flies in the space around.

Headline reads "‘How Fascist Is Your L.A. Sports Team?’: A Guide by L.A. TACO"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happening this Saturday, the CIELO Fund brunch is celebrating recipients and grantees, including L.A. TACO! We’re thrilled to spend an afternoon with the community helping us make IE TACO a reality. RSVP today: www.iegives.org/cielobrunch2...

A flyer featurinf four people wearing caps that read "IE TACO." Text placed at the center reads "Free IE TACO cap for the first 200 ticket buyers! RSVP today!"

There is a QR code on the right-side corner for more details on the CIELO Fund brunch.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are mourning the losses from NBC4 and Telemundo 52's recent helicopter crash, yet not asking the question: Is the benefit of in-air reporting worth the risk? The full story: lataco.com/do-we-need-n... By Scott Shulman

A man with a camera hanging out the side of a helicopter.

Headline reads "I Was an Airborne Cameraman for Decades. This Is Why We Need to Retire News Choppers"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In recent months, the planned safety upgrades for a mile-long stretch of road near Griffith Park have grown highly contentious for Los Angeles politicians, street safety advocates, and nearby cemeteries. Read the full report here: lataco.com/forest-lawn-... 🎥: @marinamasako.bsky.social

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

L.A. TACO reached out to Brew Ha Ha’s contact email asking if Cameron Collins still supports Trump or regrets it, but there was no response. This is the second time Collins has refused comment when requested by us. The full story: lataco.com/punk-in-the-... By @theglutster.bsky.social

Art in similar style to a punk fest flyer that depicts Donald Trump and Cameron Collins at the center with rows of masked immigration agents behind them. "Silver-dollars over any moral principles" is written at the top.

Headline reads "Trump-Donating Promoter Behind ‘Punk in the Park’ Tries Comeback With New OC Music Fest"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

An Appeals Court panel has ruled that federal agents can legally search through travelers' cell phones without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or a warrant when they cross an international border. The full story: lataco.com/phone-survei... By Izzy Ramirez

An aerial shot of the U.S.-Mexico border between San Diego and Tijuana.

Headline reads "The U.S. Government Quietly Just Made It Legal to Go Through Your Phone at the Borde"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ICE is scouting men driving to work early in the morning, but DoorDashers are most at risk while they drive all day for work. Read more from the ICE Watch newsletter: lataco.com/ice-watch-dr... By @eltragon.bsky.social

A masked ICE agent looks down at his phone.

Headline reads "ICE Watch: Driving To Work or For DoorDash? They’re Hunting You"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There’s a taco for every occasion, that’s why we tried tacos ranging from $1 to $100. Stop #3 on our tour? Tacos Royale. To see all five locations we visited, watch the full episode on Youtube: youtu.be/KP6XECBfPMs?...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The city recently came under fire for threatening to defund its public library to mitigate its debt, but it had no issue passing a $150,000 marketing campaign for Long Beach calling it "Vibe City." The full story: lataco.com/long-beach-v... By @lesbrains.bsky.social

The outside of a Long Beach building with a banner that reads "Long Beach Vibe City."

Headline reads "Opinion: Long Beach’s ‘Vibe City’ Rebrand Is a Slap in the Face to Locals Living in Poverty"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

L.A. has no shortage of wellness-focused retreats, seminars, and classes. At Moon Soul Sound Baths, certified sound bath facilitator Alice Moon leads attendees through both sober and 420-friendly “restorative experiences.” The full story: lataco.com/mattress-sto... By Karina Soriano

An overhead shot of a dark matress store where people are on the beds meditating while a women at the center leads a sound bath.

Headline reads "Can a Mattress Store Double as a Spiritual Awakening Haven?"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

L.A. TACO embraced the puppet within and let out their inner child to enjoy this year’s Bob Baker Day! 🎭🎪🎠🤹🏽‍♂️ Hosted by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, this annual event could be considered the most whimsical day of the year. 🎥: Michael McDermit and Lauren Bethke

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“ProMomme” gives you another side of the story—the raw, complicated, and authentic reality of motherhood while working in the adult entertainment industry. The full story: lataco.com/promomme-sex... By Lauren Bethke

A magazine cover featuring an image of a women in a red latex dress washing dishes in a kitchen sink.

Headline reads "“ProMomme: A Sex Worker’s Guide to Parenting” Is the Rawest Magazine We’ve Ever Seen"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Finding the book you want is instant when shopping online. But it’s vastly more fun to visit a bookstore or library and browse your way to your next great read. The full guide: lataco.com/best-booksto... By Hadley Tomicki and L.A. TACO STAFF

The interior of a bookshop where five people are browsing the bookshelves set against a wall.

Headline reads "L.A.'s Best Independent Bookshops to Support Instead of Amazon"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

From L.A.’s most affordable taco to L.A.’s most expensive taco, we found the best of both worlds in this taco-filled city! We visited 5 locations serving tacos priced between $1 and $100 to find out if they’re worth it. 🌮💸 Watch the full episode on Youtube: youtu.be/KP6XECBfPMs

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you want to cut through the campaign hype and see what the mayoral candidates actually plan to do, this article is for you. The full story: lataco.com/karen-bass-n... By Sam Ribakoff

Headshots of Nithya Raman and Karen Bass next to each other and placed over a photo of the L.A. City Hall.

Headline reads "The No-BS Guide to What Karen Bass and Nithya Raman Plan to Do If They’re Elected"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Mark your calendars for a special conversation celebrating the release of our latest magazine! Join us at Skylight Books next Wednesday, September 30 at 7 PM. RSVP now: skylightbooks.com/event/2026-0... The L.A. TACO 2026 Magazine is out now and available for order on shop.lataco.com!

An event flyer for the L.A. TACO release event a Skylight Books happening Wednesday September 30 at 7PM.

The center of the flyer features an image of each of the panelists joining plus a larger image of the magazine cover.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We are beyond ecstatic to announce the return of Deadliner, our radically dank beer. Try it on September 26th at ISM Brewing in Long Beach! As always, L.A. TACO members get discounts! Plus, try a special menu collaboration with Sonoratown. More details here: lataco.com/la-taco-beer...

A flyer for a beer release party happening at ISM Brewing on September 26, 2026 at 3PM. It features the can art, a taco man inside a green lowrider driving by a city skyline.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Black tiger shrimp, rosemary lamb, and steak on stick from chef and cookbook author, Kiano Moju, who celebrates her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage through cooking. There's more things to try in our weekend food guide: lataco.com/east-african... By Hadley Tomicki

A sliver dish with a couple of the skewers options offered by Jikoni.

Headline reads "Where to Find East African’-Style Barbecue with Kenyan Flatbread This Weekend"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We collected the data, ran the numbers, and let them out of their cages. These are their favorite things to eat between two pieces of bread in the city. The full guide: lataco.com/sandwiches-s... By Lauren Bethke

A person wearing a mask half submerged in a bathtub filled with water.

Headline reads "Subs on Subs: The 11 Best Sandwiches in L.A. According to Gimps and Submissives"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Deputy gangs have operated in L.A. County for decades. Since 1973, at least 27 gangs or subgroups have been identified through lawsuits and reports compiled by the department’s independent oversight bodies. The full story: lataco.com/lasd-gang-pr... By @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social

A group of L.A. County sheriffs standing in front of truck with more officers, all in tactical gear.

Headline reads "Could This Proposal Finally Put a Stop to Secret Deputy Gangs In the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department?"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This mattress store in Atwater Village is doubling as a spiritual awakening thanks Alice Moon, the host and facilitator of Moon Soul Sound Bath. 🛏️✨ Full story coming soon to lataco.com. 🎥: Karina Soriano and Erwin Recinos

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Little Ugly's" sourdough bagels are thickly schmeared with a koji-infused homemade cream cheese and topped with sun gold sliced tomatoes or smoked salmon. People are starting to line up for them on weekends on a quiet corner of Long Beach. Read more: lataco.com/little-uglys... By Javier Cabral

A plate with smoked salmon on a poppy seed bagel.

Headline reads "He Makes Some of the ‘Best Pizza in America.’ His New Side-Hustle? Selling Sourdough Bagels"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thanks to @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social and @connectwithjacob.bsky.social for highlighting our newest venture: the L.A. TACO POST. With help from the legendary artist Robbie Conal, we are turning to print to take a stance against Rupert Murdoch’s incursion into our city.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Since 2013, the mile-long stretch has seen 95 crashes and four deaths, including a fatal crash last month that renewed calls for added safety measures. How did plans to make this dangerous road safer become mired in controversy? Read more: lataco.com/forest-lawn-... By @marinamasako.bsky.social

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Activists put pressure on the city, questioning why a business often at the center of ICE raids and accused of mass surveillance sponsored the official celebration of Mexican Independence Day being held today at City Hall. The full story: lataco.com/home-depot-m... By Izzy Ramirez

A stage with a screen that says "El Grito," set up in front of L.A. City Hall.

Headline reads "ICE Raid Hotspot Home Depot Removed as Sponsor of L.A.’s Official Mexican Independence Day Celebration"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A photo essay featuring lowriders, bombs, and all kinds of custom rides were cruising in true L.A. style. Even LAPD shutting down an entrance couldn't completely ruin the family-friendly day. The full story: lataco.com/lowrider-cru... By Erwin Recinos

A brown classic car parked across a street that's lined with palm trees.

Headline reads "This Is How Lowriders In L.A. Do Mexican Independence Day"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

At least three alleged suicide attempts have occurred over the past year at the California City Detention Center. An anonymous source says staff and detainees are at their "breaking limit." The full story: lataco.com/alleged-suic... By Aisha Wallace-Palomares

The outside of the California City Detention Center.

Headline reads "Detainees Are Allegedly Attempting Suicide in California City Detention Center"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Since 1995, this hybrid shop has supplied the Silver Lake community with an unlikely combo: donuts and Chinese food. @marinamasako.bsky.social hopped on @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to learn more about Mom’s Donuts & Chinese Food To-Go. #MetroPartner #GoMetro

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I went to Mercado La Paloma with Memo Torres of @lataco.bsky.social to hear predictions on Gavin Newsom’s potential presidential run, if Trump wants to take over the moon, whether gas prices will drop and if Democratic wins in the midterms will temper ICE raids. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjmm...

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Newsom for Prez? | Trump for the moon?

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The 19-year-old Santa Monica farm-to-table legend is surprisingly now serving a vermilion fish taco, oyster mushrooms al pastor, and pork chops spread with beans and salsa mojcajete. The full weekend guide: lataco.com/rustic-canyo... By Hadley Tomicki

A plate of pork chop with beans and salsa.

Headline reads “The Westside’s Most Thrilling New Modern Mexican Restaurant Is . . . Rustic Canyon!?”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What does it mean for Angelenos to watch their favorite soccer teams from Mexico play in L.A.? ⚽️ We went to two games featuring some of the biggest teams in Liga MX to find out. 🎥: @afroxander.bsky.social

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Los Angeles is the city of asada. In honor of the meat most likely to bring friends and family together, L.A. TACO is proud to present the 19 best carne asadas in L.A., ranked. The full guide: lataco.com/best-carne-a... By @theglutster.bsky.social and L.A. TACO STAFF

Two aaada taco on a wooden cutting board.

Headline reads “Just a Few Months Old, This Taquería Is #1 on Our Best Asada Taco List”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Questions and anxiety, however, still remain for these people and their families. Every option ahead of them now is their worst nightmare come to life. The full story: lataco.com/salvadoran-t... By Memo Torres and Izzy Ramirez

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

L.A. TACO spoke with seven tattoo artists and the founder of a massive tattoo fundraiser who are showcasing that while not everyone can donate funds, they can donate time, their skills, and their hope for a free Palestine. The full story: lataco.com/tattoo-artis... By Izzy Ramirez

A tattooed man holding up two flash sheets with Palestinian-inspired tattoos.

Headline reads “Seven L.A. Tattoo Artists Supporting Palestine Through Ink and Flash Sheets”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

While the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says the Flock cameras installed throughout Altadena have been decommissioned, residents seek further action and demand the removal of these cameras. Read the full report: lataco.com/altadena-flo...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Mistress Cyan’s dungeon sits in an industrial pocket in South L.A., and her clients range from local cops to couples who swear BDSM saved their marriage. The full story: lataco.com/mistress-cya... By Lauren Bethke

A woman with long red hair sits on an office chair behind a desk with whips.

Headline reads “A Kinky Afternoon with L.A.’s Legendary 72-Year-Old Dominatrix”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Across Los Angeles, a generation raised in mesquite smoke and prepping mariscos is choosing legacy over escape. Here's why these five children of immgrants are refusing to let their parents’ hard-won businesses disappear. The full story: lataco.com/next-gen-of-... By Karina Soriano

A woman stands between two young men in front of a taco stand menu. They’re all wearing matching white polos with “Tire Shop Taqueria” printed on them.

Headline reads “They Had Degrees, Careers and Dreams. Then They Came Home to Grow the Family Taquería”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In this world of social media and phone addiction, there’s something extremely satisfying about seeing our work in newsprint and magazine form, and we hope you agree. The full story, plus where to pick up a free copy, here: lataco.com/la-taco-prin...

A woman in a suit reading a newspaper.

Headline reads “L.A. TACO Goes Print!
Our Response to The Fake-News Tabloid Invading Our City”

A close up of the L.A. TACO POST cover.

Text over it reads “This past weekend, we launched the “L.A. TACO POST,” a free, irregularly distributed newspaper packed with exciting and useful stories; everything from where legendary local adult film stars like to eat, to instructions on how to deal with ICE, to our 69 best tacos list.”

Photo of a wall where a poster advertising the L.A. TACO POST is on display.

Text on lower half reads “For the cover, the incomparable artist Robbie Conal even came through with his portrait of the Post’s owner, the man who unleashed Fox News on the world, Rupert Murdoch himself.”

A photo close up of the TACO POST newspaper.

Text placed at the top reads “Quantities are limited, Find the nearest location here: lataco.com/la-taco-post-locations”

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We may seem some genuinely extreme humidity levels along SoCal coastal plain Tue-Wed (yes, even worse than today). As Marie's tropical moisture lingers, temps of 90-100F will combine with dew points of 70F to nearly 80F (!), yielding heat index values as high as ~110F. #CAwx

Map showing predicted heat index values over SoCal on Wed from ECMWF model. They are widely above 100F, and locally as high as 110F.

Map showing predicted humidity (dew point temperatures) over SoCal on Wed from ECMWF model. They are widely above 70F, and locally as high as 80F.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

From Ronald Regan to Donald Trump, Conal has skewered them all in his prints of their twisted visages. He tells us he just made “the angriest poster” of his career. The full story: lataco.com/robbie-conal... By Hadley Tomicki

81-year-old street artist Robbie Conal wheatpasting a print with Donald Trump dressed as Uncle Sam and giving the finger. Top & bottom text read Uncle Don F**ks You.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Can you do an art crawl in Downtown Los Angeles? L.A TACO reporter Karina Soriano hopped on @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to find out! If you love art and hate L.A. parking, this one’s for you 🎨 #GoMetro #MetroPartner

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

From 45-day dry-aged ribeye to marbled, grass-fed wagyu that almost counts as health food, these are L.A. TACO's top 17 steakhouses in Los Angeles. The full guide: lataco.com/best-steakho... By Lauren Bethke, Hadley Tomicki, and Javier Cabral

Sliced steak on a plate.

Headline reads “The 17 Best Steakhouses in Los Angeles, Ranked”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Spaces like Chico gave nearby East L.A. LGBTQIA+ residents a sense of community they often don’t find elsewhere on the Eastside. The full story: lataco.com/chico-monteb... By Erick Gabriel

A man with only underwear dances on a stage in front of a neon sign that says “CHICO.”

Headline reads “After More Than 20 Years, This Iconic Gay Bar In Montebello Is Closing”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Set roughly 120 years apart, new novels by author Naomi Hirahara and actor/comedian Kirk Fox expose the corruption and latent menace just beneath the surface of the City of Angels. The full story: lataco.com/two-contempo... By Mike Sonksen

A black and white photo of the Pasadena City Hall.

Headline reads “From Pasadena to Palmdale: Two Contemporary Noir Novels”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The first ever L.A. TACO x Superchief punk fest is going down this Friday 💥🤘🏼🎸 We’ll be celebrating the release of our latest zine with the best tacos and the best punk bands in L.A. Secure your tickets now: givebutter.com/lataco-zine-...  Or become a member for FREE entry: lataco.com/join

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Greatea Bubble Tea House in Anaheim was a neighborhood staple for four years but closed down after the death of eight-year-old Jasmine. With the help of the community, this grieving mom was able to develop a new venture. The full story: lataco.com/sassy-boba-g... By Julianne Le

A smiling woman inside a boba truck serves out a drink.

Headline reads "Mom Channels Grief into New Boba Truck after Firework Tragically Killed Her Daughter"

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