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We sat down with the mad minds behind Knott's Scary Farm, Delusion, Dark Harbor, Urban Death, and more to talk about their real-life ghost stories, deepest fears, and best tips for making your friends scream in terror. The full story: lataco.com/halloween-sc... By Hadley Tomicki

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 14h

The first collab between Peanut Butter Wolf and J Dilla? An “illegal bootleg” record out long before Stones Throw’s production of the 2006 album ‘Donuts.’ Hear more about Stones Throw’s long history producing legendary music in our full video: youtu.be/vXJfDOkUYBI

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sale alert: Get 33% off every order from now until Monday! Shop all your L.A. TACO favorites, including the latest zine, Free L.A. t-shirts, and all hats. Order today: shop.lataco.com

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We ranked the 54 best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. These are all places we think will blow you away in one way or another, through food, service, vibe, and more often than not, all of the above. See it all in our interactive guide: lataco.com/best-mexican...

A screenshot of the L.A. TACO best Mexican restaurants interactive guide.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Everyone deserves a place where they can wear a furry head, get slapped by Zangya, drink mysterious green liquids, and spend the day letting their freak flags fly. For one weekend, that vision of paradise was in El Monte. Read more: lataco.com/kimochii-ani... By Lauren Bethke and Emilio Valdez

Two women in white latex bunny costumes posing for the camera.

Headline reads "‘Hentai Bingo’ and Furries Powered El Monte’s Adult Anime Convention"

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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I was floored when I found out a teenager murdered an unhoused Black man over a pack of Swisher Sweets. My latest for @lataco.bsky.social lataco.com/gianni-washi...

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He Was Murdered Over a Pack of Swisher Sweets ~ L.A. TACO

The tragic story of how a gruesome K9 bite exposed a teen's crime spree and the murder of an unhoused Black man.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This past Monday, it appears that an ICE surge has kicked off in the region. L.A. TACO tracked more than 80 people detained across Southern California since Monday, with a heavy emphasis on Santa Maria and San Diego. Read more on what we know about the ICE surge: lataco.com/ice-surges-l...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

These are all places we think will blow you away in one way or another, through food, service, vibe, and more often than not, all of the above. Check out all 54 best Mexican restaurants in L.A.: lataco.com/best-mexican... By L.A. TACO STAFF

A plate of fideo from Bizarra Capital.

Headline reads "The 54 Best Mexican Restaurants In L.A., Ranked"

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Memo Torres @eltragon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

There’s a new ICE surge happening in the Greater Los Angeles Area now. At least 20 people have been taken by noon in Southern California, numbers we haven’t seen in a long time. @lataco.bsky.social

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The tragic story of how a gruesome K9 bite exposed a teen's crime spree and the murder of an unhoused Black man. The full story: lataco.com/gianni-washi... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social

An illustration of a Swisher Sweets pack with bullet holes.

Headline reads “He Was Murdered Over a Pack of Swisher Sweets”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

L.A. TACO recently visited the Stones Throw studio and got a tour from the founder, Peanut Butter Wolf, who shared some of the label’s history, including what it was like to work with Lee “Scratch” Perry. 🎙️ 📀 Catch the full video here: youtu.be/vXJfDOkUYBI

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The truth is, the city isn't particularly motivated to encourage or assist small brick-and-mortars or street vendors. What really gets them salivating is corporate investment. The full story: lataco.com/la-election-... By Jake Hook

A woman in a white polo and green apron flipping tortillas.

Headline reads "Brick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street Vendors"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This unique collaboration between two local legends is paired with slushie sochu margaritas, mariachis, and a free fruit cart at a party on an L.A. sidewalk. There's more to see in our weekend guide: lataco.com/wok-fired-as... By Hadley Tomicki

A wok-fired asada taco served on a platter.

Headline reads "These Wok-Fired Asada Tacos Are Available For Five Days Only, Starting Tonight"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What are the favorite tacos of your favorite adult film star? For Violet Myers the answer is carnitas tacos from Los 5 Puntos. We visited the Boyle Heights location with Myers to learn more about what makes this her #1 pick in all of L.A. 🎥 : Erwin Recinos and Lauren Bethke

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The first debate between candidates for California governor, streamed on CNN on Wednesday night. Two millionaires—one milquetoast and one MAGA—are facing off to decide Californians' fate. The full recap: lataco.com/ca-gubernato... By Sam Ribakoff

Two men in suits stand behind lecterns during a debate.

Headline reads "Becerra Vs. Hilton: Which Gubernatorial Candidate Disgusted Us Less at Last Night’s Debate?"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Most of these photos, showing global subcultures and inked-up artists, are unpublished and only on display at this weekend's gallery in Echo Park, opening tomorrow night. The full story: lataco.com/joe-altmann-... By Héctor Zaldívar

A black and white photo of a large crowd moshing.

Headline reads "Joe Altmann’s ‘Gladiators’ Captures DIY Culture from L.A. to Saigon"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An unannounced change took effect on September 15, adding another layer of difficulty for thousands of families and lawyers trying to locate detained loved ones. Read more: lataco.com/final-remova... By Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Izzy Ramirez, and Jaylyn Preslicka

Two masked immigration agents detaining a man and walking him toward a car.

Headline reads "Read This If Your Loved One Has a Final ‘Removal Order’"

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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

More copies of the L.A. TACO POST will be available around the city later this month, but if you can’t wait, it’s now FREE with any order over $10 on shop.lataco.com at checkout!

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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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