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Lexis-Olivier Ray Artist & Award-Winning Investigative Reporter Based in L.A. 347-644-0191 for news tips

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Joey Scott @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Latest from me for @lataco.bsky.social x @lapublicpress.bsky.social: Los Angeles County Supervisors voted 4-1 to delay the vote on a motion that’d publicly identify deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. lapublicpress.org/2026/09/lasd...
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LA County supervisors delay vote to identify deputy gangs in sheriff's department
A new proposal is the latest effort to address LA's notorious deputy gang problem.
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LA Podcast @lapodcast.org · 19/09/2026
LA Podcast is finally on Bluesky... only two years late! What'd we miss?!?
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In 2006, Luis Salinas was convicted of attempted murder for a shooting he had no knowledge of. Since then another man confessed to being the sole shooter + the victim admitted they misidentified Salinas. Despite new evidence, the DA is fighting to keep Salinas in prison. lataco.com/luis-salinas...
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The Whole 'Hood Knows He's Innocent. Will He Finally Be Freed After 20 Years In Prison? ~ L.A. TACO
A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost him his freedom. Then, the actual shooter confessed. Will a judge free him?
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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
OpenAI and Microsoft admitted LLMs are predatory tech built on “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions,” and the “largest theft of labor in human history.” An internal Microsoft document said AI has created a “doom loop” that is killing “the entire web.” www.404media.co/doom-loop-op...
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‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft
"Millions of people around the world will soon consider large models ‘hoovering up’ all their work to be an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions."
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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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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is a story about a possible wrongful conviction, but also a story about the many ways in which the criminal legal system fails people. Not just people like Salinas, but also victims of crimes. lataco.com/luis-salinas...
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The Whole 'Hood Knows He's Innocent. Will He Finally Be Freed After 20 Years In Prison? ~ L.A. TACO
A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost him his freedom. Then, the actual shooter confessed. Will a judge free him?
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
All of the photos that I shot for this story were photographed on 35mm and Polaroid film stock!
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Out of all the stories I've written, I'm most proud of this one. It's a LONG read (10,000 words!) but I promise you it is worth reading and will hopefully leave you with a bit of hope. 💚 lataco.com/luis-salinas...
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The Whole 'Hood Knows He's Innocent. Will He Finally Be Freed After 20 Years In Prison? ~ L.A. TACO
A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost him his freedom. Then, the actual shooter confessed. Will a judge free him?
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Paywall for this story has been lifted. Check it out and send it to a friend! @lataco.bsky.social
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
My latest wrongful conviction story got a nice shout out in the @themarshallproject.org Opening Statements Newsletter this morning!!! Read the full story here (no paywall!) - lataco.com/luis-salinas...
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Paywall for this story has been lifted. Check it out and send it to a friend! @lataco.bsky.social
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sahra sulaiman @sahrasulaiman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Today! Leimert Blvd and 43rd Pl to be renamed “Ben Caldwell Square” The dedication ceremony honoring the extraordinary contributions of artist, filmmaker, mentor, & visionary Ben Caldwell is at 9:30am. Stay for a full afternoon of "Ben Caldwell Day" celebrations! la.streetsblog.org/2026/08/30/t...
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Today! Leimert Boulevard and 43rd Pl to be renamed "Ben Caldwell Square" - Streetsblog Los Angeles
The dedication ceremony honoring the extraordinary contributions of artist, filmmaker, mentor, and visionary Ben Caldwell takes place Sunday, August 30, at 9:30 a.m.
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Christinabobeena @christinabobeena.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
So good! This article alone is worth the membership 😎
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost Luis Salinas his freedom. Then, another man confessed to the shooting. Will a judge free Salinas? Read the full 10,000 word investigation: lataco.com/luis-salinas...
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The Whole 'Hood Knows He's Innocent. Will He Finally Be Freed After 20 Years In Prison? ~ L.A. TACO
A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost him his freedom. Then, the actual shooter confessed. Will a judge free him?
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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ICE agent’s gun found in SFO bathroom
A flight attendant found the gun in a restroom stall and reported it to security, an airport spokesperson confirmed.
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sahra sulaiman @sahrasulaiman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This story is worth your time! As Lex notes, it's also so much bigger than this one case.
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Daily Memo, as we knew it, did its job when it was most needed. Now, we are launching a newsletter called ICE Watch that goes right to your inbox every Wednesday. We hope you subscribe: lataco.com/newsletters The full story: lataco.com/ice-watch-ne... By @eltragon.bsky.social
A woman holds up a sign shaped like a butterfly with the words “NO ICE” painted on.

Headline reads “Our Plabook Against ICE Burnout”
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Luis Salinas has spent two decades fighting a life sentence in prison for attempted murder. Despite newly uncovered evidence, Salinas remains in prison, unsure if his conviction will be overturned. Read the full story here: lataco.com/luis-salinas... 🎥: @shoton35mm.bsky.social
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In 2006, Luis Salinas was convicted of attempted murder for a shooting he had no knowledge of. Since then another man confessed to being the sole shooter + the victim admitted they misidentified Salinas. Despite new evidence, the DA is fighting to keep Salinas in prison. lataco.com/luis-salinas...
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The Whole 'Hood Knows He's Innocent. Will He Finally Be Freed After 20 Years In Prison? ~ L.A. TACO
A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost him his freedom. Then, the actual shooter confessed. Will a judge free him?
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost Luis Salinas his freedom. Then, the actual shooter confessed. Will a judge free him? Read the full 10,000 word investigation: lataco.com/luis-salinas... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social
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Headline reads “The Whole ‘Hood Knows He’s Innocent. Will He Finally Be Freed After 20 Years In Prison?”
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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
HELP ME FIND EVIDENCE! Looking for photo/video of federal agents pepper spraying press or protesters AT HEAD OR FACE from close range. Especially MK9 (big 18oz cans below) from under 6 feet away, or smaller canisters (~3oz) from under 3 feet. Ideally in LA post-June 2025, but anywhere/time helps.
PHOTO COURTESY KAYJEL MAIRENA via US Press Freedom Tracker: https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/photojournalist-hit-with-chemical-irritant-pepper-sprayed-at-la-protest/PHOTO COURTESY JOSE MEJIA via US Press Freedom Tracker:
https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/photojournalist-pepper-sprayed-by-dhs-officer-at-la-immigration-protest/
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Back in May, @shoton35mm.bsky.social was citied for allegedly stepping into the street while covering a protest. These are the sort of risks reporters take to bring you vital coverage. If you’d like to continue supporting Lexis and the rest of our staff, become a member today: lataco.com/join
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A criminal case for “misdemeanor sexual battery” was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. However, “the case was declined due to insufficient evidence,” says a spokesperson for D.A. Nathan Hochman. The full story: lataco.com/francisco-so... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social
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Headline reads “Scoop: Former L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy Sent Dick Pics To ‘Vulnerable’ Women That He Met While On Duty“
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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 23/07/2026
The best way to help Hell Gate grow? Grab a subscription! And there's no better time to do so than this week during our 99-Cent T-shirt Sale! A month of a Supporter subscription *and* a "Welcome to Fear City" T-shirt for only 99 cents! hellgatenyc.com/99-cent-t-sh...
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 22/07/2026
📣 At the top of the hour: Join our webinar to learn how Trump's "domestic terrorism" memo silences free speech and could be used to target outlets, journalists, and confidential sources. W/ @drboguslaw.bsky.social, @chipgibbons.bsky.social, @faizapatel.bsky.social RSVP: freedom.press/NSPM-7
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
On June 23, a jury unanimously found the LAPD and City of Los Angeles liable for breaking Pablo Vera’s arm during the Lakers NBA Finals celebrations in October of 2020. The full story: lataco.com/lakers-fan-l... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social and Lizbeth Solorzano
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Headline reads “Lakers Fan Injured By LAPD During NBA Finals Celebrations Receives Historic Payout”
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El Random Hero @elrandomhero.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
"A tasty meal & cold beer hits differently when you’ve just narrowly avoided arrest, even if you’re covered from head to toe in a chemical substance banned in warfare." @shoton35mm.bsky.social lataco.com/restaurants-...
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Investigations Newsletter: The Restaurants Feeding L.A’s 'Most Wanted' Journalist ~ L.A. TACO
A tasty meal and cold beer hits differently when you’ve just narrowly avoided arrest, even if you’re covered from head to toe in a chemical substance banned in warfare.
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
INVESTIGATIVE NEWSLETTER: "Frankly, I’m tired of being shot, inhaling tear gas, and being detained. And in some ways, protests have become predictable." Become a member to read the full story: lataco.com/do-protests-... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social
A police cruiser set on fire in the middle of a street.

Headline reads “Do Protests Actually Work? According to This Author, No.”
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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
"What we always like to say here at CalSTA and with Cal-ITP is that we want you to be able to pay for transit like you pay for coffee." I talked to CalSTA's @hunterowens.net about why Metro moving to contactless debit/credit payments is such a big deal — and for more reasons than just convenience
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Finally you can pay for Metro like you pay for a coffee
It's called open loop, and it's a huge deal
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U.S. Press Freedom Tracker @pressfreedomtracker.us · 12/05/2026
At least three other journalists — @tinadesireeberg.com, @melbuer.bsky.social and @shoton35mm.bsky.social — were detained in the police kettle alongside Stern that night. All three were ultimately released without charges.
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Incident Database
The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker is a database of press freedom incidents in the United States — everything from arrests of journalists and the seizure of their equipment to interrogations at the U.S. b...
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 08/05/2026
The @pressfreedomtracker.us has recorded nearly 200 LAPD press freedom violations involving journalists. On May Day, reporters were handcuffed and struck with batons. With the World Cup coming to LA, FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social challenged LAPD to prevent an international incident. Watch ⬇️
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Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
BREAKING: After nearly 3 months on strike, the staff union (WGSU) at the Writer's Guild of America has finally reached a TA with WGA leadership. A ratification vote will happen in the coming days. www.instagram.com/p/DYFoenWD5R...
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Writers Guild Staff Union (WGSU) on Instagram
111 likes, 19 comments - wgsunion on May 8, 2026
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
My 15th time in the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker 😡 'Reporter ticketed, jabbed with police baton at LA protest' @freedom.press pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incident...
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Reporter ticketed, jabbed with police baton at LA protest
L.A. Taco reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray was cited by police, kettled and shoved with a police baton while covering a workers’ …
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U.S. Press Freedom Tracker @pressfreedomtracker.us · 05/05/2026
Reporter @shoton35mm.bsky.social of @lataco.bsky.social was ticketed by police, kettled and shoved with a baton while covering a “May Day Strong” rally in LA on May 1.
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Reporter ticketed, jabbed with police baton at LA protest
L.A. Taco reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray was cited by police, kettled and shoved with a police baton while covering a workers’ …
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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
To mark #WorldPressFreedomDay this Sunday, I wrote a short piece for @jamuseum.bsky.social's Democracy Center on importance of documenting history through #journalism. Quick way to catch up on problems on ground in LA and to illustrate why press is so critical to a functioning democracy.
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Democracy Depends on Cameras Rolling, from Hollywood to the World Stage - Preserving Democracy
History cannot be stopped, but it can be captured. We know these moments because someone was there to document them.
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Lexis-Olivier Ray (2026)
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Footage of LAPD officers detaining me for allegedly being in the road while covering the May Day protest in Downtown for @lataco.bsky.social. You can clearly see that other people are in the road. But I was the only person who was detained and cited. Video by Benjamin Hanson.
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
LAPD Officer Louie Gener wearing a "MEDIC, KINDA..." patch yesterday during the May Day protest in Downtown. @lataco.bsky.social
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Yesterday, LAPD officer Cisneros Escoto jabbed me in my chest w/ her baton when I calmly asked for her serial number. I was asking for her serial number because a few moments earlier she shoved me with her baton while I filmed an arrest. This happened while LAPD kettled mostly press.
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Photos of LAPD officers detaining me for allegedly stepping into the street while covering a protest by the great Carrie Schreck (who is not on BlueSky). @lataco.bsky.social
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Tonight LAPD officers arrested @westonrowland.bsky.social, an attorney involved in the L.A. Press Club lawsuit against the LAPD for violating press rights. @lataco.bsky.social
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Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Alright, after a short bit of confusion earlier, now getting confirmation that Nick Stern and Weston Rowland (the attorney) have been released. Both uninjured.
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Joey Scott @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
They arrested my public records lawyer tonight!
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Ricci @riccisergienko.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Hours later, LAPD just arrested Weston Rowland, an attorney who is involved in the LA press club lawsuit against LAPD for violating press rights. Cc @adamrose.bsky.social @westonrowland.bsky.social
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LAPD officers arrest Weston Rowland, an attorney who is involved in the Lapressclub lawsuit against LAPD for violating press rights.
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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
While covering a May Day protest in Downtown this afternoon for @lataco.bsky.social an LAPD officer detained me and cited me for (drum roll) - allegedly standing in the street.
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Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Back at the MDC, bike cops pulled up, pulled Lex from @lataco.bsky.social behind the line, and are citing him for apparently not being on the sidewalk We now have hundreds of cops back here at the MDC
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Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
They are pulling press members out one by one, leaving what looks like just four protesters. Just after I typed this, Nick Stern, reporter, was arrested. I havent been asked yo
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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Leaked LAPD records reveal officers in fireworks blast received only brief suspensions. Good get from @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Leaked LAPD records reveal officers in fireworks blast received only brief suspensions
The LAPD has cited state law as the reason for not disclosing information related to the June 2021 explosion that leveled much of a South L.A. city block, but investigative files associated with the i...
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
In late March, 18-year-old Tucker Collins was on his way to completing his first year of college at the University of Southern California (USC), unaware of the life-altering events that were to come. The full story: lataco.com/usc-student-... By Lizbeth Solorzano and @shoton35mm.bsky.social
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Headline reads “A Freshman At USC Got a New Camera For Christmas, Then Lost His Eye To a ‘Less-Lethal’ At a Protest”
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
For 420, we taste-tested 3 classic Chinatown meals at Philippe’s, LaSorted's, and Juanitas Cafe sober vs 🍃🔥💨 🎥: @marinamasako.bsky.social @shoton35mm.bsky.social Julianne Le, Lizbeth Solorzano, Izzy Ramirez
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