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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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Keri Blakinger @keribla.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There's an execution scheduled for today in Texas - using the same method, same drug that Tennessee used last week when they tried to kill Christa Pike. Background here: www.propublica.org/article/chri...

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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

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

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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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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Coincidentally thats my bday 😂

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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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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thanks so much for checking out the piece and sharing @sahrasulaiman.bsky.social !!!

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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

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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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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

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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

An illustration of a police officer in tactical gear riding a police horse.

Headline reads “Lakers Fan Injured By LAPD During NBA Finals Celebrations Receives Historic Payout”

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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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Shot On 35mm @shoton35mm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Thanks, Jason! Hope you're doing well.

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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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