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Jared Cowan writes and podcasts about L.A. filming locations. He also works as a photographer and camera operator.

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Jared Cowan

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Film

Revisiting ‘Born in East L.A.’ Film Locations 35 Years Later With Cheech Marin

Alex Dwyer is a freelance writer living in Exposition Park, where he can be found either eating North African Tacos at Revolutionario, covering LAFC matches at Banc of California Stadium, or drinking Wenshan Baozhong — all the while listening to whatever music Los Angeles in the moment requires.

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L.A. Taco Guides

L.A. TACO’s Ultimate Guide to Tea, Boba, & Kombucha in Los Angeles

One of L.A. TACO&#8217;s co-founders, Hadley Tomicki is a writer and editor on food, travel, and culture whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Magazine, UrbanDaddy, High Times, and many other places.

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Hadley Tomicki

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Crime

Tragic San Pedro Shooting Occurred During Softball Game Promoting Peace Among Street Gangs

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Headlines: DTLA Dog Walker Allegedly Attacked and Robbed of Lab and Terrier; Street Vendor Robbed at Gunpoint In Hemet

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Headlines: Rapper Tyga Called Out for Cultural Insensitivity Against Latinos; ‘Celebrity Barber’ Facing Backlash for Confrontation with Frutera

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Headlines: Street Takeover and Car Crash Already at 6th Street Bridge; Untangling the Sheriff ‘Cover-Up’ In Mitrice Richardson’s Suspicious Death

Leonardo is a San Pedran now living and writing out of Simi Valley. Find him @nardrageous on Twitter and Instagram, where he enjoys talking about politics, culture, and sopapillas.

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Personal Essay

A Love Letter to ‘My Grimy’ San Pedro, On The Dawn Of Its Gentrification

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Headlines: Anaheim Barber Shop Owners Find Stolen Olympic Gold Medal In Street; Over 150 Grand Canyon Visitors Sick From Norovirus Outbreak

Janette Villafana is a multimedia journalist from Santa Ana, CA who often covers stories that highlight diverse communities, their issues, success, and personal stories.

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Janette Villafana

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Los Angeles

San Pedro Tamalero Who Was Called An Anti-Mexican Slur Sells Over 2,000 Tamales After Community Shows up to Support

Sam Ribakoff is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker from Long Beach, CA.

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Voter Guide: Know Your District’s City Council Candidate, Including Who Donated to Their Campaign

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