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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

DAILY MEMO: In New Tactic, ICE Kidnaps Random Bystanders Near Foiled Raid Sites 🧵 2 Parts

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

L.A.'s taxidermists are honoring the wildlife we share our city with—parking lots, high-rises, and all. “It’ll last longer than any of us,” Paloma Strong, the 26-year-old owner of Strong Taxidermy, says.

The full story: lataco.com/la-taxidermy...

By Julianne Le
Photos by Erwin Recinos

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

For your own Solidarity Sign and more Know Your Rights resources, visit ilrc.me/protect.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

Not only do the signs offer practical advice on one’s right and secure one’s sense of safety, they show solidarity against the illegal actions of the administration as it does away with due process and ignores our rights.

The full story: lataco.com/solidarity-signs-ilrc

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

Plus, in this weekend’s guide, a Jamaican food truck open until 3 A.M. and specialist fried Chicken-and-caviar sliders with live jazz.

The full guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...

By Hadley Tomicki

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

One in five restaurant workers was born outside the U.S; in California, it’s nearly one in three.

The full story: lataco.com/restaurants-...

By Andrea Borgen Abdallah

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

L.A. TACO is launching our first-ever mini documentary series. Here's how you can be a part of it: givebutter.com/lataco_october

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3d

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3d

DAILY MEMO: Another ICE Detention Death and A Woman is Saved From ICE By Police 🧵 2 parts

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3d

Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.

The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...

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Memo Torres @eltragon.bsky.social · 4d

I used to be able to keep these DAILY MEMOs to under 3 minutes, the last couple videos have been impossible to. ICE is escalating in Los Angeles, just look at the article version with every incident highlighted. This is only what we could confirm, only what we know of. @lataco.bsky.social

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d

DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids The Streets of San Pedro, Long Beach, and More, Kidnapping at Least 30 People
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d

Fueled off a mushroom trip, four kids from East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley created a psychedelic garage band that would end up touring around the world.

The full story: lataco.com/band-levitat...

By @abemarquez.bsky.social

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 4d

Rounding out the latter half of L.A. TACO’s top ten Mexican restaurants are spots that feature chicharrón de salmon, duck confit with smoky mole, and a bonafide street food masterpiece on a tortilla.

Did your favorite spots make the list? Check out the full guide: lataco.com/best-mexican...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d

DAILY MEMO: ICE Agent Claims To Be A Florencia Gang Member While Trying To Detain a Minor 🧵2 parts

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d

Whether you’re in need of a restock or looking to spice things up, this taco sauce has the L.A. TACO seal of approval! 🌶️💥

Grab your bottle at shop.lataco.com

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d

“The law does not permit this kind of prolonged deprivation of an individual’s liberty without any allegations or charges of violating the law,” said Jean Elizabeth Reisz, an attorney representing Marin, who is also a USC law professor.

lataco.com/bayron-rovid...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d

From the first 40 unscratched lottery tickets in California holding potential 1980s fortune to the original "Anarchist Cookbook" pulled from a garage of spiritual texts, this year's fair was a cabinet of curiosities.

By @afroxander.bsky.social

The full story: lataco.com/rare-books-l...

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 5d

From puffy San Antonio-style tacos from a fine-dining chef to a blue tortilla from freshly nixtamlized corn that just so happens to be topped in French fries, these are the L.A. tacos to celebrate with.

The full list: lataco.com/five-best-ta...

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Eileen O’Farrell @ofarrelltalent.bsky.social @ofarrelltalent.bsky.social · 6d

Support LA & her defenders at @lataco.bsky.social

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L.A. TACO Documentary Project

Support our first-ever documentary series and help us bring Los Angeles’ untold stories to the screen.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 6d

DAILY MEMO: The Kidnapping of Latino Workers Continues From California to Chicago

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