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Col. Gustavo Arellano
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Con su pluma en su mano redux. L.A. Times columnista, Alta Journal co-columnista, KCRW babbler, Kentucky Colonel POR VIDA
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November 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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'Guaranteed Human': Audio giant iHeartMedia says real people, not AI personalities, are at the controls
'Guaranteed Human': Audio giant iHeartMedia says real people, not AI personalities, are at the controls
Radio station DJs now are expected to say "Guaranteed Human," as part of their hourly on-air disclosures. The move comes amid fears about the use of artificial intelligence.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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For my latest PressingIssues.org story, I connected with @conmijente.bsky.social about its new APAGA EL ODIO (Stop the Hate) campaign.

Both Univision and Telemundo sent me statements about the campaign and why they ran DHS ads on Spanish-language TV.
Campaign Calls on Univision and Telemundo to Stop Airing Anti-Immigrant Ads
Mijente’s latest petition says broadcasting DHS commercials betrays Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S.
pressingissues.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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latimes.com
Wait. You can minor in comedy at USC? Yes. Since fall 2015, the university’s School of Dramatic Arts offers the minor and includes classes in medical clowning, improvisation and magic. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-25/usc-comedy-minor?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
Why USC students who want to be doctors and engineers are minoring in comedy
Since 2015, USC's School of Dramatic Arts has offered a minor in comedy performance, but it isn't just aspiring entertainers who pursue the work.
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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longdrivesouth.bsky.social
Pyet DeSpain, author of new cookbook "Rooted in Fire," tells Danielle Dorsey the cooking traditions of Indigenous (North Native American) and Mexican (kinda the same thing already!) cultures overlap more than ever thought. Read more, this week's COOKING — @latimes.com www.latimes.com/food/newslet...
Two recipes that bring Native American traditions to your table
Author Pyet DeSpain's new cookbook "Rooted in Fire" is a warm introduction to Native American cuisine.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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sammyroth.bsky.social
Indigenous residents of New Mexico are suing the state government over an alleged failure to protect them from harmful pollution. The New Mexico Supreme Court has agreed to hear their case: www.hcn.org/articles/wes...
Western climate litigants keep fighting - High Country News
After disappointing losses in Alaska and Montana, an Indigenous-led climate case is making strides in New Mexico.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Tara Reid says a spiked drink 'knocked me out immediately' and led to her hospitalization
Tara Reid says a spiked drink 'knocked me out immediately' and led to her hospitalization
Tara Reid landed in the hospital in Chicago early Sunday morning hours after drinking a glass of wine she alleges had been spiked. 'You have to be really careful with your drink.'
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November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Mission Inn owner Duane Roberts is remembered at Riverside's Festival of Lights, which is called his legacy. Roberts, who died Nov. 1, was honored Saturday at the event he created in 1993. Meanwhile, his family says the hotel is not for sale. www.pressenterprise.com/2025/11/25/m...
Mission Inn owner remembered at Festival of Lights in Riverside
Duane Roberts, who died Nov. 1, was honored at the event he created in 1993, columnist David Allen reports. Meanwhile, his family says the hotel is not for sale.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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markzbarabak.bsky.social
In Texas case, it’s politics vs. race at the Supreme Court, with control of Congress potentially at stake.

SCOTUS savant David G Savage

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In Texas case, it's politics vs. race at the Supreme Court, with control of Congress at stake
Supreme Court's conservatives are not likely to bar Texas from adding new Republican-leaning voting districts.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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knightlat.bsky.social
A smashing retrospective of a seemingly sui generis artist — Robert Therrien died at 71 in 2019 — he takes a prominent place among a number of distinctive painters & sculptors since the 1960s & 1970s in L.A. that don’t seem to fit comfortably within larger categories. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Review: Robert Therrien's smashing retrospective is among the year’s best museum solo shows
Form propels content in Robert Therrien's retrospective at the Broad. 'This Is a Story,' filled with enlarged plates and tables, cheeky chapels and flowing beards, has a charismatic presence.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Before I click, that man is doing God's work.
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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The Daily Memo is absolutely why I subscribed to LA Taco, and why you should, too.
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Must-read by @gustavoarellano.bsky.social about the important and critical work of Memo Torres

“Daily Memo” has become the diary L.A. never asked for but which is now indispensable, documenting in real time one of the most terrifying chapters in the region’s history.
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Commentary: The ex-landscaper behind the deportation diary L.A. never wanted
“Daily Memo” has become the diary Los Angeles never asked for but which is now indispensable, documenting in real time one of the most terrifying chapters in the region's history.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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One of America's TV pastimes is the game show. Why are so many filming overseas?
One of America's TV pastimes is the game show. Why are so many filming overseas?
The questions and gags may be written in Los Angeles or New York. But the cameras are rolling in countries where producers can make them for less.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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You do great work in LAT!
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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“My life has prepared me for this shit. There’s nothing that scares me anymore. So I bury my head into work.
My escapism is the cruel reality of the city right now.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
gustavoarellano.bsky.social
I’m quoted here so read it!
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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cchumphrey.bsky.social
L.A. Taco is essential on-the-ground documentation of how ICE and Border Patrol are terrorizing our communities.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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cnewman.bsky.social
Yes!!! Gustavo + LA Taco = 🌈
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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randyrnbla.bsky.social
Oh @eltragon.bsky.social you are more than “good for this moment.” You are a man revealing the best of LA & the worst of humanity. Proud to be an @lataco.bsky.social member supporting your vital work for our communities-today & into a better future.💙
#FreeLA #ICEOutOfLA
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November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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eltragon.bsky.social
He spent almost a whole day with me. I divulged more than I usually do, things about my personal life I don’t talk about. I appreciated him taking a sincere interest. So just want to say thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for this feature.

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Commentary: The ex-landscaper behind the deportation diary L.A. never wanted
“Daily Memo” has become the diary Los Angeles never asked for but which is now indispensable, documenting in real time one of the most terrifying chapters in the region's history.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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His time on Nickelodeon over, Tiny Chef strikes out on his own
His time on Nickelodeon over, Tiny Chef strikes out on his own
The creators of the small, green, 7-inch animated favorite nicknamed 'Cheffie' discuss navigating the choppy waters of showbiz as independents once more.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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MY LATEST @latimes.com ‬⁩ COLUMNA: The ex-landscaper behind the deportation diary L.A. never wanted. Share, porfas!
Commentary: The ex-landscaper behind the deportation diary L.A. never wanted
“Daily Memo” has become the diary Los Angeles never asked for but which is now indispensable, documenting in real time one of the most terrifying chapters in the region's history.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The best moments from Camp Flog Gnaw 2025
The best moments from Camp Flog Gnaw 2025
Tyler, the Creator headlined and expressed gratitude for the festival's 11-year journey, delivering an emotional set despite this year's postponement.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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markzbarabak.bsky.social
NEW: California is having its most wide-open governor’s race in decades. Why’s that?

Billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep Eric Swalwell are the latest -- and maybe not the last -- candidates to jump into the contest.

Like nature, political ambition abhors a vacuum.

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Commentary: California is having its most wide-open governor's race in decades. Why's that?
Billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell are the latest — and maybe not the last — candidates to jump into the contest. The lack of a prohibitive front-runner signals opportunity.
www.latimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM