L.A. TACO
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Street-level journalism in Los Ángeles covering news, culture, and the taco lifestyle. “The 2020 Emerging Voice” James Beard Award winner. Est. 2006.
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This what this list of raids looks like... And we’re still learning of more late. We’ll have to update this in the morning.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:43 AM
This what this list of raids looks like... And we’re still learning of more late. We’ll have to update this in the morning.
lataco.com/daily-memo-j...
lataco.com/daily-memo-j...
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol and ICE Raid Almost 20 L.A. Communities, Almost 30 Total in SoCal in Record Numbers
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 AM
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol and ICE Raid Almost 20 L.A. Communities, Almost 30 Total in SoCal in Record Numbers
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
As Border Patrol invades communities, Rapid Response networks try to prevent as many abductions as possible by monitoring federal activity.
The full story: lataco.com/how-cluster-...
By Izzy Ramirez
The full story: lataco.com/how-cluster-...
By Izzy Ramirez
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
As Border Patrol invades communities, Rapid Response networks try to prevent as many abductions as possible by monitoring federal activity.
The full story: lataco.com/how-cluster-...
By Izzy Ramirez
The full story: lataco.com/how-cluster-...
By Izzy Ramirez
ICE Tracker today 1/28
January 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
ICE Tracker today 1/28
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Attack and Follow Community Watchers Home While We See A New Raid Approach Unfold
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 AM
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Attack and Follow Community Watchers Home While We See A New Raid Approach Unfold
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry transformed the landscape of LA with his experimental design style.
In honor of his passing last month, @marinamasako.bsky.social hopped on @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to visit Walt Disney Concert Hall in Bunker Hill and talk about his legacy.
#MetroPartner
In honor of his passing last month, @marinamasako.bsky.social hopped on @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to visit Walt Disney Concert Hall in Bunker Hill and talk about his legacy.
#MetroPartner
January 27, 2026 at 7:12 PM
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry transformed the landscape of LA with his experimental design style.
In honor of his passing last month, @marinamasako.bsky.social hopped on @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to visit Walt Disney Concert Hall in Bunker Hill and talk about his legacy.
#MetroPartner
In honor of his passing last month, @marinamasako.bsky.social hopped on @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to visit Walt Disney Concert Hall in Bunker Hill and talk about his legacy.
#MetroPartner
1/27 Confirmed Border Patrol raids targeting Compton, Lynwood, Watts and surrounding areas. 1 community watch member brutally detained by CBP and Sheriffs are assisting Federal Agents by interfering with community members and escorting agent vehicles.
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM
1/27 Confirmed Border Patrol raids targeting Compton, Lynwood, Watts and surrounding areas. 1 community watch member brutally detained by CBP and Sheriffs are assisting Federal Agents by interfering with community members and escorting agent vehicles.
1/27/2026 TUESDAY 9AM
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
CONFIRMED ICE STAGING BEHIND
BEST BUY RIGHT NOW!
180 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA
90220
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
CONFIRMED ICE STAGING BEHIND
BEST BUY RIGHT NOW!
180 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA
90220
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
1/27/2026 TUESDAY 9AM
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
CONFIRMED ICE STAGING BEHIND
BEST BUY RIGHT NOW!
180 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA
90220
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
CONFIRMED ICE STAGING BEHIND
BEST BUY RIGHT NOW!
180 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA
90220
DAILY MEMO: ICE Continues to Use CHP and Local Police Resources Despite California's Sanctuary State Policy
Around 40 people were kidnapped from Santa Paula to Riverside, with more than half from the City of L.A. in the last three days.
@eltragon.bsky.social
Around 40 people were kidnapped from Santa Paula to Riverside, with more than half from the City of L.A. in the last three days.
@eltragon.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 7:33 AM
DAILY MEMO: ICE Continues to Use CHP and Local Police Resources Despite California's Sanctuary State Policy
Around 40 people were kidnapped from Santa Paula to Riverside, with more than half from the City of L.A. in the last three days.
@eltragon.bsky.social
Around 40 people were kidnapped from Santa Paula to Riverside, with more than half from the City of L.A. in the last three days.
@eltragon.bsky.social
Two incidents tied to federal immigration enforcement at churches on opposite sides of the country are raising renewed questions about whether federal law is being applied consistently, or selectively, when religious worship is disrupted.
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Izzy Ramirez
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Izzy Ramirez
January 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Two incidents tied to federal immigration enforcement at churches on opposite sides of the country are raising renewed questions about whether federal law is being applied consistently, or selectively, when religious worship is disrupted.
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Izzy Ramirez
The full story: lataco.com/border-patro...
By Izzy Ramirez
The OC Rapid Response Network noted a rise in "profane and harassing” phone calls "reflecting an intent to intimidate and disrupt” since First Assistant US Attorney Essayli shared his post.
The full story: lataco.com/bill-essayli...
By Izzy Ramirez
The full story: lataco.com/bill-essayli...
By Izzy Ramirez
January 26, 2026 at 10:51 PM
The OC Rapid Response Network noted a rise in "profane and harassing” phone calls "reflecting an intent to intimidate and disrupt” since First Assistant US Attorney Essayli shared his post.
The full story: lataco.com/bill-essayli...
By Izzy Ramirez
The full story: lataco.com/bill-essayli...
By Izzy Ramirez
“We Give Back” unless ICE calls: the hypocrisy behind The Home Depot’s family-friendly brand.
The full story: lataco.com/the-two-face...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
The full story: lataco.com/the-two-face...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 7:50 PM
“We Give Back” unless ICE calls: the hypocrisy behind The Home Depot’s family-friendly brand.
The full story: lataco.com/the-two-face...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
The full story: lataco.com/the-two-face...
By @afroxander.bsky.social
1/26: 10:15 a.m. CBP 🧊 cluster raids starting in Koreatown, Pico/Union, Salvadoran Corridor this morning.
ICE also in Riverside
ICE also in Riverside
January 26, 2026 at 6:22 PM
1/26: 10:15 a.m. CBP 🧊 cluster raids starting in Koreatown, Pico/Union, Salvadoran Corridor this morning.
ICE also in Riverside
ICE also in Riverside
Feeling helpless? Here’s how YOU can help take a stand against ICE!
lataco.com/five-easy-wa...
By @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
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By @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Feeling helpless? Here’s how YOU can help take a stand against ICE!
lataco.com/five-easy-wa...
By @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
lataco.com/five-easy-wa...
By @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social
The City of Escondido Accepted a $67,000 Contract with the Department of Homeland Security to Allow special agents to train at the Escondido Police Departments Firing
Range.
Mayor White told L.A. TACO that the contract will be discussed at the Escondido city council meeting on February 25.
Range.
Mayor White told L.A. TACO that the contract will be discussed at the Escondido city council meeting on February 25.
January 25, 2026 at 10:42 PM
The City of Escondido Accepted a $67,000 Contract with the Department of Homeland Security to Allow special agents to train at the Escondido Police Departments Firing
Range.
Mayor White told L.A. TACO that the contract will be discussed at the Escondido city council meeting on February 25.
Range.
Mayor White told L.A. TACO that the contract will be discussed at the Escondido city council meeting on February 25.
January 25, 2026 at 6:32 PM
01/25 9:45AM
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
January 25, 2026 at 6:04 PM
01/25 9:45AM
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
DAILY MEMO: About Five Schools Went Into Lockdown Do To Immigration Raids in Anaheim Today and A Question for Police
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
DAILY MEMO: About Five Schools Went Into Lockdown Do To Immigration Raids in Anaheim Today and A Question for Police
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
Also in this weekend's guide, a modern Jamaican pop-up in West Adams, a Persian shawarma spot on wheels, and Thai crab omelettes at a family-run restaurant.
The full weekend guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...
By Hadley Tomicki
The full weekend guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...
By Hadley Tomicki
January 23, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Also in this weekend's guide, a modern Jamaican pop-up in West Adams, a Persian shawarma spot on wheels, and Thai crab omelettes at a family-run restaurant.
The full weekend guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...
By Hadley Tomicki
The full weekend guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats...
By Hadley Tomicki
Izzy Ramirez is on the ground at the anti-ICE demonstration happening today at Placita Olvera in solidarity with Minnesota.
January 23, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Izzy Ramirez is on the ground at the anti-ICE demonstration happening today at Placita Olvera in solidarity with Minnesota.
Fueled by a deep love for Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines or by their own family recipes, chefs in L.A. are remixing recipes to create tacos that are L.A. through and through.
The full guide: lataco.com/best-middle-...
By Hadley Tomicki and @theglutster.bsky.social
The full guide: lataco.com/best-middle-...
By Hadley Tomicki and @theglutster.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Fueled by a deep love for Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines or by their own family recipes, chefs in L.A. are remixing recipes to create tacos that are L.A. through and through.
The full guide: lataco.com/best-middle-...
By Hadley Tomicki and @theglutster.bsky.social
The full guide: lataco.com/best-middle-...
By Hadley Tomicki and @theglutster.bsky.social
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I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
January 23, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
Izzy went down to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles to observe Border Patrol, ICE, and HSI drop off detainees and paperwork. Here is a breakdown of this daily routine during immigration raids.
January 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Izzy went down to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles to observe Border Patrol, ICE, and HSI drop off detainees and paperwork. Here is a breakdown of this daily routine during immigration raids.
“This contract was approved administratively by the Escondido Police Department and has been in place since at least 2014,” Mayor White said in a statement to L.A. TACO.
The full story: lataco.com/escondido-dh...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares
The full story: lataco.com/escondido-dh...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares
January 23, 2026 at 12:58 AM
“This contract was approved administratively by the Escondido Police Department and has been in place since at least 2014,” Mayor White said in a statement to L.A. TACO.
The full story: lataco.com/escondido-dh...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares
The full story: lataco.com/escondido-dh...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares
CBP is in South East L.A. while ICE is in other areas today 1/22.
January 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
CBP is in South East L.A. while ICE is in other areas today 1/22.