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Apr 19
Anyone who’s ever eaten / ordered from Ceviche Stop knows about Chef Walther. What they may not know is that he fought in his first sanctioned MMA fight last week, the result of six months of training following a serious health scare that required him to change his lifestyle.
Apr 19
Chef Walther Adrianzen survived a diabetic coma. He then lost more than 30 lbs. and fought in his first mixed martial arts match.
The full story: lataco.com/kitchen-octagon-c…
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Jun 13
We’ve received tips from people who think they saw ICE at a Metro stop or near SoFi stadium.
The truth is that there are multiple”non-ICE” federal law enforcement agencies in L.A. and other host cities.
Read my story below to understand why that’s the case.
Jun 13
Plus, CHIRLA and LAARN published a “Know Before You Go” safety guide for fans attending World Cup-related events.
The full story: lataco.com/ice-fifa-world-cu…
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Jun 13
Plus, CHIRLA and LAARN published a “Know Before You Go” safety guide for fans attending World Cup-related events.
The full story: lataco.com/ice-fifa-world-cu…
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Jun 10
IT’S FINALLY HERE!
Watch “So Cal Soccer: The Origin Story” on PBS So Cal (link below).
It’s the story of The Greater Los Angeles Soccer League, an amateur & semi-pro league filled with teams founded by European & Latin American immigrants.
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Jun 9
What started with an April Fool’s Day joke has now become a reality. Thanks to the CIELO Fund at the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), L.A. TACO will feature a monthly story about the Inland Empire as part of our new and official IE TACO section.
The full story: lataco.com/ie-taco-inland-em…
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May 30
Of course we made a guide!
And it’ll be updated regularly!
May 30
From small, community events to gatherings at pubs to bombastic, expensive events, we’ve got you covered for this year's World Cup.
This guide will be updated throughout the tournament: lataco.com/guide-2026-world-…
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May 22
TOMORROW!! Join @LATACO , @whereisfootball & Midcity Mercado for our TAQUERO SUPER TORNEO!
8 taco spots will compete in a 3v3 tournament to crown the taqueria with the best soccer skills.
Free w/ RSVP: givebutter.com/taquero-supe...
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May 21
World Wrestling Entertainment stars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have launched AMO, inspired by their true life, non-kayfabe romance.
Plus, a short guide to a few of their favorite spots in L.A.
The full story: lataco.com/becky-lynch-seth-…
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What a day!! And what delicious tacos!
May 4
Our 17th Annual TACO MADNESS has officially come and gone, and what can we say other than: Thank you! And congratulations to our winners, Los Dorados LA and Tacos Los Cholos.
The full recap: lataco.com/taco-madness-2026…
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May 4
Our 17th Annual TACO MADNESS has officially come and gone, and what can we say other than: Thank you! And congratulations to our winners, Los Dorados LA and Tacos Los Cholos.
The full recap: lataco.com/taco-madness-2026…
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Apr 27
FIFA dropped another batch of tickets for the tournament last week as part of a “Last Minute Sale.” Who’s got $6k for the quarterfinal at SoFi in a few months?!
The full story: lataco.com/fifa-world-cup-ti…
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Apr 19
Chef Walther Adrianzen survived a diabetic coma. He then lost more than 30 lbs. and fought in his first mixed martial arts match.
The full story: lataco.com/kitchen-octagon-c…
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Apr 11
Rey Mysterio Sr. gave wrestlers a name, a style, and a future in both Californias. A new PBS documentary tells his story.
The full story: lataco.com/rey-mysterio-pbs
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So we didn’t actually move to the IE, but we did create this guide for your next day trip east on the 10!
Apr 2
Written by actual Inland Empire natives, our official guide cuts through the stereotypes and takes you straight to the real spots, including dishes and vibes you just can’t get in L.A.
The full guide: lataco.com/guide-inner-inlan…
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IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING THE FUTURE OF LA TACO
Apr 1
We are turning the page and entering our new era. Welcome, IE Taco!
Our first official IE guide, out now: lataco.com/guide-inner-inlan…
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Mar 28
AEW Revolution was amazing and my first taste of an @AEW live event. For @LATACO, I wrote about how AEW’s rise has helped diversify and expand the business and the fanbase.
Mar 28
“Fuck ICE” chants, speaking up against the genocide in Gaza, a deathmatch with glass, barbed wire, and an exploding table. Welcome to the AEW.
The full story: lataco.com/all-elite-wrestli…
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Mar 28
“Fuck ICE” chants, speaking up against the genocide in Gaza, a deathmatch with glass, barbed wire, and an exploding table. Welcome to the AEW.
The full story: lataco.com/all-elite-wrestli…
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Mar 21
How Raja Shehadeh’s and Penny Johnson’s travels through Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories revealed many forgotten histories of the region.
The full story: lataco.com/exploring-histori…
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Mar 15
Will they or won’t they?! My latest at @LATACO
Mar 15
The back-and-forth between FIFA, Donald Trump, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, and the Iranian National Team left plenty of doubt as to what will actually happen come June.
The full story: lataco.com/iran-fifa-world-c…
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