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Los Lobos, Keyshia Cole, DJ Quik, Kurupt, The Paranoias, Jungle Fire, and Delfonics are among the many artists you can catch for free in L.A. this summer, if you know where to look. The full guide: lataco.com/l-a-tacos-guide-t… By Hadley Tomicki and Karina Soriano
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Sunday Taquitos #28: Get Out, LOSER! Art by Ivan Ehlers
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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… By Ivan Fernandez
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In between opening day matches, local L.A. soccer teams kicked off the adiCup, a nationwide 3v3 tournament offering players a shot at winning World Cup final tickets. 🏆⚽️ 🎥: Aisha Wallace-Palomares
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Take it from a California-raised food writer who did ten years in NYC, these slices slaughter the competition like a sai to Shredder's face. The full weekend roundup: lataco.com/ninja-turtles-piz… By Hadley Tomicki
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Many Latino families inherited the same lesson generation after generation: When society views you as foreign, proving your Americanness can become its own form of survival. The full story: lataco.com/why-latinos-join-… By Chelsea Vega
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Organic, no shortcuts, explosive corn flavor that hits you in waves. Omar Ahmed Hernandez, co-founder of Kernel of Truth, teaches @theglutster what real blue corn tastes like.  See the full episode out on Youtube now. Visit lataco.com for our full guide on the best tortillas in L.A.
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While the cards have notably been available to neighbors in immigrant communities and for the use of undocumented individuals in the U.S., the Immigrant Legal Resource Center suggests that everyone should carry one, regardless of their immigration status. The full story: lataco.com/immigration-red-c… By Hadley Tomicki
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“Growing up in an old, beaten-up apartment complex near Disneyland, I came of age in an environment that demonized queerness. Not only through verbal reprimands, machismo, and shaming, but also through violent means.” The full story: lataco.com/gay-in-a-macho-la… By Izzy Ramirez
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Just days before the start of the World Cup, about 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers threatened to strike if contract demands were not met. Today June 9, Unite Here Local 11 held a press conference to announce a tentative agreement that includes increased wages and the right to strike if there are any federal immigration operations near the stadium. 🎥: Aisha Wallace-Palomares and Amy Torres
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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… By @afroxander
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Daily Memo: Another Death In Detention As GEO Punishes Detainees In Hunger Strike This is now year two of the ICE Siege of L.A.
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You may have seen Yzabella Nardo’s videos come across your Instagram feed, depicting her as she sets up shop or shows off the cafe’s most famed product, HC-infused matcha lattes. The full story: lataco.com/cafe-rosita-thc-m… By Julianne Le
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The secret to the best flour tortilla? Butter. 🧈 Ricardo Cervantes, of La Monarca Bakery, and Andrés García, of Tortilleria San Marcos, give @theglutster a sneak peak into how they make this secret recipe flour tortilla. Read more in our ultimate guide to tortillas: lataco.com/best-tortillas-lo…
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The military exercises come just after Marines wrapped up a major training operation in the U.S. Southwest. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, an air-land-and-sea capable force, conducted "Realistic Urban Training" from late May through June 3. The full story: lataco.com/military-exercise… By Ivan Fernandez and Nicholas Slayton
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Delusions, fantasies, lies, and the ultimate reality of what Angelenos chose to support on Tuesday's primary election day. The full story: lataco.com/la-primary-electi… By Sam Ribakoff
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The @metrolosangeles D Line extension is a BIG deal for Koreatown residents and people who regularly commute here. Check out the three newly-opened stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/Lacienega, plus Metro's ongoing series of activations! #RideTheD #MetroPartner 🎥: @marinashutup
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Also in this weekend's guide, larb-and-pickle tacos at Night Market Song, khachapuri handpies, Vietnamese egg coffee, and a street stand where you bring your favorite chips, and they turn it into a meat bowl. The full guide: lataco.com/weekend-eats-la-f… By Hadley Tomicki
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Jenny Yang is kicking off her immigrant grocery store standup comedy tour at El Sereno Greengrocer, with proceeds from the show benefitting L.A. TACO! For more details on the rest of the stops on the tour, sign up for Jenny’s email list at jennyyang.tv
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If you can’t attend the show but want to support L.A. TACO, consider donating or becoming a member. Join today to fuel our on-the-ground independent journalism: lataco.com/join
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