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Bilingual border brother. Former VICE drug war correspondent turned food editor at LATimes. MacDowell Fellow. Free press advocate. Fiat Lux. LA-SD-TJ-MX.

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BREAKING, and awful ... BEIRUT (AP) β€” Death toll from strike that hit school in southern Iran has risen to 85 people, an official says on Iranian state TV.

28.02.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Third-generation Inglewood staple named an American classic by James Beard Foundation Serving Spoon, a third-generation Inglewood restaurant, has been named an American classic by the James Beard Foundation.

BREAKING: Inglewood's The Serving Spoon diner named an American Classic by James Beard Foundation 🌟 www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

26.02.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Aliya Rahman, woman who was dragged out of car by ICE in Minneapolis: "I've spent the last month learning the names of the tendons in my shoulder, because both of my shoulders are torn -- cartilage and tendons. But what I haven't learned is the names of the people who did this to me."

24.02.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 29021 πŸ” 10798 πŸ’¬ 395 πŸ“Œ 303
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A winter storm equals flooding and disaster for three L.A. restaurants Across L.A. county, local restaurants struggle to recover from flooding damage and loss of revenue after heavy winter storms.

β€˜It’s always something’: L.A. restaurants grapple with flood damage after winter storm www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

24.02.2026 21:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Contributor: If you don’t understand why people protest, you don’t understand service or sacrifice The people standing against ICE in the streets of Minneapolis are not seeking recognition or reward. They are neighbors who decided that silence was the greater risk.

LAT: If you don’t understand why people protest, you don’t understand service or sacrifice www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

24.02.2026 21:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ridiculous misinformation by California Post just to kick off how you should consume news from this platform.

Couple cars and convenience stores were torched. It was all calm by Monday. The border was never compromised. There's no "spillover" or ever even a chance of it. #Mexico

24.02.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Visiting LA ?

18.02.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Real Ones remember when Hola Arepa was just a food truck on Nicollet Mall

17.02.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I miss getting Sus Arepas outside of Cafe de Leche in Altadena. Grateful for this article

17.02.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: A hot spot in one of L.A.'s tiniest communities hones the neighborhood restaurant Head to Hermon's in Montecito Heights for burgers, martinis and a lasagna in disguise.

REVIEW: Jenn Harris asks, Can a large hospitality group hone down the formula for a perfect neighborhood restaurant? πŸ€” via @latimes.com www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

19.02.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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10 Black-owned restaurants in the orbit of Pasadena and Altadena From a plant-based coffee shop to Southern desserts and a food truck slinging ribs, here are 10 Black-owned spots to put on your radar.

From Danielle Dorsey: 10 Black-owned restaurants in the orbit of Pasadena and Altadena @latimes.com #BlackHistoryMonth www.latimes.com/food/list/10...

18.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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9 places to try arepas, the Venezuelan-Colombian pocket taking over L.A. From classic versions to experimental options filled with creative ingredients, arepas, an everyday snack in Colombia and Venezuela, are gaining popularity across L.A.'s food scene.

Where to get the best arepas in L.A.! www.latimes.com/food/list/be...

17.02.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

When are they just gonna leave this guy alone? 🫠

17.02.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ossoff: "Among today's false prophets are the election deniers who indulge this president's obsession with overturning the 2020 election. Hear me when I say this -- they tell a lie so absurd, and therefore so debasing, that the act of telling it proves the teller's total and humiliating submission."

16.02.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 30351 πŸ” 8796 πŸ’¬ 578 πŸ“Œ 462
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Why everyone is going nuts for these giant stuffed mochi This new mochi shop in Monterey Park specializes in giant mochi stuffed with seasonal fruit, chocolate and a variety of savory fillings.

Why everyone is going nuts for these giant stuffed mochi

09.02.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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L.A. taquerΓ­a basks in the afterglow of its Super Bowl halftime show appearance The lauded Villa's Tacos made a surprise appearance during Bad Bunny's halftime show, sparking long lines to the original Highland Park storefront.

NEW: Breijo breaks down what happened the day after Victor Villa of Villa's Tacos had a seconds-long appearance with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl halftime show @latimes.com www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

10.02.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Don’t Be a Panican. We’re Winning β€” and We’re Not Slowing Down.
The White House
February 9, 2026
Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, this Administration is smashing through the chaos and destruction left by Democrats and unleashing the most aggressive pursuit of the America First agenda in history. While the Fake News and Radical Left collude to distract, depress, and divide, they’re simply lying to mask the undeniable truth: America is safer, stronger, richer, and more secure than at any point in decades.

Don’t take the bait. New victories pour in daily as President Trump delivers on his promises and rebuilds the foundation for long-term success in the greatest nation on Earth.

Here are a few things to celebrate from just the past few days:

Don’t Be a Panican. We’re Winning β€” and We’re Not Slowing Down. The White House February 9, 2026 Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, this Administration is smashing through the chaos and destruction left by Democrats and unleashing the most aggressive pursuit of the America First agenda in history. While the Fake News and Radical Left collude to distract, depress, and divide, they’re simply lying to mask the undeniable truth: America is safer, stronger, richer, and more secure than at any point in decades. Don’t take the bait. New victories pour in daily as President Trump delivers on his promises and rebuilds the foundation for long-term success in the greatest nation on Earth. Here are a few things to celebrate from just the past few days:

As the Trump-Vance administration's approval tanks, the White House issues a new statement to Americans: "Don't Be a Panican."

In the past month, the admin murdered two Americans, was implicated even further in the Epstein Files, and attacked US Olympians and the most popular musician in the world.

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β€œUptick In Abductions”: ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers In one 30-minute stretch, three Minneapolis legal observers were arrested as ICE ramped up its targeting of community volunteers.

In one 30-minute stretch, three legal observers were arrested β€” as Trump’s Border czar Tom Homan calls on locals to β€œend the resistance.”

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A dim sum cheat sheet: What to look for in five core items With dozens of choices, here are five dim sum favorites to know and order.

A dim sum cheat sheet, by Jenn Harris πŸ‘€
www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

09.02.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Toddler Detained: A 2-Year-Old Girl and Trump’s New Immigration Era
A Toddler Detained: A 2-Year-Old Girl and Trump’s New Immigration Era YouTube video by MS NOW

EXCLUSIVE: on Jan 22 we rolled up on a raid happening in South Minneapolis. we had no idea who they were taking. turns out it was a *two year old girl* and her dad on the way back from buying fruit. he had no criminal record. this is their story. youtu.be/yaeXlxJOAXU?...

05.02.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 1248 πŸ” 697 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 21
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You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof. What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.

Still can't get over this story ...

"ICE’s recruitment push is so sloppy that the administration effectively has no idea who’s joining the agency’s ranks."

slate.com/news-and-pol...

05.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ok, whoa. the DOJ just told me that the unredacted version of the document in question contains an image of a victim’s face overlayed on the face of the Mona Lisa image. so, that's why it's redacted. jesus christ

05.02.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 3632 πŸ” 890 πŸ’¬ 68 πŸ“Œ 62

Today was a good day to pause my Amazon Prime membership.

#PressFreedom

05.02.2026 04:15 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: What happened to all the good dim sum in L.A.? Here's our guide After a lot of research, our critics find that consistent examples of excellent dim sum are challenging, but not impossible, to pinpoint. Here are five of the best dim sum restaurants in L.A. and Oran...

What happened to all good the dim sum in L.A.? Here's our guide, from Bill Addison and Jenn Harris: www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

04.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE Unloads Immigration officers speak out: β€œFuck this.”

www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads

27.01.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There's a level of our modern society that lives on another plane, immune to the shock waves and endless threats to our lives that us mere mortals face, if just because we've created a system that works entirely in their favor. So Noma thrives while countless others die slow deaths.

27.01.2026 00:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Noma L.A. reservations at $1,500 a seat are 'gone in 60 seconds' Renowned Noma chef RenΓ© Redzepi said Monday that reservations for his upcoming pop-up in Los Angeles sold out in 60 seconds, despite the $1,500 price tag

L.A. just experienced its most challenging year ever for restaurant culture. Inflation and ICE raids keep people home for dinner more than ever.

And yet ... the $1,500 Noma L.A. pop-up sold out today in *LITERALLY 60 seconds.

Read more from @breij.bsky.social β€” www.latimes.com/food/story/2...

27.01.2026 00:22 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Tweet from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum: "Anne Frank was targeted and murdered solely because she was Jewish. Leaders making false equivalencies to her experience for political purposes is never acceptable. Despite tensions in Minneapolis, exploiting the Holocaust is deeply offensive, especially as antisemitism surges."

Tweet from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum: "Anne Frank was targeted and murdered solely because she was Jewish. Leaders making false equivalencies to her experience for political purposes is never acceptable. Despite tensions in Minneapolis, exploiting the Holocaust is deeply offensive, especially as antisemitism surges."

The US Holocaust Museum being more outraged by Tim Walz saying that, like Anne Frank, children today are in hiding from armed agents of the state, than they are about the fact that children are in hiding from armed agents of the state, is why Holocaust remembrance culture is in crisis.

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