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L.A.โs Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is marking its 50th anniversary with a yearlong celebration honoring the accomplishments that helped earn its reputation as โThe Peopleโs Department,โ while also reflecting on the agencyโs ongoing impact and future role in serving Los Angeles County residents.
When you throw in the birria lore and respect from @burritoslapalma , itโs our tacogod-given duty to take these @paradisedynasty_usa dumplings for a whirl.
The full story: /birria-soup-dumplings
By @theglutster
Hobbies and aspirations are put on hold as families reconfigure their lives to avoid deportation and familial separation, deeply aware of how ICE targets working class immigrants.
The full story: /children-of-immigrants-stories
By @odessacelest
While there are those who protest and host observation hubs for mobile community watch, several local artists are showing solidarity through their work, recognizing that art can be revolutionary.
The full story: /anti-ice-tattoos
By @izzymirez
Daily Memo: South L.A. Chef Known for Mentoring Youth Detained by ICE
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Can you pair wine and tacos? ๐ท ๐ฎ
@theglutster enlisted the help of sommelier, @e_bolanos , to taste test the hi-lo lifestyle and find the perfect pairing for some of the best tacos in L.A.
๐ฅ: @_losojos_
Restaurant owners from across the country say the acquisition would not bode well for mom and pop restaurants, but concerns over the price of dining out depend on who you ask and how you eat around Los Angeles.
The full story: /sysco-buys-restaurant-depot
By @theglutster
Letโs take a look at all the best places to eat and shop on Fairfax these days. Plus a neighborhood history by artist Adam Villacin.
The full guide: /guide-the-fairfax-district
By @hadleytomicki and @julianne.ailinh
Daily Memo: A Push for โQuieterโ Immigration Raids and An Increasing Use of Force at Detention Centers
We are also exactly a month away from June 6th, when the Border Patrol arrived in Los Angeles and began the raids that terrorized so many around the country.
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We hope this list offers a moment to remember the names and stories of the victims. For each one, weโve included the backstory we were able to gather alongside the official account from government agencies.
The full register, updated continuously: /ice-death-tracker
By @chularadio , @el_tragon_de_los_angeles , @izzymirez , and @odessacelest
