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In 2006, Luis Salinas was convicted of attempted murder for a shooting he had no knowledge of. Since then another man confessed to being the sole shooter + the victim admitted they misidentified Salinas. Despite new evidence, the DA is fighting to keep Salinas in prison. lataco.com/luis-salinas...

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Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country. Here are 12 panaderías where you can find the fluffy, gently spiced, sugar-dusted pan dulce that is as delicious as it is crucial to the Dia de Muertos Mexican tradition. The full guide: lataco.com/best-pan-de-... By L.A. TACO STAFF

Statement regarding recent staff changes at L.A. TACO.

Exclusively doing food and art coverage? I woke up at the crack of dawn yesterday and went to the courthouse to cover a possible wrongful conviction case that I've been working on all year. Our coverage isn't changing.

As long as @shoton35mm.bsky.social works there, there is no way this is remotely true.

They've been doing local politics and issues reporting since before the invasion of the feds in 2025. They're an amazing outlet with reporters like @shoton35mm.bsky.social. not sure what the story is but LATACO isn't dropping political coverage.

I was floored when I found out a teenager murdered an unhoused Black man over a pack of Swisher Sweets. My latest for @lataco.bsky.social lataco.com/gianni-washi...

I was floored when I found out a teenager murdered an unhoused Black man over a pack of Swisher Sweets. My latest for @lataco.bsky.social lataco.com/gianni-washi...

There's an execution scheduled for today in Texas - using the same method, same drug that Tennessee used last week when they tried to kill Christa Pike. Background here: www.propublica.org/article/chri...

The tragic story of how a gruesome K9 bite exposed a teen's crime spree and the murder of an unhoused Black man. The full story: lataco.com/gianni-washi... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social

Latest from me for @lataco.bsky.social x @lapublicpress.bsky.social: Los Angeles County Supervisors voted 4-1 to delay the vote on a motion that’d publicly identify deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. lapublicpress.org/2026/09/lasd...

LA Podcast is finally on Bluesky... only two years late! What'd we miss?!?

Deputy gangs have operated in L.A. County for decades. Since 1973, at least 27 gangs or subgroups have been identified through lawsuits and reports compiled by the department’s independent oversight bodies. The full story: lataco.com/lasd-gang-pr... By @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social

This is a story about a possible wrongful conviction, but also a story about the many ways in which the criminal legal system fails people. Not just people like Salinas, but also victims of crimes. lataco.com/luis-salinas...

All of the photos that I shot for this story were photographed on 35mm and Polaroid film stock!

Out of all the stories I've written, I'm most proud of this one. It's a LONG read (10,000 words!) but I promise you it is worth reading and will hopefully leave you with a bit of hope. 💚 lataco.com/luis-salinas...

Paywall for this story has been lifted. Check it out and send it to a friend! @lataco.bsky.social

My latest wrongful conviction story got a nice shout out in the @themarshallproject.org Opening Statements Newsletter this morning!!! Read the full story here (no paywall!) - lataco.com/luis-salinas...

Paywall for this story has been lifted. Check it out and send it to a friend! @lataco.bsky.social

Today! Leimert Blvd and 43rd Pl to be renamed “Ben Caldwell Square” The dedication ceremony honoring the extraordinary contributions of artist, filmmaker, mentor, & visionary Ben Caldwell is at 9:30am. Stay for a full afternoon of "Ben Caldwell Day" celebrations! la.streetsblog.org/2026/08/30/t...

So good! This article alone is worth the membership 😎

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This story is worth your time! As Lex notes, it's also so much bigger than this one case.

The Daily Memo, as we knew it, did its job when it was most needed. Now, we are launching a newsletter called ICE Watch that goes right to your inbox every Wednesday. We hope you subscribe: lataco.com/newsletters The full story: lataco.com/ice-watch-ne... By @eltragon.bsky.social

Luis Salinas has spent two decades fighting a life sentence in prison for attempted murder. Despite newly uncovered evidence, Salinas remains in prison, unsure if his conviction will be overturned. Read the full story here: lataco.com/luis-salinas... 🎥: @shoton35mm.bsky.social

A shooting he had no knowledge of and a case of mistaken identity cost Luis Salinas his freedom. Then, the actual shooter confessed. Will a judge free him? Read the full 10,000 word investigation: lataco.com/luis-salinas... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social

HELP ME FIND EVIDENCE! Looking for photo/video of federal agents pepper spraying press or protesters AT HEAD OR FACE from close range. Especially MK9 (big 18oz cans below) from under 6 feet away, or smaller canisters (~3oz) from under 3 feet. Ideally in LA post-June 2025, but anywhere/time helps.

Back in May, @shoton35mm.bsky.social was citied for allegedly stepping into the street while covering a protest. These are the sort of risks reporters take to bring you vital coverage. If you’d like to continue supporting Lexis and the rest of our staff, become a member today: lataco.com/join

A criminal case for “misdemeanor sexual battery” was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. However, “the case was declined due to insufficient evidence,” says a spokesperson for D.A. Nathan Hochman. The full story: lataco.com/francisco-so... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social

The best way to help Hell Gate grow? Grab a subscription! And there's no better time to do so than this week during our 99-Cent T-shirt Sale! A month of a Supporter subscription *and* a "Welcome to Fear City" T-shirt for only 99 cents! hellgatenyc.com/99-cent-t-sh...

📣 At the top of the hour: Join our webinar to learn how Trump's "domestic terrorism" memo silences free speech and could be used to target outlets, journalists, and confidential sources. W/ @drboguslaw.bsky.social, @chipgibbons.bsky.social, @faizapatel.bsky.social RSVP: freedom.press/NSPM-7

On June 23, a jury unanimously found the LAPD and City of Los Angeles liable for breaking Pablo Vera’s arm during the Lakers NBA Finals celebrations in October of 2020. The full story: lataco.com/lakers-fan-l... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social and Lizbeth Solorzano

"A tasty meal & cold beer hits differently when you’ve just narrowly avoided arrest, even if you’re covered from head to toe in a chemical substance banned in warfare." @shoton35mm.bsky.social lataco.com/restaurants-...

INVESTIGATIVE NEWSLETTER: "Frankly, I’m tired of being shot, inhaling tear gas, and being detained. And in some ways, protests have become predictable." Become a member to read the full story: lataco.com/do-protests-... By @shoton35mm.bsky.social

"What we always like to say here at CalSTA and with Cal-ITP is that we want you to be able to pay for transit like you pay for coffee." I talked to CalSTA's @hunterowens.net about why Metro moving to contactless debit/credit payments is such a big deal — and for more reasons than just convenience

At least three other journalists — @tinadesireeberg.com, @melbuer.bsky.social and @shoton35mm.bsky.social — were detained in the police kettle alongside Stern that night. All three were ultimately released without charges.

The @pressfreedomtracker.us has recorded nearly 200 LAPD press freedom violations involving journalists. On May Day, reporters were handcuffed and struck with batons. With the World Cup coming to LA, FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social challenged LAPD to prevent an international incident. Watch ⬇️

BREAKING: After nearly 3 months on strike, the staff union (WGSU) at the Writer's Guild of America has finally reached a TA with WGA leadership. A ratification vote will happen in the coming days. www.instagram.com/p/DYFoenWD5R...

My 15th time in the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker 😡 'Reporter ticketed, jabbed with police baton at LA protest' @freedom.press pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incident...