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Super Bowl Weekend Is Peak Avocado Season — and Latin America Wrote the Playbook Super Bowl Weekend Is Peak Avocado Season — and Latin America Wrote the Playbook
Culture January 29, 2026

Super Bowl Weekend Is Peak Avocado Season — and Latin America Wrote the Playbook

From Mexico’s Hass avocados to regional Latin American recipes, the Super Bowl’s ... more

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SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties
Economy July 23, 2025

SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties

SNAP, otherwise known as food stamps, only provides around $6 a day ... more

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SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
Economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

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Snak or junk food? Americans are bombarded with new products Snak or junk food? Americans are bombarded with new products
Food March 22, 2023

Snak or junk food? Americans are bombarded with new products

Miniature Twinkies, Cocoa Puffs popcorn, Dr Pepper-flavored cotton candy: Food manufacturers know ... more

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Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status
Business September 16, 2026

Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status

The 2026 closures span neighborhood institutions, family-owned restaurants and established operators. Their ... more

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Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History
Food April 21, 2026

Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History

King Taco Historic-Cultural Monument designation recognizes the restaurant’s role in shaping Latino ... more

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Non-profit companies are the largest sellers of avocado in the US Non-profit companies are the largest sellers of avocado in the US
Food January 22, 2024

Non-profit companies are the largest sellers of avocado in the US

Americans consume around nine times as many Mexican avocado as they did ... more

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No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults
Food October 24, 2025

No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults

"It's very important for neighborhoods to get organized, for families to set ... more

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No Relief at the Checkout: LA Latino Families Face the Ongoing Grocery Price Squeeze No Relief at the Checkout: LA Latino Families Face the Ongoing Grocery Price Squeeze
Food July 29, 2026

No Relief at the Checkout: LA Latino Families Face the Ongoing Grocery Price Squeeze

Food inflation has slowed, but grocery prices remain about 33% higher than ... more

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Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices
Economy March 14, 2026

Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices

Mexico’s new screwworm containment strategy—releasing sterilized flies across affected regions—aims to protect ... more

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Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024 Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024
Food April 3, 2025

Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024

Taco restaurants, or taquerías, generate an estimated 50 billion pesos (US $2.46 ... more

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Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef
Food April 25, 2023

Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef

In the first of this year's pre-announced awards, The World's 50 Best ... more

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Los Angeles Street Vendors Say They’re Being Squeezed From Every Direction Los Angeles Street Vendors Say They’re Being Squeezed From Every Direction
Business May 19, 2026

Los Angeles Street Vendors Say They’re Being Squeezed From Every Direction

Rising permit costs, inflation, theft, enforcement pressure, and economic instability are pushing ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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Los Angeles Coffee Scene Ranks Among the Nation’s Best With Deep Latino Roots Los Angeles Coffee Scene Ranks Among the Nation’s Best With Deep Latino Roots
Culture April 19, 2026

Los Angeles Coffee Scene Ranks Among the Nation’s Best With Deep Latino Roots

The Los Angeles coffee scene blends global sourcing with Latino roots, making ... more

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LA28 Wants Authentic Los Angeles on the Menu. But What About the Street Vendors Who Built It? LA28 Wants Authentic Los Angeles on the Menu. But What About the Street Vendors Who Built It?
Food September 11, 2026

LA28 Wants Authentic Los Angeles on the Menu. But What About the Street Vendors Who Built It?

Los Angeles is getting ready to feed the world. LA28 has opened applications ... more

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La Costeña Strengthens the Sense of Belonging for Mexicans in the U.S. La Costeña Strengthens the Sense of Belonging for Mexicans in the U.S.
Food September 2, 2025

La Costeña Strengthens the Sense of Belonging for Mexicans in the U.S.

The Mexican canned food company La Costeña wants to expand its presence ... more

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L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts
Community August 28, 2023

L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand ... more

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Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales
Food August 21, 2023

Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales

Kroger is the king of sushi sales in the U.S., with over ... more

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Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food
Culture May 15, 2025

Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food

Mexican cuisine once again showcases the richness and variety that continues to ... more

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