Category: Food
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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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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
Business 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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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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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.
Business 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
Business 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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Keep Food Safe After Power Outage: CDC’s Guidelines for Food Storage and Consumption” Keep Food Safe After Power Outage: CDC’s Guidelines for Food Storage and Consumption”
Food June 21, 2023

Keep Food Safe After Power Outage: CDC’s Guidelines for Food Storage and Consumption”

According to the CDC, food that was in the refrigerated or freezer ... more

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Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions
Food June 23, 2026

Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions

A federal judge ruled that the USDA exceeded its authority by allowing ... more

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Juan Sanjuan: Guided by a philosophy that food is meant to be shared Juan Sanjuan: Guided by a philosophy that food is meant to be shared
Community May 25, 2023

Juan Sanjuan: Guided by a philosophy that food is meant to be shared

"For me, the most important thing is to share. That's why I ... more

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Juan J. San Juan: “I am a dreamer… ‘me voy a las nubes’” Juan J. San Juan: “I am a dreamer… ‘me voy a las nubes’”
Community August 23, 2023

Juan J. San Juan: “I am a dreamer… ‘me voy a las nubes’”

"I've always said, if a person helps the community, they are welcome, ... more

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Jonathan Perez: “Every dish tells a story, sharing its love.” Jonathan Perez: “Every dish tells a story, sharing its love.”
Food June 28, 2023

Jonathan Perez: “Every dish tells a story, sharing its love.”

Jonathan is a young chef who has made his way onto the ... more

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