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Fear of ICE agents at the polls has people on edge. The federal government says federal immigration agents will not be patrolling those locations but also has not ruled it out entirely, both in the Southland and beyond. Read the full newsletter: lataco.com/ice-watch-america… By Aisha Wallace-Palomares

“I really missed the variety and flavors of the Iranian bread I grew up with, so I decided to recreate them here,” pastry chef Sahar Shomali, who was raised in Tehran, tells us. The full weekend guide: lataco.com/iranian-bakery-wi… By Hadley Tomicki

From hefty, fragrant phở tacos loaded with tender cuts of brisket to French dip-style, slow-braised pork-and-egg bánh mì sandwiches, to spicy Thai basil pesto rice topped with grilled shrimp skewers, these spots are changing how L.A. eats. The full guide: lataco.com/la-modern-vietnam… By Julianne Lê

Election Day is next Tuesday. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to cast your ballot, read what dedicated community members have to say. The full story: lataco.com/la-activists-gene… By Sam Ribakoff

“We don’t believe that it’s an exaggeration to state that Huerta stands as one of the most consequential leaders in the Chicano community,” writes Buelna, producer of the documentary ‘Outlawing Dolores Huerta: The Tucson Diaries.’ The full story: lataco.com/how-dolores-huert… By Gabriel Buelna and Enrique M. Buelna

On Wednesday afternoon, a group of hackers released an online database containing the names and personal information of “the architects and drivers of DHS (Department of Homeland Security) policy and operations.” The full story: lataco.com/dhs-data-leak-oct… By Lexis-Olivier Ray and Jaylyn Preslicka

Dolores Huerta has passed away at the age of 96. Huerta dedicated over 70 years of her life to fighting for the rights of farmworkers, for women’s rights, and for social justice. More on her life and legacy: lataco.com/dolores-huerta-ob… By @afroxander

The Registrar can walk you through all kinds of helpful information in multiple languages, such as telling you who is eligible to vote, which voting locations are closest to you, and how to track your ballot. Make your plan to vote at plan.lavote.gov. Learn more here: lataco.com/la-county-registr…

“We are open to receiving an offer with the condition that we know Mr. Salinas is willing to take it," Deputy District Attorney Jessica Balady told Judge Karla Kerlin. Read this week's Investigations Newsletter by @shoton35mm: lataco.com/luis-miguel-salin…

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

Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country. Here are 12 panaderías around L.A. 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-muert… By L.A. TACO STAFF

Each ticket to SEY’s extremely luxurious tasting cost $250 and included coffee and water—no food. Plus, a guided tasting by leading coffee expert, creator, and SEY ambassador Lance Hendrick. The full story: lataco.com/200-dollar-coffee By @theglutster

Most voters in California should have received their mail-in ballots already, and if you’re looking at your ballot with horror at all the people, propositions, and measures you’re being asked to have an opinion on, this voter guide is for you. The full guide: lataco.com/2026-los-angeles-… By @SamRibakoff

For the second year in a row, we’re back at The Broad for a huge community celebration! Join us this weekend (October 24 & 25) for two days full of art and performances, FREE to the public from 11AM-4PM. 🖼️🖌️ RSVP today: thebroad.org/events/celebrat…

What started as a story about the potential harms of police dogs turned into a complicated story about the alarming number of unhoused people who are murdered in L.A. and the ways young people get wrapped up in the criminal legal system. Read more: lataco.com/gianni-washington… 🎥: @ShotOn35mm

Sunday Taquitos #35: The A.I. Bubble Bursts Art by Ivan Ehlers

I already miss the era of gloriously sticky menus, coated with years of grease and who knows what else, and a menu behind the counter with pixelated photos, overexposed plates, low-quality clipart, and typos galore. Read more at: lataco.com/ai-restaurant-men… ✒️: Marina Watanabe

Rich, fatty, earthy, savory, and slightly spicy broth. There’s always a memory tied to menudo: your parents making it for holidays, years-long family traditions…These are some of our favorites. Read the full guide: lataco.com/favorite-menudos-… By Karina Soriano, Lauren Bethke, and Emilio Valdez

Plan C stopped in front of LACMA and in East Hollywood over the weekend on their Community Road Trip to share that you can still order Plan B pills by mail, even in the 13 states that have completely banned abortion. Read the full story at: lataco.com/plan-c-abortion-p… 🎥: Karina Soriano