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Just days before the start of the World Cup, about 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers threatened to strike if contract demands were not met.

Today June 9, Unite Here Local 11 held a press conference to announce a tentative agreement that includes increased wages and the right to strike if there are any federal immigration operations near the stadium.

🎥: Aisha Wallace-Palomares and Amy Torres

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@jennyyangtv is fighting despair and finding hope while raising funds for immigrant rights advocate groups on her new standup comedy tour, “Good Egg.” 🍳

The first stop on the immigrant grocery store tour? 📍El Sereno GreenGrocer.

🎥: @marinashutup

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What started with an April Fool’s Day joke has now become a reality. Thanks to the CIELO Fund at the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), L.A. TACO will feature a monthly story about the Inland Empire as part of our new and official IE TACO section.

The full story: https://t.co/jMrgzzKO6s

By @afroxander

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Daily Memo: Another Death In Detention As GEO Punishes Detainees In Hunger Strike

This is now year two of the ICE Siege of L.A.

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You may have seen Yzabella Nardo’s videos come across your Instagram feed, depicting her as she sets up shop or shows off the cafe’s most famed product, HC-infused matcha lattes.

The full story: https://t.co/4haN4zS3hf

By Julianne Le

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The secret to the best flour tortilla? Butter. 🧈

Ricardo Cervantes, of La Monarca Bakery, and Andrés García, of Tortilleria San Marcos, give @theglutster a sneak peak into how they make this secret recipe flour tortilla.

Read more in our ultimate guide to tortillas: https://t.co/EySSvxB8qF

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The military exercises come just after Marines wrapped up a major training operation in the U.S. Southwest. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, an air-land-and-sea capable force, conducted "Realistic Urban Training" from late May through June 3.

The full story: https://t.co/5bfTQdDAZe

By Ivan Fernandez and Nicholas Slayton

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Delusions, fantasies, lies, and the ultimate reality of what Angelenos chose to support on Tuesday's primary election day.

The full story: https://t.co/NXTyyykybZ

By Sam Ribakoff

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The @metrolosangeles D Line extension is a BIG deal for Koreatown residents and people who regularly commute here.

Check out the three newly-opened stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/Lacienega, plus Metro's ongoing series of activations! #RideTheD #MetroPartner

🎥: @marinashutup

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Also in this weekend's guide, larb-and-pickle tacos at Night + Market Song, khachapuri handpies, Vietnamese egg coffee, and a street stand where you bring your favorite chips, and they turn it into a meat bowl.

The full guide: https://t.co/H3XyY9dget

By Hadley Tomicki

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If you can’t attend the show but want to support L.A. TACO, consider donating or becoming a member. Join today to fuel our on-the-ground independent journalism: https://t.co/kP2DwEPJTp

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Jenny Yang is kicking off her immigrant grocery store standup comedy tour at El Sereno Greengrocer, with proceeds from the show benefitting L.A. TACO!

For more details on the rest of the stops on the tour, sign up for Jenny’s email list at https://t.co/WMkjQlK4nL

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We are updating our World Cup event Guide, up to 66 events now.

https://t.co/mCqX4ODHbU

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Look at this incredible voting district. Three voters. Three irreconcilable political opinions. One zoo. someone should write a novel about this

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Wrestling clowns, glittering mermaids, and human pigs abound, as chefs from the world's most famous restaurant deejay (or pay tribute to Alinea on a nude model) at L.A.'s most joyously debauched sex jam.

The full story: https://t.co/IzsTw8NO24

By Lauren Bethke

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When a popular Thai restaurant paid a content creator hundreds for a reel, they hoped it would bring new people to the restaurant. They didn't expect the influencer to vanish.

The full story: https://t.co/GIQgAxKwxJ

By Julianne Le

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Community members and religious leaders held a “die-in” on the stairs of the Roybal Federal Building, earlier today to bring attention to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center hunger strike.

🎥: Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Izzy Ramirez

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Malek Lazri, a professional set designer and viral sex toy artist, is proving anything is a Fleshlight, if you’re brave enough.

The full story: https://t.co/SrfcaQxOWv

By Julianne Le

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We also compiled a list of endorsements from 14 trusted groups and organizations.

Check out our interactive guide to see who endorsed who: https://t.co/6w63xEBV6h

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Today is Election Day 🗳️ Don’t get discouraged by the madness! L.A. TACO has a voter guide breaking down the heavy hitters on your ballot.

Read it all here: https://t.co/ovDOADSXXK