Martina Ibañez-Baldor

2 months ago | latimes.com | Martina Ibáñez-Baldor |Martina Ibañez-Baldor

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend:• Where to find (and protect) quiet places in nature around SoCal. Los Angeles County has the largest Latino community of any county in the United States, with calling the region home. Community support has always been integral to our lifestyle in L.A., whether it’s showing up to events, toasting to our achievements or sharing success stories. Which is why we have compiled .

2 months ago | latimes.com | Martina Ibáñez-Baldor |Martina Ibañez-Baldor

When we put together the De Los 101, a project of 10 lists of businesses and organizations we think represent the best of Latino Los Angeles — from places to pick up a new hobby to locales that help visitors connect with their heritage — we knew we were bound to miss some spots. After all, with close to 5 million Latinos calling L.A. County home, the region has the largest Latino community in the United States. Did we miss one of your favorite places?

2 months ago | latimes.com | Martina Ibáñez-Baldor |Martina Ibañez-Baldor

Since launching in July 2023, De Los has made a concerted effort to spotlight Latino-owned businesses and organizations in Southern California. Some of our favorite stories are those that delve into how Latinos are carving their own path and creating spaces for their communities — whether it be an account of the , which celebrates Central American culture, or a report on the growth of LA Librería, the only Spanish-language children’s bookstore in Los Angeles.

Mar 13, 2024 | latimes.com | Martina Ibáñez-Baldor |Angie Orellana Hernandez |Fidel Martinez |Martina Ibañez-Baldor

More than 60 Latin acts were invited to participate at this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, representing a wide array of genres, from cumbia and reggaeton, to indie rock and electronic. The De Los team will be on the ground to cover the growth of Latin music at the country’s biggest music festival — oh and did we mention we are presenting a showcase, too? Here are the eight acts we are most excited to see.

Feb 27, 2024 | latimes.com | Martina Ibáñez-Baldor |Patty Delgado |Martina Ibañez-Baldor

Las Margaritas Boyle Heights Latin American Restaurant My family is from San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco, and the food from this pueblo is very distinct and hard to find. Las Margaritas is the only restaurant I know that makes authentic San Juan dishes. Tortas de lomo, taquitos de lomo, tostadas de lomo. Lomo or go home. El Mercadito De Los Angeles Boyle Heights Latin American Restaurant I can spend a whole day at El Mercadito.