Memo Torres
@eltragon.bsky.social
Journalist & Dir @lataco.bsky.social . The Daily Memo. Apple Maps 'Where Memo Eats'. Seen on Netflix, KCRW. Former landscaper. Finalist for the Ruben Salazar Award
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DAILY MEMO: In Absence of Border Patrol, ICE and HSI Steps Up to Take Its Place
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November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
DAILY MEMO: In Absence of Border Patrol, ICE and HSI Steps Up to Take Its Place
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Live with @pallavi.bsky.social and @eltragon.bsky.social this afternoon at 1/4pm ET!
Talking rapid response to ICE, Zohran and Trump, and Fox News saying to skip the veggies this year... don't miss 🫵
Talking rapid response to ICE, Zohran and Trump, and Fox News saying to skip the veggies this year... don't miss 🫵
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Live with @pallavi.bsky.social and @eltragon.bsky.social this afternoon at 1/4pm ET!
Talking rapid response to ICE, Zohran and Trump, and Fox News saying to skip the veggies this year... don't miss 🫵
Talking rapid response to ICE, Zohran and Trump, and Fox News saying to skip the veggies this year... don't miss 🫵
He spent almost a whole day with me. I divulged more than I usually do, things about my personal life I don’t talk about. I appreciated him taking a sincere interest. So just want to say thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for this feature.
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Commentary: The ex-landscaper behind the deportation diary L.A. never wanted
“Daily Memo” has become the diary Los Angeles never asked for but which is now indispensable, documenting in real time one of the most terrifying chapters in the region's history.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
He spent almost a whole day with me. I divulged more than I usually do, things about my personal life I don’t talk about. I appreciated him taking a sincere interest. So just want to say thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for this feature.
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Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Your Thanksgiving Turkey
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According to his lawyers, Carlos Jimenez had attempted to warn agents of the presence of school children at a nearby bus stop in his community when he was shot by federal agents.
The latest update: lataco.com/ontario-man-...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
The latest update: lataco.com/ontario-man-...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
According to his lawyers, Carlos Jimenez had attempted to warn agents of the presence of school children at a nearby bus stop in his community when he was shot by federal agents.
The latest update: lataco.com/ontario-man-...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
The latest update: lataco.com/ontario-man-...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @eltragon.bsky.social
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DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Raids Long Beach Taking Gardeners, Old Men, and A 12-Pack of Beers
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November 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Raids Long Beach Taking Gardeners, Old Men, and A 12-Pack of Beers
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DAILY MEMO BTS: 18 immigration raid reports today so far just before noon and more coming in. Still verifying a few of these and gathering more details. @lataco.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
DAILY MEMO BTS: 18 immigration raid reports today so far just before noon and more coming in. Still verifying a few of these and gathering more details. @lataco.bsky.social
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Outstanding @chrishayesg.bsky.social interview with
@eltragon.bsky.social. Cant recommend highly enough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4a...
#ICEoutofLA
@eltragon.bsky.social. Cant recommend highly enough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4a...
#ICEoutofLA
'We’re at the beginning of it' - LA journalist on immigration raids, abuse, lack of due process
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November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Outstanding @chrishayesg.bsky.social interview with
@eltragon.bsky.social. Cant recommend highly enough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4a...
#ICEoutofLA
@eltragon.bsky.social. Cant recommend highly enough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4a...
#ICEoutofLA
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DAILY MEMO: A Father Was Abducted by Feds. His Teen Son Left School to Finish His Work Route
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
DAILY MEMO: A Father Was Abducted by Feds. His Teen Son Left School to Finish His Work Route
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'We're at the beginning of it' - @eltragon.bsky.social joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social on his podcast, ‘Why is This Happening’ to discuss immigration raids in Los Angeles.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
'We're at the beginning of it' - @eltragon.bsky.social joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social on his podcast, ‘Why is This Happening’ to discuss immigration raids in Los Angeles.
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If you've been following the Daily Memo, you know it's getting worse out there. L.A. TACO is here to provide everyday Angelenos with local independent news, but we need your help to continue our work.
Become a member of L.A. TACO and help fuel our reporting: lataco.com/join
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November 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
If you've been following the Daily Memo, you know it's getting worse out there. L.A. TACO is here to provide everyday Angelenos with local independent news, but we need your help to continue our work.
Become a member of L.A. TACO and help fuel our reporting: lataco.com/join
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DAILY MEMO: L.A. and Long Beach Rapid Responders Unite With Santa Ana to Sound Alarm Over Raids
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-n...
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-n...
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
DAILY MEMO: L.A. and Long Beach Rapid Responders Unite With Santa Ana to Sound Alarm Over Raids
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-n...
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-n...
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DAILY MEMO: Over 50 Arrested in Record Raids: Baby, Pregnant Mom, Gardeners, Sons, Elderly, Vendors, Unhoused In Last Two Days
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-o...
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-o...
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
DAILY MEMO: Over 50 Arrested in Record Raids: Baby, Pregnant Mom, Gardeners, Sons, Elderly, Vendors, Unhoused In Last Two Days
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-o...
Full report: lataco.com/daily-memo-o...
Border Patrol has been targeting the elderly heavily. Today in Santa Ana, that’s almost all they took, including this man and his cane.
November 15, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Border Patrol has been targeting the elderly heavily. Today in Santa Ana, that’s almost all they took, including this man and his cane.
Sitting here eating a hamburger. Two old ladies sitting a couple tables away. Star Wars A New Hope is playing on the TV. One turns to the other, “what was his name?” The other replies. “Oh um, Tupac?” “I think you’re right.” They take another bite of their burger as they turn back to Yoda on T.V.
a picture of yoda with the words live yoda reaction
ALT: a picture of yoda with the words live yoda reaction
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November 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Sitting here eating a hamburger. Two old ladies sitting a couple tables away. Star Wars A New Hope is playing on the TV. One turns to the other, “what was his name?” The other replies. “Oh um, Tupac?” “I think you’re right.” They take another bite of their burger as they turn back to Yoda on T.V.
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U.S. Citizen Shot by ICE in Ontario, CA Released From Custody With Bullet Still Lodged In Shoulder
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By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @el_tragon_de_LA
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By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @el_tragon_de_LA
November 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
U.S. Citizen Shot by ICE in Ontario, CA Released From Custody With Bullet Still Lodged In Shoulder
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By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @el_tragon_de_LA
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By Aisha Wallace-Palomares and @el_tragon_de_LA
Someone dressing up as me for Halloween is not something I ever imagined would happen. 💀
November 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Someone dressing up as me for Halloween is not something I ever imagined would happen. 💀
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DAILY MEMO: DAILY MEMO: After a Quiet Friday, Feds Grabbed More Than 40 People From Streets and Bus Stops
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October 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
DAILY MEMO: DAILY MEMO: After a Quiet Friday, Feds Grabbed More Than 40 People From Streets and Bus Stops
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“They’re out there looking like Buzz Lightyear… they’re fat… just ridiculous. They’re quirky, they’re dorky, they can’t run, they fumble their guns… they can’t even chase after their own cars.”
@eltragon.bsky.social of @lataco.bsky.social on his lack of surprise about ICE’s recruitment issues.
@eltragon.bsky.social of @lataco.bsky.social on his lack of surprise about ICE’s recruitment issues.
October 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“They’re out there looking like Buzz Lightyear… they’re fat… just ridiculous. They’re quirky, they’re dorky, they can’t run, they fumble their guns… they can’t even chase after their own cars.”
@eltragon.bsky.social of @lataco.bsky.social on his lack of surprise about ICE’s recruitment issues.
@eltragon.bsky.social of @lataco.bsky.social on his lack of surprise about ICE’s recruitment issues.
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Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.
By @eltragon.bsky.social
By @eltragon.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.
By @eltragon.bsky.social
By @eltragon.bsky.social
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LOVING the shout out for @lataco.bsky.social @eltragon.bsky.social on “The Last Word” with Lawrence O’Donnell tonight! Give the man his flowers - “he is one of THE GREAT journalists in the United States of America right now…future Pulitzer Prize winner” - I AGREE!!!!
October 25, 2025 at 5:25 AM
LOVING the shout out for @lataco.bsky.social @eltragon.bsky.social on “The Last Word” with Lawrence O’Donnell tonight! Give the man his flowers - “he is one of THE GREAT journalists in the United States of America right now…future Pulitzer Prize winner” - I AGREE!!!!
This is new video footage of this incident. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, here’s what we know is true.
A timeline of events involving the shooting of news TikToker Richard L.A. and the subsequent lockdown and student walkouts at Santee High School.
The full story: lataco.com/ice-shots-sa...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Izzy Ramirez, and Memo Torres
The full story: lataco.com/ice-shots-sa...
By Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Izzy Ramirez, and Memo Torres
October 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This is new video footage of this incident. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, here’s what we know is true.
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Joining @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social tonight:
@khanna.house.gov
David Noriega
@larrysabato.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
Adam B. Smith
#LastWord
@khanna.house.gov
David Noriega
@larrysabato.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
Adam B. Smith
#LastWord
October 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Joining @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social tonight:
@khanna.house.gov
David Noriega
@larrysabato.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
Adam B. Smith
#LastWord
@khanna.house.gov
David Noriega
@larrysabato.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
Adam B. Smith
#LastWord
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It's estimated that there will be tens of thousands attendees at the No Kings Protest on Saturday around Southern California, and it's important to protect your community by reviewing your rights and being prepared in case violence breaks out.
Full guide: lataco.com/protest-prep
By Sheryl Turner
Full guide: lataco.com/protest-prep
By Sheryl Turner
October 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
It's estimated that there will be tens of thousands attendees at the No Kings Protest on Saturday around Southern California, and it's important to protect your community by reviewing your rights and being prepared in case violence breaks out.
Full guide: lataco.com/protest-prep
By Sheryl Turner
Full guide: lataco.com/protest-prep
By Sheryl Turner
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DHS arrests man wearing an L.A. TACO hoodie. If they rough it up, we got a fresh one waiting for him. 👊🏽
October 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
DHS arrests man wearing an L.A. TACO hoodie. If they rough it up, we got a fresh one waiting for him. 👊🏽