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The Torched guide to LA's World Cup

A mission statement, a calendar of events, and an invitation to help shine a light on LA's public spaces, public transit, and public benefits

Alissa Walker Jun 11, 2026

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Alissa Walker Jun 9, 2026

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Strike authorization

SoFi workers could walk off the job at any moment, just one week from the first World Cup match

Alissa Walker Jun 6, 2026

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A group of people at the ATSAC center seated before a wall of video screens showing various scenes of LA streets

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Tour ATSAC with Torched on November 19

Join 🔥🔥 subscribers for what's become a beloved annual tradition

Alissa Walker Nov 5, 2025

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Torched's paid subscriber-only party is September 20

It's time, once again, to get lit!

Alissa Walker Sep 1, 2025

A large room labeled Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control that's covered in monitors showing streets across LA

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Tour ATSAC with Torched on November 26

Join 🔥🔥 subscribers to see one of the most famous legacy improvements of the 1984 Summer Olympics

Alissa Walker Nov 12, 2024

Party with Torched on September 21

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Party with Torched on September 21

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Alissa Walker Aug 31, 2024