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Torched at the World Cup

Hydration break

This is my ode to public H₂O

Alissa Walker Jul 2, 2026

Torched at the World Cup

Cheer squads

As we reach the midpoint of our World Cup journey, here's my survey of the best of LA's celebratory urbanism

Alissa Walker Jun 29, 2026

Torched Talks

Torched Talks with anti-trafficking advocates Stephanie Richard and Paloma Bustos

Join an important conversation about human rights and megaevents on June 29 at noon on Zoom

Alissa Walker Jun 23, 2026

Un-TAP-ped

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I'm using my debit card at a TAP reader to pay for the bus, and a huge green screen reads GO

Un-TAP-ped

Finally you can pay for Metro like you pay for a coffee

It's called open loop, and it's a huge deal

Alissa Walker May 22, 2026