By Al Martinez June 21, 2000 12 AM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print Columnist Al Martinez is on assignment. More to Read L.A. Times food editor Daniel Hernández on Mexican punks vs. emos and finding the best taco in L.A. July 29, 2026 The L.A. Times welcomes its class of 2026 summer interns May 26, 2026 Los Angeles Times welcomes Class of 2025 summer interns May 27, 2025
