☕ Chisme Dominguero: Pa'Delante, The Continued Fight, Senate Testimonies & L.A.'s Next Move
ICE terror confirmed at Senate. Shop local (La Línea!) to support SELA. Final call for Pa'Delante (art sales fund Toy Drive!). Donate via our Calendar Page.
Familia, the fight for our community's dignity is happening everywhere—from the halls of the Senate to the streets being prepped for global events. This week’s Chisme Dominguero focuses on the critical information you need to stay aware and stay sharp.
🚨 Community Defense: Inhumane Treatment at the Highest Level
The terror we've been reporting on hit the national stage this week. Latino U.S. citizens illegally detained during recent immigration raids—including a military veteran and an individual detained right next door in Montebello—testified before the U.S. Senate.
The Details: Citizens detailed traumatic experiences, including being racially profiled, denied constitutional rights, and ignored even when providing proof of citizenship. Testimonies confirmed that detentions are racially motivated and a threat to everyone in our community. We must continue to mobilize. Read the full article at caló news
🎁 Economía Local: Community Gift Guide & Shopping Local
A new L.A. Gift Guide highlights the power of spending money with businesses rooted in our community, emphasizing that dollars spent locally are a powerful form of economic activism.
Your Action: As you finish your holiday shopping, remember the power of supporting businesses that support us. Every dollar spent at places like La Línea helps fund our sanctuary events, our art exhibits, and our ability to fight for SELA. Check out our shop for gear and gift cards! Read the full article on LA Public Press
🚴 Moving Forward: Metro, Olympics, & Biking in L.A.
L.A. is preparing for the World Cup and the Olympics, and Metro is focused on leveraging these events to secure permanent funding for major transit projects and expand mobility options, particularly for cyclists.
The Mobility Boost: Metro is planning projects that tie into existing CicLAvia routes and aims to make biking a more viable, permanent transit option across the county. Community voices must ensure that these improvements are equitable and serve SELA residents year-round. Read the full article on LA Public Press and also hit up @selabicyclecenter
✨ La Línea Update: Pa'Delante & The Continued Fight
Pa'Delante Closing Ceremony: Don't miss the powerful final chance to see the Pa'Delante exhibit this week. This art proves that our beauty rises, even when systems terrorize us. Get Tickets Here
Toy Drive Continuation: All proceeds from art sales at the closing ceremony, and all monetary donations made through our Calendar Page, go directly to purchasing toys and essential supplies for local children and Para Los Niños.
Stay informed, stay sharp, and we’ll see you at the shop!
#ChismeDominguero #SELA #CommunityDefense #PaDelante #ShopLocal
Giving Back: Our 2nd Annual Toy Drive is ON!
La Linea is Giving Back! Our 2nd Annual Toy Drive is Sunday, December 14th, 11 AM-4 PM. Entry is an unwrapped toy, but FREE Haircuts are for everyone! We're raffling A YEAR OF UNLIMITED BARBER SERVICES and supporting Para Los Niños.
Familia, listen up! This isn't just a party; it's a movement. The holidays hit different in SELA, and the only way we know how to celebrate is by showing up for our people. Mark your calendar, clear your Sunday, and grab an unwrapped toy, because our 2nd Annual Toy Drive is coming up fast!
On Sunday, December 14th, from 11 AM to 4 PM, we are taking over 4471 Tweedy Blvd. for a full-day vibe check.
The Mission is Clear. The Vibe is Sharp.
As a brand built on Community First and Social Impact, our Toy Drive is dual-purpose:
The Kids: All gifts and proceeds benefit @paralosninosorg (Para Los Niños) to bring some light to the holidays.
The Familia: We are also directly supporting local families who have been hit hard by the recent immigration actions in South East LA. This is how we operationalize our values—through tangible, unfiltered community care.
What’s Going Down (Besides the Freshest Fades, for free)
Forget the transactional, purely transactional experience of other shops. We’re turning the shop into a Community Sanctuary.
Entry Fee? Just an Unwrapped Toy to benefit the kids, but everyone is welcome!
FREE Haircuts for Everyone! Come through and get a sharp look on us—no purchase or entry required for the cut itself!
Win BIG: We’re raffling off some serious prizes, including A YEAR OF UNLIMITED BARBER SERVICES from La Línea! That's 12 months of sharpness, on us.
Other Prizes: We're also setting up a 50/50 Raffle and tons of other prizes. Buy from our amazing vendors and you’ll automatically enter to WIN.
Art & Activism: We’re collaborating with our partners at @diablosconpintura and @lyvinx to bring the best art and cultural energy to the block.
Vendor Spotlight: Get Right with PadreAsada!
You know we only bring the best food vendors to the shop, and this time, you gotta get ready for PadreAsada.
Forget that struggle meal you were planning—this is the good stuff. They'll be on-site, serving up that high-quality flavor that is the true definition of LA street food. Bring your appetite, because you need the fuel to shop our local art and apparel vendors!
Don’t Wait. Show Up. Make an Impact
Your participation helps us continue to be that "Third Place" that bridges the need for professional advancement with the imperative of cultural preservation.
We can’t wait to celebrate and give back with our community. Bring a toy, grab a cut, and join the movement.
📍 4471 Tweedy Blvd. South Gate, CA 90280
📅 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH | 11 AM - 4 PM
#SELA #ToyDrive #CommunityFirst #SouthGate #CulturalPride
🎁 Two Birds, One Stone: Give a Toy, Get a Fade!
It's that time of year, Fam. We're not just about clean cuts and activist gear; we're about showing up for the community that built us. That's why we're announcing the return of our biggest event of the year:
The 2nd Annual La Línea Barbershop Toy Drive!
When: Sunday, December 14th, 11 AM - 4 PM
Where: 4471 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280
This isn't your grandma's holiday potluck. This is a crucial event, run in conjunction with @DIABLOSCONPINTURA & @LYVINX, where every ounce of energy goes back to SELA.
The Entry Fee is Your Act of Resistance
The price of entry is simple and powerful: ONE UNWRAPPED TOY.
And here's the hook—because you deserve it: when you contribute, you get a chance to be part of the whole event, including FREE HAIR CUTS!
Here's what's going down:
FREE HAIR CUTS: Get lined up by the best in the game.
50/50 Raffle & Prizes: Buy from our vendors and WIN PRIZES.
Food, Vendors, & Art: Support local SELA businesses and artists.
Your Gift Goes Further
Every single gift and all proceeds from the event will benefit @paralosninosorg and local families affected by the recent immigration actions in South East LA.
This event isn't just charity; it's operational activism. It's how we build our sanctuary and protect our own. Mark your calendar, grab a new toy, and roll through.
Stay Sharp. Stay Radical.
📰 Chisme Dominguero: Toy Drives, Vision Boards, and How We Fight Back 11/23/25
Familia, pull up a chair. It’s Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, and there is a lot of chisme (news) you need to catch up on—from planning your 2026 to protecting our neighbors from raids.
At Nuestra Linea, we don't just sell cuts; we use our platform as a community sanctuary to keep you connected, informed, and armed for the movement. Here’s the latest straight from the SELA streets.
✊ The Movement: Protection & Unity
The fight for our community's future is always active, and the news cycle proves why we must stay ready:
Shielding Workers from ICE: There are serious efforts underway by LA employers and labor groups to shield workers from ICE activity. This is the kind of practical action we support. Link to story
Black & Latino Unity: In South LA, our Black and Latino neighbors are uniting against ICE as systems continue to fail us. This coalition is critical; unity is our boundary marker. Link to Story
We refuse to be silent. That's why we carry gear that's more than just merch—it's equipment for cultural resistance.
🔥 The Drop: Gear for the Fight
La Tiendita is always stocked with the uniform for the resistance. Equip yourself and broadcast the message:
Chinga LA Migra Hoodie (From $24.84): Stay warm and send an unapologetic message. GET IT HERE
Just Deport ICE T-shirt (From $15.48): An accessible piece of activist streetwear. GET IT HERE
Protest Whistles w/ICE Reporting Hotline Number 20 Pack ($14): This is essential, low-cost equipment for community safety. Know your rights and be ready to warn others. GET IT HERE
🗓️ Community Sanctuary: Mark Your Calendar
Your support allows the shop to function as a community hub, which means we can spotlight essential, local events that keep the culture moving.
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Toy Drive on Sunday, December 14th (11 AM - 4 PM) at the shop (4471 Tweedy Blvd). Entry is one unwrapped toy and earns you a chance at FREE HAIR CUTS. All proceeds benefit local families affected by immigration actions in South East LA. This is how we fight back!
Toy Drive for System-Impacted Families (Ends Nov 26): The holidays are especially hard for kids separated from an incarcerated parent. LOUD, in partnership with @cruzitasdeliandcafe, is collecting new, unwrapped toys (ages 5-16) for families supported by the Center for Restorative Justice Works (@crjw). Drop off locations are at Cruzita's Deli and Cafe (Huntington Park) and Local Fixture (Whittier). Let's make this season brighter! MORE INFO
VERSOS PARA LUPITA Part II (Sat, Nov 29, 6-9 PM): This opening at Art Space HP features powerful photographs documented throughout the years of La Virgencita alongside Xitlalic’s printed poetry, with DJ Natmilla bringing the music. Join us! MORE INFO
Manu x Art Supply Swapmeet: Vision Board (Thurs, Dec 11, 7 PM): Come plan your 2026 at Art Space HP! This workshop, led by @manudelmarceramics and @artsupplyswapmeet, is the perfect chance to build your vision board for the new year. MORE INFO
Ready to simplify your grooming routine and free up some cash? Ask your barber about our new LLFlex service at checkout today.
Stay Sharp. Stay Radical.
Next Step for the Fam: Are you interested in getting unlimited cuts for only $70 a month? Check out how the La Linea Unlimited plan is the financial backbone that lets us keep pushing the movement:
👉 Secure the bag and the fade: https://www.nuestralinea.com/unlimited