They call it Bibaporru, Beep Vaporu, El Bic, El Bix, El Vickisito. And many think of the sticky, stinky menthol goop as their own, even though it’s used around the world. In the Latino community, ...

Every day I search for stories big and small about Latinos in Los Angeles. I find tales everywhere — in swap meets, parks, panaderias, buses and schools. The Column One I wrote about Vicks VapoRub ...