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You better know the lowrider 09/17/24

"With cruising laws lifted, lowriders roll L.A.’s streets once more. But are they free?"

(with Veronique Louis-Jacques)

USC pro-Palestinian protests on campus 04/25/24

"Pro-Palestinian protests at USC went late into the night of April 24th ultimately ending in the LAPD and DPS working together to clear the campus. We had reporters live on the scene throughout it all."

From protests on USC campus to Reggie Bush’s Heisman 04/24/24

(executive producer)

There’s hope in the future for endangered desert tortoises 04/17/24

"A group of 70 juvenile Mojave desert tortoises emerged from their deep winter sleep at the Edwards Air Force Base outside of Los Angeles. Conservationists consider this is a good sign for the critically endangered species."

From the USC Valedictorian to L.A. Housing Protest 04/17/24

(producer and director)

From $5 movies to the Sacramento A’s 04/10/24

(producer)

USC students reflect on the holy month of Ramadan 04/10/24

"With April upon us, the month of fasting concluded this week."

From a Travis Scott Collab to Women’s Basketball Excitement 04/03/24

(executive producer, director)

From MLB Opening Day to McDonuts 03/27/24

(executive producer, director)

MLB Opening Day excitement plays out at USC 03/27/24

"Major League Baseball’s opening day is tomorrow! The Dodgers’ home opener is tomorrow afternoon against the Cardinals and the Angels are away playing the Orioles."

Proposition One on the ballot 03/06/24

"Proposition 1 is one of the major issues on the docket. It deals with funding for housing and mental health services, but what exactly are the issues at hand?"

From USG election to Amazon Studios lawsuit 02/28/24

(executive producer, director)

From alleged treason to Beatles biopics 02/21/24

(executive producer, director)

From Valentine’s Day to Disney Unions 02/14/24

(executive producer, director)

Valentine flower pop-up brings bouquets to USC 02/14/24

"USC held a pop-up flower shop today on campus in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Trojans built bouquets and candy bags and shared their thoughts on the holiday."

From Sports Streaming to Super Bowl Snacks 02/07/24

(executive producer, director)

From Taylor Swift to SCA union vote 01/31/24

(executive producer, director)

The queer hooligans of L.A.’s rugby scene 01/11/24

"Rebellion Rugby prides itself on being inclusive – and on not being the only ones."

Voter trust reaches a low point in Texas - click the word "TEXAS" below the map for my individual byline 12/21/23

"Despite a demonstrable lack of election fraud, Texans are losing faith in the electoral process."

Finalist, L.A. Press Club's SoCal Journalism Awards

Women want to play traditionally male sports. They're facing pushback. 12/08/23

"Discouragement, assumptions and a lack of funding curb women’s athletics."

Pro-Palestinian protesters organize die-in on UCLA campus 11/30/23

"The Students for Justice in Palestine have been organizing protests across the country and in L.A. This afternoon saw a pro-Palestinian die-in protest across town at UCLA’s campus."

From the Toy Drive to Ice Skating - The Holiday Special 11/28/23

(producer)

Trojans discuss their Christmas movie picks for the holiday season 11/28/23

"Anthony Clingerman and Yohanna Bauerdorf went and asked people on USC campus about their favorite Christmas movies. Here’s what they found."

Jewish, interfaith organizations aim to build community and advocate for peace 11/15/23

"As the Israel-Hamas war continues into its second month, communities in the United States are advocating, taking stands and - in some cases - building new relationships."

Protest of the Israel-Hamas war marches across USC Health Sciences campus 11/08/23

"Another protest, this time on USC’s Health Sciences Campus, had demonstrators showing their support for Palestinians and calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. At this protest, both protesters and organizers declined to give their names or be interviewed. The voices you’ll hear are from statements made to the crowd."

From Boyle Heights development to Thanksgiving 11/07/23

(director and producer)

Demonstrators, Middle Eastern studies professor discuss Palestinian American experience in U.S. 11/01/23

"Around a hundred protesters came out to show solidarity with Palestine. At five p.m. yesterday, the USC March for Gaza wound through campus, with protesters aiming complaints directly against USC and Annenberg Media."

From L.A. Metro to Halloween 10/31/23

(producer)

March for Gaza in solidary with Palestine on Tuesday night 10/31/23

"Protestors call for USC to promote justice, unity and protect First Amendment rights." (live hit)

Diversity mixer #WeAreListening LIVE fosters connections between students 10/31/23

"An intimate mixer on USC campus to promote diversity and foster connection between students of all backgrounds - featuring pupusas. Sound intriguing? Learn about Wednesday’s fourth #WeAreListening LIVE event."

From SAG-AFTRA to PCH 10/24/23

(producer)

The rising price of bluegrass festivals: Exactly how much should a working class genre cost? 10/16/23

"Golden Gate Park at 10:30 a.m. was shrouded in fog. A pair of Cooper's hawks, birds of prey with wingspans of several feet and black-and-white striped tails, wheeled overhead, stark against the gunmetal gray San Francisco sky."

From Updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict to a Professor’s Double Life 10/10/23

(producer)

The Israel-Palestine conflict in the U.S. and abroad 10/10/23

"We spoke to members of the Israeli, American Jewish and American Palestinian communities about the conflict in that region. They shared stories of their experiences both in Israel and here in the U.S."

75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers go on strike | ATVN Wed. Oct. 4, 2023 10/04/23

(multimedia journalist)

L.A. ranked number one in nation this year for bloodsucking pests 09/27/23

"It’s official, Southern California has a mosquito problem."

Freedom Farms is working to grow green spaces in L.A. 09/20/23

"Partnership for Growth LA’s new initiative aims to expand to 37 urban gardens."

Governments need to ratify ocean preservation treaty, Greenpeace urges 09/13/23

"New Greenpeace report calls for 30% of ocean to be sanctuary by 2030."

Every student pays a fee for a U-Pass card. Less than 20% use it. 09/07/23

"USC students get unlimited Metro rides under expanded transit program."

'We don't exist to them': The troubling reality of content moderation 08/10/23

(contributor)

HANAKO’S TRAGEDY: ‘Progressive prosecutor’ loses post; debate on U.S. justice rages 11/18/22

"SAN FRANCISCO—The recall election that would determine the fate of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin was held on June 7." (contributor)

HANAKO’S TRAGEDY: Parolee arrested 5 times but released before woman’s death 11/17/22

"SAN FRANCISCO--Troy McAlister walked into a courtroom here on the morning of Sept. 20, wearing an orange sweatshirt and a white face mask." (contributor)

HANAKO’S TRAGEDY: Woman killed while dreaming of ‘surviving in the United States’ 11/16/22

"SAN FRANCISCO--Hanako Abe was supposed to meet with her friend Ayumi Asayama on New Year’s Eve in 2020." (contributor)

INTERVIEW/ Facebook whistleblower urges legislation for transparency 05/20/22

"AUSTIN, Texas--A former Facebook (now Meta) employee-turned-whistleblower shocked the world when she disclosed tens of thousands of internal documents she took from the company." (contributor)

Only one San Jose VTA board member uses public transit 11/09/2021

"The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is dealing with tight budgets, low ridership and out-of-touch officials, even as they discuss expanding to new technologies."

@wsounews 04/20/21

SOU News Flash ⚡️: Chauvin is convicted of all murder chargers (sic)

@marielouiseleone reports

@wsounews 02/14/21

Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial ends in his acquittal

@marielouiseleone reports