News for Angelenos, by Angelenos.

In a region as vibrant as Los Angeles, it’s easy to feel disconnected. The LA Local is here to change that. We’re a nonprofit news organization that puts community at the heart of everything we do.

Your neighborhood, our LA.

Our ethics and standards

We believe all Angelenos deserve useful news and information that inspires and equips them to thrive in their daily lives. Our work meets high journalism standards, is independent, and nonpartisan.

Always Free. Always Local.

Our journalism is guided by three core principles:

Community-first

We center the needs of local neighborhoods, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make LA work better for Angelenos. Journalism should be focused on serving people most affected by the stories, both inspiring and equipping them to take action.

Equity & Inclusion

We need local news that reflects the beauty, joy and authenticity of people of Los Angeles. Newsrooms should be mirrors of the communities they cover, share stories centered on community perspectives and be useful tools that inform and drive community action.

Trust

We believe that building trust must be a core principle of any storytelling. The journalism we provide will be accurate, independent, unbiased nonpartisan and a trusted source of news.

Leadership Team

Michele Siqueiros

Chief Executive Officer

Kristen Muller

Executive Editor

Kayhan Azadi

Chief Development Officer

Kris Kelley

Managing Director, Engagement & Student Journalism

Raisa Zaidi

Managing Editor,  Central Support & Partnership

Leezel Tanglao

Head of Audience & Membership

Claudia Koerner

Managing Editor, Neighborhoods

Stacey Holderbach

Vice President of Operations

Xavier Vargas

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Communications

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Our Board

Monica Lozano

Board chair, The LA Local
Former editor, publisher and CEO of La Opinión

Kevin Merida

Former Executive Editor, LA Times

Giselle Fernandez

Emmy Award-winning News Anchor, Spectrum News

Gerun Riley

President, The Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation

Michael Ouimette

Chief Investment Officer, American Journalism Project

Media, University, and Community Partners

Our partners in building trusted local news for LA

Philanthropy Partners

Our partners in building trusted local news for LA

Ways to get involved

Donate

Support our nonprofit newsroom and help us build a more connected and informed Los Angeles.

Sponsor or advertise

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Become a volunteer

Support us with your time and energy, whether on your own or with a group from your workplace.

Become an LA Documenter

Get paid to keep your community informed by attending and holding accountable local public meetings.

Apply to Student Journalism Program

Join other high school students in our after-school and summer education programs.

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