Isaiah Murtaugh
My background: I spent my early years in downtown Los Angeles and lived the last decade between Pico Union and University Park. Before journalism, I spent stints as an after-school tutor and a housing social worker. I’ve covered immigration, religion, housing, local government and a little bit of everything else for outlets in Los Angeles and beyond.
What I do: I keep an eye on local institutions — like city governments, police departments and school boards — and an ear to the ground for the good, the bad and the weird things going on in South LA and Inglewood. I tell you what I find out on our website, in our newsletter and on social media.
Why LA?: This place is home. I love the people, the cultures, the hills and the Pacific Ocean.
The best way to contact me: My email is isaiah@thelalocal.org. Find me on Signal @isaiahembee.23.
