Adriana Pera
I started out at KPCC/LAist handling distribution of our California college guides, and now I have the pleasure of supporting our efforts to include your questions and experiences in our coverage, with a particular focus on education coverage.
As an Assistant Engagement Producer, I am an advocate for our community members who choose to share their memories, their insights, and their questions about Los Angeles with us. Something I’m always thinking about: How can we make our newsroom more accessible to folks outside of it? How can we ensure our readers and listeners feel heard, reflected, and appreciated?
I grew up listening to KQED in my grandmother’s Camry (hey, Grandmère!). I graduated from Occidental College in Eagle Rock in 2021, and before LAist, I worked in schools with elementary and middle schoolers. I still babysit them when I can, mostly because I appreciate their honesty. If I’m not working, I’m probably making one of my two greatest pleasures: sauces or soups.
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Today was LAUSD’s long-observed, long-reviled tradition, “Norm Day.” And it might have consequences for your child’s classroom as teachers get moved around. -
You do not need a permanent address or a government-issued ID to vote.
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The majority of respondents who have been required to start separating their food waste reported that it's going just fine. But they also let us know what stinks about it, too.
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You do not need a permanent address or a government-issued ID to vote.
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How do I vote if I am experiencing homelessness?You do not need a permanent address or a government-issued ID to vote.
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You'll only vote in the LA City Council general election if two things are true: You live within the boundaries of the city of Los Angeles and you live at a location within a district on the ballot. Only three districts have seats up for election on Nov. 5.
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Speed cameras are coming to some cities in Los Angeles County.
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Today in How to LA: SAG-AFTRA restarts negotiations, Newsom vetoes a bill that would include OSHA protections for domestic workers; plus, a fright-fest in the Inland Empire for Halloween lovers.
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Looking for Family-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities in Los Angeles? Check Out These Outdoor Options.From native garden cleanups to harvesting surplus produce, here are 10 kid-friendly volunteer opportunities that will get you and your family outside.
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California’s new state budget allocates $1 million for mandatory dyslexia screenings and additional support for students having difficulty reading.
