Nereida Moreno
It can be difficult to navigate life in Los Angeles without a smartphone or access to a strong Wi-Fi connection, especially since the pandemic deepened our reliance on technology. Yet thousands of Angelenos remain disconnected from the digital world, making it challenging to access social services, apply for jobs and schedule medical appointments. I help residents navigate the digital divide, and explore what happens when large tech companies monopolize — but don’t democratize — internet access in Southern California.
I grew up in San Bernardino and began my career as a breaking news reporter for the Southern California News Group. Then I moved to Chicago, where I got my start in public radio at NPR affiliate WBEZ. I helped launch a daily news talk show and covered Chicago Public Schools and youth culture for the education desk.
Now that I’m back in SoCal, I plan to spend most of my free time scouting local music venues and eating tacos.
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Si se aprueba, los residentes de Los Ángeles serían los responsables de determinar los límites de los distritos del Concejo. Esa tarea la controlaba el propio Concejo, de modo que los concejales trazaban sus propios distritos, normalmente para mantenerse en el poder. -
Se pide a los votantes que consideren un paquete de reformas éticas diseñadas para luchar contra la corrupción en el Ayuntamiento.
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If approved, Los Angeles residents would be responsible for determining council district boundaries. That task has been controlled by the council itself, so council members drew their own districts — usually to keep themselves in power.
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Voters are being asked to consider a package of ethics reforms designed to fight corruption at City Hall.
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L.A. groups are teaching basic computer skills to help residents spot fake election news.
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A lack of digital know-how can keep people out of modern society. New federal funding aims to change that
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Huntington Park and Bell Gardens are among the latest cities to pass resolutions that highlight the issue.
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If the discounts vanish, the resulting spike in bills could cause millions to drop service
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Officials aim to get more residents connected, and also bring competition into the local market.
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Advocates say the way California has determined need is flawed.
