Amancai Biraben
Former General Assignment Reporter
(she/her)
Before joining LAist in 2023, I covered L.A. politics, the environment, immigration, and South Dakota's 2023 legislative session for the Associated Press. A lifelong Angeleno, I'm passionate about the intersections between urban affairs, the outdoors, arts and culture, and I'm committed to reporting on the policies, institutions and experiences they intertwine with. My work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian and the Washington Post. I'm also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
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Saturday’s event will help clear the land of brushes and other fuels to speed up firefighter response. -
Known for galvanizing L.A.'s Latino community into action, she was committed to her community needs in many ways -
A multi-agency effort targeted crime networks anchored in the Harbor area. -
Domestic workers have pushed for inclusion in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for years. -
Because of a national shortage of the drug used to treat the disease, the LGBT Center is highlighting another treatment. -
The Los Angeles Tenants Union and Union de Vecinos are organizing a march in Boyle Heights today, calling attention to tenants' struggles amid rising rent prices. -
The 43-year-old was the city's first openly gay city council member and was known for starting the tradition of raising the Gay Pride Flag on Harvey Milk Day, as well as his close relationships with lobbyists and power brokers. -
LA Metro has partnered with the City of Santa Monica to pay Santa Monica residents to leave their cars at home. The program could spread to the rest of the county. -
The crash happened at the intersection of California Boulevard and Raymond Avenue, where the Metro A Line rail runs through. -
For over 15 years, L.A. firefighters have had to use bandaids, skin patches, or wear long sleeves to hide their ink.
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