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Dañiel Andres Martinez
What I cover
I fill in at LAist wherever I’m needed. My most recent work can be heard on Weekend Edition with Josie Huang covering anything from citizen crosswalk installations to Eaton Fire recovery efforts.
My background
I came to LAist in 2021 as an apprentice news clerk for AirTalk with Larry Mantle. I was born in Bellflower and grew up on the eastern outskirts of L.A. County in cities like La Verne, Pomona and Claremont. One of my favorite characteristics of Southern California is how large it is, so I enjoy exploring all the nooks and crannies of the region.
My goals
I want to highlight the fun and overlooked parts that make Los Angeles a one-of-a-kind place to live in. In particular, I want to highlight stories about eastern L.A. County and beyond for our audience, giving them a taste of what’s happening in these areas.
Best way to reach me
Email is best: dmartinez@laist.com
Stories by Dañiel Andres Martinez
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The workers would be paid $30 an hour by 2028.
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Authorities have identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, as the person tied to Saturday's fatal bomb attack.
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Gary Parton has cultivated different varieties of the flower at his home, inviting the public to experience his Idyllwild Lilac Garden every year. This could be its last.
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Another hot day today, but not as bad as yesterday. Relief is in sight as soon as Monday.
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We've been experiencing some whiplash weather, alternating between hot and cold and hot and cold.
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The spill was caused by a sewer line in Costa Mesa blocked by "roots and grease."
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"Less containers, less jobs on the docks, less jobs in the trucking sector," Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach, told us.
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Neither cows nor chickens are allowed at fairs this year because of bird flu concerns.
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Los Angeles's famed greasy spoon shut down operations early March. Now realtors are soliciting bids for the building.
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Only two people, among hundreds arrested, are facing misdemeanor charges after protests over the war in Gaza on Southern California college campuses.
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This is the story of ShakeAlert and how it works.
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The Los Angeles legacy of the lesser-known bat-and-ball sport includes the likes of Boris Karloff and fields at Griffith Park.