Elly Yu
Senior Reporter, Early Childhood
(she/her)
I cover critical issues facing kids and their families, from housing to health to childcare. Research has shown that the early years of a child’s life are a crucial time – how can we ensure that the youngest Angelenos are set up to thrive?
Before taking on the early childhood beat, I was on LAist’s investigative team, where my reporting propelled changes in state law. My work has been recognized by the Sacramento Press Club, and has been a finalist for IRE and Gerald Loeb awards.
I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, and am excited to be reporting in a place I call home. Before coming to LAist, I worked at NPR stations in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., where my focus was on healthcare, immigration and state politics.
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Private centers and state-funded preschools in L.A. County have reported nearly 28,000 empty slots. -
A new L.A. County pilot program sends community health workers in select neighborhoods across the county to ask: What do you need?
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The commission would be tasked with overseeing ethical conduct of county officials.
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As Vice President Kamala Harris enters the spotlight, California 496 delegates have significant — and largely unprecedented — power over what happens next. On Monday, night the California delegation put their full support behind their fellow Californian.
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Children’s little bodies heat up way faster than an adult’s, making them more prone to heat illnesses.
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Alejandra “Alex” Santamaria most recently served as interim president and general manager, as well as VP, Director of Sales for Univision Los Angeles.
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In recent years, a number of institutions have adopted land acknowledgements. But for young children, settler colonialism might be hard to grasp. Here's how to help children understand.
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Supporters of the change said the test was designed for older students and wasn’t developmentally appropriate for 4-year-olds.
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The city of Pomona is launching a guaranteed income pilot.
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California is making transitional kindergarten available to all 4-year-olds. So what is it, and how do you know if it’s right for your child and your family?
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