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Elly Yu
What I cover
I cover critical issues facing kids and their families, from housing to health to childcare. Research has shown the early years of a child’s life are a crucial time — how can we ensure the youngest Angelenos are set up to thrive?
My background
Before taking on the early childhood beat, I was on LAist’s investigative team, where my reporting on nursing homes 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 happy 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. When I’m not reporting, I’m chasing down my two young children.
My goals
I want my coverage to help Angelenos navigate the complex world of raising a young child 5 and under.
Best way to reach me
Email: eyu@laist.com. If you have a tip, you can also reach me on Signal. My username is @ellyyu.89.
Stories by Elly Yu
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Los Angeles lifeguards are ready for a rush this weekend.
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About 28% of eligible voters in L.A. County cast ballots in the June 7 primary.
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California has consolidated nearly every medical parole patient at a single facility — one with a troubled track record.
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So far, the rise in people hospitalized due to COVID-19 has not risen anywhere near as sharply.
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One shelter official said there's a lack of places in the county where people can safely isolate if they've tested positive for COVID-19.
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“I just felt sick all over. It was such a bad experience,” said one neighbor.
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A damaged sewer line that spilled over 8 million gallons of untreated sewage in Carson was over 60 years old.
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The health order applies to all school districts as well as private schools within the county. LAUSD also announced a new requirement before students return to classes.
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The letter signed by two dozen California congressional Democrats cited "dire conditions" at the facilities.
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The same government agencies that found facilities connected to a nursing home chain were dirty, understaffed and provided deficient care are also their biggest source of revenue.
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NPR NewsNursing home chain ReNew Health continues to care for hundreds of patients even after the state attempted to crack down. Before and during the pandemic, homes connected to ReNew had safety violations.
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Following an LAist investigation, several members of California’s delegation have spoken out about “deadly neglect” and their concerns with the state’s nursing homes licensing process.
