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Jason Wells
he/him
Managing Editor, Daily News
What I cover
I manage the daily news product that you hear and read every day.
My background
I was formerly the executive editor of news at BuzzFeed News, where I worked for 10 years overseeing coverage of immigration, the entertainment industry, and breaking news. Prior to that, I worked at the Los Angeles Times, where I helped oversee online daily coverage of California.
My goals
I want to build LAist's loyal audience by becoming a daily habit and destination for Southern California. Download our app!
Best way to reach me
Email: jwells@laist.com
Stories by Jason Wells
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The Dodgers offense awakened late in in the final game of the 2025 World Series to defeat Toronto, 5-4, in the 11th inning.
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The fire broke out at around 1 a.m. and quickly grew in hot, dry conditions.
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The move further scales back the Trump administration's military presence that started on June 7 amid protests against immigration enforcement efforts.
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The fire quickly grew Wednesday afternoon in hot, dry conditions.
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The L.A. Fire Department said the tunnel workers had been isolated by a "collapse" in an industrial tunnel for a wastewater treatment facility in the Harbor-area neighborhood of Wilmington.
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People reported feeling a short jolt, but damage is unlikely.
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The curfew was imposed after people broke into businesses and vandalized properties.
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Mayor Karen Bass said she made the decision to impose a curfew after people broke into businesses and vandalized properties.
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Evacuation orders were also lifted for residents in the Digier Canyon and Lebec areas.
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Brian Williams was named deputy mayor in 2023 and oversaw LA's police, fire and other public safety departments.
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JPL said the cuts would affect about 325 employees, or roughly 5% of its workforce.
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From O.C. to L.A. county races, statewide elections, and the battle for the White House, here's how you can stay connected and track the results.