Jordan Rynning
I grew up on a farm in Minnesota and first came to California in 2013 while serving in the U.S. Navy. Six years later, I decided to leave the military and become a journalist. I studied political science at the University of Hawaii and data journalism at Stanford University, along with a stint as an intern at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Now I help Southern Californians hold their local government officials accountable by shining a light into the inner workings of city halls, law enforcement agencies and other powerful institutions. Drawing from local community voices, government sources and advanced data analysis, I keep a watchful eye on how government officials use — or abuse — their positions of power and hear from experts on policy solutions to residents’ most pressing issues.
If you have a tip, you can reach me on Signal. My username is jrynning.56.
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And if you're comfortable just reaching out my email I'm at jrynning@scpr.org.
I would love to hear from you if you have feedback or concerns about your local government.
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Two people were found dead in a homeless camp in Westlake by a family member who said she saw her mother's dead body being eaten by dogs. The L.A. County Medical Examiner's office determined the two died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine. -
Local officials say the display was an overreach by the federal government. -
The video of a man calling out in Chinese for help sparked questions from witnesses and the community. -
An LAist reporter saw people in tactical gear with their faces covered by masks on the road that leads to the Dodger Stadium downtown gate. -
More than $11 million has been spent on LAPD overtime alone. -
An LAist analysis found tech problems and policy changes during the 2024 count raise questions about a reported 10% downturn in unsheltered people in the city of Los Angeles. -
Allegations include failure to disperse, attempted murder and looting. -
Homeland Security said 118 people had been apprehended in immigration enforcement actions that were followed by escalating protests in L.A. and disputes among local, state and federal officials. -
The medical examiner has not yet determined a cause of death. Lucrecia Macias Barajas' family said the encampment where her daughter found her mother's body had been a known problem for many years.
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LAist breaks down how the proposed cuts could restructure city government.
