Josie Huang
I report on the intersection of being Asian and American and the impact of our growing communities in Southern California.
I started working in newspapers straight out of college, with assignments that took me from Central America’s largest dump to coastal Mississippi post-Katrina. I made the jump to public radio as a host and reporter for Maine Public Radio. I joined this newsroom in 2012, where I’ve covered various beats -- immigration, housing and religion -- always keeping an ear out for underrepresented voices.
Recent awards I have received for my work include the Regional Edward R. Murrow award in 2020 for feature reporting on homelessness in Koreatown, L.A. Chapter Journalist of the Year in 2021 from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Freedom of the Press Catalyst Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in 2024, and the Suzanne Ahn Civic Engagement & Social Justice Award from Asian American Journalists Association in 2025.
One of the best things about LA is there’s always something new to try and I’m mostly talking about food. Also, visiting family in Asia is just a non-stop flight away.
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A portrait of Jake Zyrus before he came out as transgender is featured on the country's biggest mural chronicling Filipino American history. -
The turtles being raced at Brennan's pub in Marina Del Rey are stressed out by the noise and lights of race nights, advocates say.
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Lower-level writers say it’s harder than ever to earn enough for health insurance through the WGA.
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Since coming under fire for homophobic and racist comments in 2019, Gillis' star has only risen.
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The messaging is being delivered in five languages, including Urdu, Sinhala and Bangla.
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L.A.’s tourism board projects the number of Japanese visitors could top pre-pandemic levels this year.
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Exhibition at the Chinese American Museum offers new insight into L.A.-born icon.
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The actor's past protest of the Vietnam War angered refugees forced to flee Communists.
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Reality TV jobs have dried up for many producers. Some have turned to gig work to survive.
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Mizuhara allegedly stole more than $16 million from the Dodger star. He now faces up to 33 years in prison.
