Julia Paskin
I think of myself as a reverse engineer when it comes to the experiences of Southern Californians. I work to understand and highlight stories from often unheard voices and work backwards to demonstrate how and why that experience is possible. From immigration, law enforcement, to homelessness, to the environment, how do laws and policies impact our lives? And what social, political, and environmental forces inform our experiences? What solutions work and who do they serve?
I grew up in an old New York City tenement, raised by a working-class, single mom (shout out to Mama Paskin). I came to California to study at CalArts and in search of lower rents (the misguided irony!) so issues of economic equity and the arts are both close to my heart. I came to journalism after working in the performing arts and then social justice and political organizing.
While I may have left NYC fleeing an unlivable economy, I stayed here after falling in love with Greater Los Angeles and all that our diverse communities have to offer. I have now spent nearly half my life here and have made an art of defending LA from anyone who dares to talk trash-- because anyone who doesn’t have anything nice to say about our town, just doesn’t know enough about it.
Julia is the host of All Things Considered on weekdays on LAist 89.3 and The L.A. Report podcast.
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Manhattan Beach used eminent domain laws to seize the Bruce's land, in an effort to run the Bruces (and other Black families) out of the area. -
The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist 89.3. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin. -
Glow-in-the-dark plankton make unpredictable appearances in our waters, but create a dazzling light show when pounded by the waves. Researchers says it's a defense mechanism. -
Time is treating P-22 pretty well, but that's partly because he's all alone. -
Without familiar rituals and the comfort of community, losing a loved one during the pandemic can be even more difficult. -
Distance from the dying and from other mourners can make symptoms of grief more severe and longer lasting. -
Was it a home run, a strikeout or something in between? -
When Simmons first started out "there weren't that many positive images of Black people." His new exhibit captures everyday moments and notable civil rights leaders.
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Five coronavirus vaccination sites run by the city of L.A., including the supersite at Dodger Stadium, are out of vaccines, and will be closed until Tuesday or Wednesday. -
The county’s public health director responded with optimism to the CDC’s new guidelines for reopening schools.
