Kavish Harjai
I'm an investigative reporter focusing on transportation. My reporting explores the ways that safe and accessible transportation options are a critical factor to the health, success and happiness of people living in greater L.A.
Previously, I was a data reporter on the state government team at the Associated Press. I reported on how states capitalized on federal investments in broadband access, where state lawmakers were sourcing language for bills to ban gender-affirming health care for youth, and who was responsible for the fire under the 10 Freeway in L.A. in 2023.
Originally from New York, I moved to California in 2021 for a master’s degree and made my way down to L.A. a year later.
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Beutner told LAist in an interview this week that L.A. is a city “adrift” that he wants to get “back on track.” -
The city can’t approve higher fees to bolster the street light repair budget without gaining approval from property owners. -
The bill would increase penalties for metal recyclers who possess or purchase metal used in public infrastructure. -
According to a grand jury report the contractor took advantage of strained relations and political pressures to “force” the city to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle disputes. -
Four new A Line stations in the San Gabriel Valley will open to the public on Friday. -
The city is running behind its peers throughout the state that are also piloting speed safety cameras. -
Nearly 470 sections of guardrailing were stolen in the last fiscal year in L.A. and Ventura counties. -
The city’s municipal code allows for the Department of Transportation to restrict tour buses from streets it deems unsafe. -
Fernando Dutra, the new head of Metro's Board, discussed with LAist his priorities for the upcoming year, the agency's new public safety department and his time riding the system. -
The FAA briefly issued ground stops Monday afternoon for flights coming to Long Beach, John Wayne and Los Angeles International airports, likely causing delays.
