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Kavish Harjai
What I cover
I use data analysis and investigative reporting techniques to cover public transportation, street infrastructure and the government agencies that are tasked with making it easier and safer to get around the greater L.A. area.
My background
I was born in New Orleans but mostly grew up in Binghamton, N.Y. I moved to New York City for college and worked as a video producer after I graduated. I made my way to California in 2021 for my master’s degree. Before joining LAist in 2025, I was a data reporter for the Associated Press. I was based out of the downtown L.A. bureau and collaborated with my colleagues across the country to report on trends in state policy.
My goals
Generally, my journalism will explore the varying and sometimes competing visions for the future of transportation in L.A., as well as the powerful interests that influence what policy choices are made. I will also regularly provide updates on major transportation projects and help empower our audience to participate in the local decision-making process.
How to contact me
I love to hear from readers and listeners who have feedback on stories or ideas for what I should cover. I especially love tips that help me do important accountability journalism that unearths stories hidden behind closed doors or deep within spreadsheets. Feel free to hit up my email at kharjai@scpr.org. If you prefer, you can find me on Signal, where my user name is @kharjai.61. You can also follow this link to reach me there. For instructions on getting started with Signal, see the app's support page.
Stories by Kavish Harjai
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The goal of opening to the public in time for the World Cup likely won’t be reached.
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L.A. Metro's Board and California Democrats have repeatedly asked for funding to temporarily acquire and run an additional 1,750 buses to meet the demand for the 2028 Games.
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The request for the gates came from the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans said.
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The extension will connect to the B and D lines, as well as popular bus routes.
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Sick of broken streetlights? LA City Council just approved a plan that could get lights fixed fasterBallots to be mailed out to more than a half-million property owners.
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Incumbent Karen Bass declined the invitation. The debate, organized by the groups Streets for All and Housing Action Coalition, focused on housing and transportation
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has met with residents of Lafayette Square.
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The vote by the Los Angeles World Airports Board of Commissioners was unanimous.
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The issue will be discussed by the airport’s Board of Commissioners Tuesday.
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The extension includes three new stops and will take riders from downtown L.A. to Beverly Hills.
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The analysis found that Hispanic, Latino and Black people were overrepresented in data on pretextual stops compared to their share of the population.
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The state funds would be applied to three pedestrian and cyclist improvement projects in the city.
