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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 weeklong saga ended with L.A. crews repainting a set of crosswalks around Stoner Park.
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The city will now use safety data, equity measures and existing infrastructure to decide where to place crossing guards.
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In late May, a Sawtelle resident and his neighbors painted yellow crosswalks around the West L.A. park due to safety concerns.
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A months-long closure helped crews connect underground computer systems and improve ventilation on the subway formerly known as the Purple Line.
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With the opening of the LAX Metro Transit Center, the K Line bucked the trend.
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Caltrain poked fun at L.A.'s car-centric reputation. Metro clapped back with the equivalent of a "Score-board!" chant.
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Fernando Dutra of Whittier will serve a yearlong term as chair of L.A. Metro’s Board of Directors. His term began Wednesday.
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A unique ballot process that’s expected to take place this fall is an attempt to “right-size operations to match the needs today,” the head of the city’s streetlights bureau said.
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Metro to update protocols for closing stations after passengers were left 'stranded' during protests“ I heard people were walking miles to try to get out, and these were people that were dispersing because they were ordered to disperse,” Metro board chair and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said.
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L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said the presence of federal immigration officers is causing “fear and anxiousness.”
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A June 15 survey of some downtown L.A. residents and businesses showed that most wanted curfew to end.
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The autonomous vehicles are operating normally in other parts of the city.
