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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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Metro's C and K rail lines directly connect to the new station.
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Fees are waived in celebration of the new Metro LAX station opening.
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Routes were adjusted in April to allow crews to reinforce the tracks.
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Metro said it’s switching vendors to distribute a total of $1,800 to Phase 2 participants.
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Starting at 8 a.m. Friday, the public will have access to two lanes in each direction.
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After he was hired, the man was arrested in his uniform on suspicion of attempting another sexual assault He's serving a four-year prison sentence in the first case.
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Los Angeles Metro’s D Line (the purple one) will be closed from May 17 to July 25.
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In an exclusive interview with LAist, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said she chose Scott for his ties to L.A. and pursuit of police reform in San Francisco.
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Laura Rubio-Cornejo, the city of L.A.'s general manager for the transportation department, said the proposed cuts could jeopardize revenue generated by parking enforcement and implementation of Measure HLA and Vision Zero.
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Each citation in the city of L.A. comes with a $293 penalty.
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The wait continues for 2,000 people accepted into the Metro Mobility Wallet program granting them $1,800 to spend over the course of a year on bus, rail and other transit options.
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An LAPD spokesperson said it has reviewed footage showing a suspect at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday "cutting the trees and riding off on a bicycle."
