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Mary Plummer
What I cover
As managing editor for enterprise reporting and investigations, I oversee many of the newsroom’s editor and reporter teams. I love local news and supporting the journalists who cover our communities.
My background
I started my broadcast career at ABC News, and since then, I’ve worked at nonprofit newsrooms. Most of that time has been right here at LAist (yes, all the way back to the KPCC days). I’ve held a variety of roles, including as a radio producer, political correspondent and senior editor. I’ve also worked as an investigative reporter covering local government and the California state prison system.
I’ve lived in Southern California for over two decades and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska.
My goals
Our newsroom puts community first and brings great rigor and care to all that we do. We’re here to watchdog local government, help you navigate L.A. and Orange counties and shine light on the people and stories that make Southern California so special.
I’m proud of the groundbreaking investigative work produced during my time here. Our watchdog reporting has inspired legislation, helped change federal policies that blocked veterans from housing and increased transparency measures at the L.A. City Council.
I’m also a big believer in people-powered reporting. Earlier in my career, I helped pioneer many of our community engagement projects, and I’m excited about the innovative work we continue in this area. So often, our best stories are informed by you.
Best way to reach me
By email at mplummer@laist.com. You can also send us ideas or tips here.
Stories by Mary Plummer
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The race was one of the most closely watched in the country.
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At a council meeting Friday a motion to authorize $250,000 in funding passed unanimously. Councilmember Nury Martinez was the author.
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L.A. Ethics Commissioners voted to recommend restricting many businesses from making donations to officials and imposing limits on how and when politicians can solicit donations for favored charities.
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L.A.'s Ethics Commission is recommending the city council restrict many businesses from making donations to officials and impose limits on how and when politicians can solicit donations for their favored charities.
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Governor Gavin Newsom's first-ever State of the State address had some big headlines, but very few mentions of Los Angeles in the nearly hour-long speech.
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The City of Los Angeles has promised since 1992 to be a discrimination-free workplace. That goal has remained out of reach. You guide to where we are today in both L.A. and L.A. County offices.
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Garcetti started the news conference with word that he's out of the White House race. He finished with "Go Rams!"
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A handful of Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday proposed a ban on campaign contributions from real estate developers of significant projects.
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The governor's 2019-2020 spending plan represents a 4 percent increase in general plan spending and adds billions of dollars to the state's reserves.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget marks a 4 percent increase in general plan spending, but also projected a $21.4 billion surplus.
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Instead of picking council members to represent the whole city, in what's known as at-large elections, cities switched to distinct district elections.
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In November 2018, 57 California cities changed how they elected city councils. The results were often unexpected.
