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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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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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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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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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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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California voters made it clear: they are not happy with the Trump administration and the Republican leadership in Congress.
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California’s midterm election may be over, but there are still millions of ballots across the state to be counted, with a handful of local races still undecided.
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Sexual misconduct allegations against Los Angeles County employees sometimes took months and even years to resolve, a KPCC/LAist investigation found.
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A KPCC/LAist investigation found Los Angeles County has paid out millions in tax dollars to settle sexual misconduct claims against government employees. Those settlements represent just a fraction of overall complaints.
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The Los Angeles City Council's only Republican is taking an executive job with Oak View Group, a sports and entertainment company.
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It’s hard to imagine anyone who is still undecided after Monday’s radio debate between the two candidates for the California governorship.
