Mary Plummer
I help lead our newsroom and oversee our enterprise coverage and investigations team. One of my favorite things about journalism is getting to dig deep, and 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. As a manager, I get to partner with colleagues across the organization to produce journalism that aims to make Southern California a better place to live.
I got my start in broadcast with ABC News, where I spent a year at their London and L.A. bureaus along with some time in New York. I’ve also worked at the nonprofit newsroom inewsource as an investigative reporter, and later, an audience engagement editor overseeing digital strategy and newsletters.
I’m proud to have spent the bulk of my career right here at Southern California Public Radio, where I’ve held a variety of roles including as the newsroom’s political correspondent during the 2016 and 2018 elections. I helped pioneer many of our community engagement projects and am a big believer in people-powered reporting. So often, our best work is informed by you.
I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and love being outdoors. I chased the sunshine to Orange County for college and have felt lucky to be in Southern California ever since.
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Voters will choose between two Democrats today who share similar views on many issues but differ greatly in their backgrounds and experience. -
Voters in the 34th Congressional District in the Los Angeles pick their next U.S. House member Tuesday. If fundraising is any indication, the results may be close. -
Many are watching next week's special congressional election in Los Angeles as a window into the future of voting in California as more people mail in their ballots. -
Tuesday's runoff election for former U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra's seat features two Democrats who share a lot in common. We break down the points where they differ.
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Ballot counts released in the L.A. City Council District 7 race and school board District 6 contest still don't make crystal clear who won. -
Voters in Tuesday's general election chose two pro-charter members, tipping the balance of the seven-member Los Angeles Unified School District board. -
What's at stake? Two City Council seats, two school board seats and one ballot measure will go before voters today in the city's general election. -
The city of Los Angeles will hold its general election on Tuesday. We tell you what you need to know to get ready. -
Voters will be choosing a new representative Tuesday for the L.A. City Council district representing the northeast San Fernando Valley. The district has been without a voting council member since September. -
The $183.4 billion budget includes increases in spending for things like K-12 schools, community colleges and preschool programs.
