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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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U.S. Senate candidates Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez took on each other's record, experience and positions on the issues in their only general election debate Wednesday night.
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The Human Voter Guide is back with general election voting deadlines, how to register to vote and beating the crowds at the polls.
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A new law overhauling voting in future elections could have broad impact across the state, including a sharp reduction in neighborhood polling places.
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The Secretary of State has begun mailing out the 224-page general election voter booklet. It'll help you fill out this year's long, complicated ballot.
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Low interest in the U.S. Senate race is raising questions about the impact of California's top-two primary on voter engagement.
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A Capitol Hill news organization analyzed the U.S. House votes through the first three weeks of September and found Loretta Sanchez missed the most votes.
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The two presidential candidates debated a host of issues, with Republican Donald Trump naming LAX among "Third World" airports.
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In an unusual move, Herb Wesson announced Thursday that he would oversee the newly vacant council seat for the San Fernando Valley until an election can be held.
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Democratic candidate Darrell Park had tried to insert a statement in voters' election pamphlet that implied his opponent, Republican Kathryn Barger, supported the GOP presidential nominee's "extreme agenda."
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A new poll finds 25 percent of voters are still unsure who they'll choose in California's U.S. Senate race. Some say they don't know much about it.
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Election officials have recruited some workers for the general election, but many more are needed for what's expected to be a busy day.
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Think your sales taxes are high enough? City and county officials across Southern California are proposing increases in November's election.
