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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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Byron McKaig, called his pastor as smoke was filling his home. He and his wife later collapsed in an embrace near a fence in their yard.
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A new report finds that California still has a long way to go to improve political participation, particularly Asian Americans, African Americans and Latinos.
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Among 15 Los Angeles City Council members representing nearly 4 million residents, only one is a woman. Imbalances also linger in top legislative bodies.
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Supporters greet Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party presidential standard bearer, over the weekend at Politicon in Pasadena.
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Numbers released Friday by the Secretary of State and Los Angeles Registrar show there's still tens of thousands of ballots to be processed from the June 7 primary.
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The former state senator pleaded guilty to mail fraud Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti batted away suggestions on Thursday that he's among Hillary Clinton's options for a vice presidential running mate.
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State officials have until early July to finish processing ballots in California. Here's an update on the latest numbers and results for local races.
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Millions of Californians took to the polls to participate in last week's primary election. Voting caused confusion for some – here are answers to listener questions.
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Polls ahead of Tuesday's primary showed the two candidates in a near dead heat. But young voters may not have delivered for the candidate they heavily supported, Bernie Sanders.
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District 5 candidate Kathryn Barger and District 4 contender Janice Hahn were leading their respective races early Wednesday morning.
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As California voters head to the polls Tuesday for the state's primary election, we bring you voting information and a roundup of what's on your ballot.
