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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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Two contested openings on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are up before primary election voters.
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The Los Angeles County registrar says the last batch of mail in ballots was sent out Saturday, but some voters say they are still waiting on theirs.
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This Human Voter Guide segment is the fourth in our question and answer series on Take Two. We help you find answers to voting questions!
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Homelessness, infrastructure, pensions and Donald Trump all came up in questions fielded by candidates competing for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat.
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Last week was all about voter registration. Now, with the primary registration deadline behind us, we turn to “crossover ballots.”
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The candidates running to succeed Supervisor Don Knabe include a congresswoman, Knabe's aide and an education advocate.
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The Human Voter Guide answers your voting and election questions. This is the second in a series of helpful tips for voters.
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We know there's a lot of interest and confusion out there about the elections. KPCC has a sherpa to lead you through the wilderness.
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California's primary ballots will feature 34 U.S. Senate candidates listed over two pages. Officials are warning voters to be careful to make only one choice.
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A ballot measure to add a parcel tax in Los Angeles County to help pay for parks came a step closer to coming before voters Tuesday.
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"It’s like they lock up a little puppy, and it comes out a pitbull," said one man who faced solitary confinement as a teen. County supervisors voted to ban the practice.
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As young voters in California sign up to vote in large numbers and join campaigns of political outsiders, their clout could be substantial, but only if they show up.
