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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 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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The Los Angeles City Council's sole Republican announced plans to vacate his seat at the end of the year, setting up the possibility of a historic all-Democrat council.
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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.
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KPCC is partnering with The New York Times on a live poll covering four California U.S. House districts. As part of the deal, you get free digital access to the Times for two months.
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The race to represent the 25th Congressional District, which includes cities like Simi Valley and Palmdale, has taken an odd turn.
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A recently released audit found serious problems with the way that Los Angeles County handles sexual harassment and other workplace complaints.
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Find out about your candidates elsewhere: the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce banned recordings of a congressional candidate debate.
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An auditor says Los Angeles County can improve the way it tracks complaints about workplace misconduct.
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Richelle Huizar announced she's running for the council seat currently occupied by her husband, José Huizar.
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A new report out today from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights found continuing voting problems for people of color and people with disabilities.
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People with dementia and autism are often at risk of wandering off. This week, L.A. County started a new program aimed at helping that problem. The key ingredient? A bracelet that can be tracked from the ground and by helicopter.
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Caregivers know how scary it is to try to find someone who has wandered off in a county that covers 4,000 square miles.
