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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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Mayor Eric Garcetti today delivered his annual State of the City address, highlighting plans to house the homeless, increase jobs, and protect the environment.
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In a faceoff on housing issues Monday, L.A. City Council member Gil Cedillo and challenger Joe Bray-Ali met for the first of two debates ahead of the May 16 general election.
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Vote by mail starts for Los Angeles runoff elections taking place through May 16. On the ballot: two school board seats, two City Council seats and a charter change.
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Results show just 14 percent of eligible voters participated in the 34th Congressional District primary election, which advanced two candidates to a June runoff.
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Voters in the special election for the 34th Congressional District appeared to send Democrats Jimmy Gomez and Robert Ahn to a runoff, according to semi-official results from election officials.
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Los Angeles area voters will choose between 23 candidates on the ballot to replace former U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra, who is now California's attorney general.
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About 300,000 voters in the L.A. area have a chance to pick their next Congressional representative Tuesday in a special election to replace Xavier Becerra.
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Tuesday is the special election for the 34th Congressional District seat, which was previously held by Xavier Becerra, California's attorney general.
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A candidate forum for the 34th Congressional District race showed the challenge for voters: 20 of the 23 candidates attended to pitch undecided voters.
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City Councilman Gil Cedillo will face challenger Joe Bray-Ali in a May 16 runoff after the incumbent failed to win a majority of the votes to win outright.
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If you live in the 34th Congressional District in Los Angeles County, today is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming special election on April 4.
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Supporters of Measure H declared victory Friday. The measure would impose a Los Angeles County sales tax increase to help fund services for the homeless.
