Megan Botel
Producer, How to L.A.
(she/her )
I’m a reporter and audio producer originally from the Bay Area. I moved to L.A. in 2018 and fell in love with the culture and rhythm of this place. I attended graduate school in journalism at USC Annenberg, and now consider myself an Angeleno for life.
I love making stories that heavily focus on people - their pain, their triumphs, their patterns and their passions. I tend to gravitate toward stories about mental health, cultural trends and the environment.
My reporting has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Huffpo, PBS and more. Now, I’m a producer on the LAist Studios podcast, How To LA.
Outside of media, I love to cook, be outside, be anywhere where there’s dancing involved, and explore esoteric philosophy.
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Unsheltered people in Skid Row lack sufficient access to water and shade, and advocates say they need dozens more climate stations to address the need. -
Naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan — is more available than ever. This week, the county announced a 4% decrease last year in the number of fatalities from drug overdoses or poisoning compared to the previous year. -
Research shows that consistent exposure to noise may be linked to a host of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and stroke. -
Classic heat stroke signs — confusion, dizziness, headaches, fainting, delirium and lethargy — often go unnoticed among this group, reducing the chance of intervention, according to recent studies. -
The Pico Union Project is a space in L.A. that brings together people of all faiths and backgrounds to socialize, listen to music and give back to the community. -
Research shows moving in sync with others in a group can help create bonds and promote feelings of closeness. -
For a delicious dough, some L.A. pizzerias are tapping a company that recreates the formula for New York City water. -
You may even catch a waterfall, too. -
How some men are taking steps to forge, or rekindle, male friendships to feel less alone. -
Writer’s ‘Round seeks to bring LA’s musicians together to jam, and maybe make some friends
Stories by Megan Botel
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