Sammy Fernandes
News Apprentice | (she/her)
Sammy Fernandes is the News Apprentice for LAist and KPCC. Originally from the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, she graduated in August 2021 from California State University, Northridge, where she studied broadcast journalism and writing and rhetoric. She previously worked as a specialty environmental reporter for Valley View News, a writer and anchor for KCSN Public Radio 88.5 FM and a reporter for the Citrus College Clarion newspaper. Sammy fell in love with the complexity of L.A.'s geological features and the diversity of its people, in part because it reminds her of hometown in the Amazon. She is excited to be part of a team of journalists who value community engagement and reporting.
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It might be time to change New Year’s Eve plans for Airbnb renters with bad records. -
Welcome, winter. Grab your coat, beanie, scarf and gloves before heading out the door.
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Power outages, road closures, and evacuations are happening during the downpour.
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Prepare your umbrellas, folks. Or don’t. Stay home and stay cozy, L.A.
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LAPD released video of a security guard being attacked at the Westfield Topanga Mall.
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Much needed storm brings rain to the Southland ahead of larger storm next week.
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The fishing ban was lifted Tuesday. Seafood is safe to eat again and is no longer a threat to public health after the oil spill in early October.
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Get ready to look up toward the west-northwest portion of the sky at around 10:20 p.m.
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The Earth’s shadow cloaked 97% of the moon.
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Gas prices in Los Angeles County are on track to break the 2012 record of $4.70 per gallon.
