Sofia James
News Apprentice | (she/her)
Sofia James is the News Apprentice for LAist and KPCC. Originally from Seattle, she graduated in December 2020 from the University of Southern California, where she studied political science and documentary film. She had an international upbringing, spending six years in Maputo, Mozambique, visiting family in Santiago, Chile, and living in Northern Spain for six months. This inspired her interest in the issues facing other people and grew into a love of storytelling. Throughout college, Sofia worked in a variety of jobs and internships, from investigative reporting to video production.
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From Long Beach to Santa Clarita, Reddit users are voting "Battle Royale" style to figure out the greatest city in L.A. County. -
Newsom asked Californians to voluntarily reduce water usage by 15%, but we’re way behind on that goal.
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The City of L.A. just put together a guide highlighting important Latino cultural sites in L.A.
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Voters still have the opportunity to register day-of and vote in-person at vote centers across the state, which means results could be up in the air for days after the polls close tonight.
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National Park Service rangers say dogs are at higher risk of heat illness or dehydration, and to hold off on taking your pup out on a hike.
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Listen to a conversation with Spike Lee. Dance the night away to Lady Gaga. Check out a new vegan Ethiopian restaurant. Shop up-and-coming designers.
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Expect beautiful, sunny weather for all sorts of activities this Labor Day Weekend.
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Get in the swing with some free jazz. Salsa dance the night away. Rock out to retro pop punk. Stuff yourself with baklava. Enjoy the Bard under the stars.
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We know this is not your typical back-to-school day. We've got you covered with some helpful links as LAUSD campuses reopen for the fall semester.
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The LAUSD vaccine mandate for staff goes a step further than Gov. Newsom's state requirement, and will not allow an option out of vaccination through weekly testing.
