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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When does my child's school reopen? What's the in-person learning protocol? Here's a guide to what is opening when, with links to each district's website for details. -
On Wednesday, two L.A. City Councilmembers announced a motion to require proof of vaccination to enter indoor spaces in the city.
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Look up into the L.A. skies tonight and you might be able to catch the International Space Station passing by.
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Now that you have to prove you're vaccinated to enter bars, breweries and nightclubs in L.A. County, here's the simplest solution.
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The Save The East Fork Association says tourism from a bungee jumping group is leading to environmental damage in the Angeles National Forest.
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As COVID cases continue to climb in L.A., the CDC has recommended new testing guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals. Here's where you can get tested in L.A.
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There are a lot of reasons some restaurants are having trouble staffing up. Where shall we begin?
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Drivers picketed Wednesday in support of the PRO Act, which would give them increased bargaining power.
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California passed a law establishing the first statewide universal school lunch program in the U.S.
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Ride share app companies are struggling to find enough people to drive. Increased demand met with a low supply makes for long wait times and high prices.
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