Ask A Reporter: Exploring Global California

Foreign Correspondent

June 29, 2022 3:27 PM PT

Times foreign correspondent Jaweed Kaleem is based in London, where he has launched a multimedia series exploring California connections beyond the nation’s borders. In Global California, Jaweed explores the complex relationship between the West Coast and the rest of the world.

It’s a fascinating project for which Jaweed recently discussed recent stories that tap into Golden State in Europe, from the new wave of Californian expats relocating to Portugal to how California is becoming a growing culinary pipeline to Europe. Jaweed also answered reader questions during the live event.

Original air date: June 29, 2022 at 6 p.m. PT.

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Jaweed Kaleem

Jaweed Kaleem is an education reporter at the Los Angeles Times, where he covers news and features on K-12 and higher education. He specializes in reporting on campus activism and culture, including issues on free speech, religion, race and politics. Kaleem previously worked for The Times as a Los Angeles-based national correspondent and a London-based foreign correspondent.