Kerry Cavanaugh is an assistant editor and editorial writer covering Los Angeles and Southern California, with a focus on housing, transportation and environmental issues. Prior to joining the board, she was a producer on KCRW’s “To the Point” and “Which Way, L.A.” Before that, she spent a decade at the L.A. Daily News, where she covered L.A. and California politics and wrote a column on local government issues. She’s a graduate of New York University and Columbia Journalism School.
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So far it doesn’t seem like California or its cities have figured out how to deal with the legal, financial and social fallout when a community becomes uninhabitable.
Sept. 11, 2024
At the Democratic National Convention last week, more leaders were talking about the need to create well-paid careers for people who don’t obtain a bachelor’s degree. That’s a big change.
Aug. 28, 2024
The 2028 Olympics should be the impetus for Los Angeles leaders to push projects that make this a more livable and beautiful city — and for more than two weeks in the summer of 2028.
Aug. 14, 2024
Yes, California and Congress need to enact laws banning deceptive deepfakes in election materials. But there’s also a need for independent local news journalists who can expose questionable campaign tactics in real time.
Aug. 3, 2024
Will Biden drop out of the presidential race? Will Trump moderate himself? So much is happening in the presidential race.
July 20, 2024
Other cities have closed major roads through public parks. It’s a recognition that built-out cities have plenty of space for vehicles and not nearly enough park space for people.
July 13, 2024
It may take a while for the full impact of this session to be felt, but make no mistake: The conservative majority is rewriting the rules of government in ways that will change lives.
July 3, 2024
Kudos to LAUSD leaders for trying to curb smartphone distractions in school, plus more from Opinion.
June 19, 2024
New York could have been a model for fixing traffic in Los Angeles. Not anymore, unfortunately.
June 8, 2024
The recent violent attacks on Metro buses and trains have shaken even the most steadfast transit backers, including Times letter writers who shared their critiques.
May 22, 2024