Zócalo Joins the L.A. Local News Initiative
The Coalition Aims to Revitalize and Rebuild Community Journalism and Media for Angelenos
Zócalo Public Square, a unit of ASU Media Enterprise, joins the L.A. Local News Initiative, which will operate and support local newsrooms in Los Angeles to provide coverage in service of L.A. communities. Other partners include CalMatters, L.A. Taco, L.A. Public Press, LAist, and Witness LA.
The new organization will be governed by a board representing local and national leaders in journalism, philanthropy, and business, including chair Monica Lozano, former editor, publisher and CEO of La Opinión; Kevin Merida, former executive editor of the L.A. Times; Giselle Fernandez, Emmy-award winning anchor …
