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Lia Russell’s Journalist Portfolio

The Silicon Valley Economy Is Here. And It's a Nightmare.

The Silicon Valley Economy Is Here. And It's a Nightmare.

Low pay, soaring rents, and cities littered with e-scooters. Welcome to the future.

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Between a Strike and a Hard Place | Lia Russell

Between a Strike and a Hard Place | Lia Russell

Sacramento teachers have had to make a series of difficult compromises.

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Shaping a Resistance From Behind the Wheel

Shaping a Resistance From Behind the Wheel

Lyft reaps millions even as drivers claim exploitation, but now one group is fighting back.

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Where There's Smoke | Lia Russell

Where There's Smoke | Lia Russell

As California burns, a corporation goes free.

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Saying #MeToo Is Harder for Low-Wage Workers

Saying #MeToo Is Harder for Low-Wage Workers

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment and assault scandal in Hollywood, the Alianza Nacional …

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California AG cancels Paramount meeting, accuses studio of leaking details

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By Lia Russell Verified
| Fresno Bee Verified
California Attorney General Rob Bonta holds a press conference near the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles as he announces a state lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on July 13, 2026. Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a Monday meeting with Paramount executives where he was set to discuss the company’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers and potentially resolve a lawsuit challenging the merger.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages Californians to open Trump accounts for kids

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By Lia Russell Verified
| MSN Verified
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday encouraged California residents to open federal savings accounts under a recent Trump administration program that offers $1,000 to babies born between 2025 and 2029. In July, the White House started a program allowing parents to create 530a accounts, which function like individual retirement accounts, and claim $1,000 for infants born between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages Californians to open Trump Accounts for kids Original

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By Lia Russell Verified
| Capitol Alert Verified
Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses electric vehicle rebates during a press conference at The Bridge Yard in Oakland on Aug. 7, 2026. On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, Newsom endorsed the creation of Trump Accounts and encouraged California parents to enroll their eligible children in them. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday encouraged California residents to open federal savings accounts under a recent Trump administration program that offers $1,000 to babies born between 2025 and 2029.
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Awards

ILCA Labor Media Award

2019 - Best National Story

Second place

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