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Martin Macias Jr

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As seen in: Los Angeles Public Press, Flipboard, The World from PRX, Truthout, Chicago Reader, Courthouse News Service, Chicago Magazine, Next City, YES! Magazine, The Journal of Biological Chemistry, Block Club Chicago and
Covers:  Environmental justice, gentrification, city planning, federal courts, local politics, science
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Martin Macias Jr’s Biography

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I'm a Los Angeles-based reporter for Courthouse News Service, a national media outlet. I cover federal court cases most days - one of the cases I'm following is Stormy Daniels v Trump/Cohen - but I also sneak away to write about how communities across SoCal are wrestling with gentrification. I occasionally write about science and the environment. Northeast LA is where I rest my head but Chicago will always be home for me.

Martin Macias Jr’s Journalist Portfolio

LA Suburb's Development Boom Has Residents Feeling Left Out

LA Suburb's Development Boom Has Residents Feeling Left Out

ALHAMBRA, Calif. (CN) - Johnny Lam likes to ride his bike around Alhambra, but often has to dodge cars while …

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Having a Say About the Salton Sea: Residents Insist on Taking Part in Decisions About the Dying L...

Having a Say About the Salton Sea: Residents Insist on Taking Part in Decisions About the Dying L...

As a child, Ignacio Ochoa would jump into a car and make the trek from his home in Coachella down to the Salt…

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Chicago Youth Help Decide Where Public Funds Go

Chicago Youth Help Decide Where Public Funds Go

Public funds are a hot-button issue in Chicago, a city that has historically funded public services, such as …

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Why They Marched

Why They Marched

People in the crowd didn't even know their march had been officially "canceled." The announcement came down a…

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California Mayors Support $1.5B Plan to Tackle Homelessness

California Mayors Support $1.5B Plan to Tackle Homelessness

LOS ANGELES (CN) - Mayors from California's 11 largest cities voiced their support in the state capitol Wedne…

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California teachers have no free speech rights in class, judge says in antisemitism case

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By Martin Macias Jr Verified
| Los Angeles Public Press Verified
A federal judge denied California teachers’ attempt to block a new antisemitism law before it took effect, ruling that educators have no First Amendment protections while teaching. The judge said it’s too early to determine if the law is unconstitutionally vague, but allowed the lawsuit to continue.
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Metro made Open Streets permanent but tied most funding to the Olympics and World Cup

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By Martin Macias Jr Verified
| Los Angeles Public Press Verified
Cyclists, rollerbladers and skaters across Los Angeles County can rejoice knowing Metro’s board of directors voted last week to make open street events permanent. The majority of funds for upcoming events, however, are tied solely to the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, raising concerns from some sustainable mobility advocates about equity and access for programs designed to connect the entire county.
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Metro board approves Dodger stadium gondola despite heavy protests

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By Martin Macias Jr Verified
| Los Angeles Public Press Verified
Opponents of the proposed gondola to Dodger Stadium briefly shut down a Metro board meeting Thursday, but their protest didn’t stop the agency directors from voting to approve the plan’s revised environmental impact report, clearing a significant regulatory obstacle for the controversial project.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Radio journalist at WRTE Radio Arte

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

How is social media changing news?

Speeding it up but also opening pitfalls