Los Angeles Local News Initiative

L.A. Local News Initiative is dedicated to revitalizing local journalism in Los Angeles by providing critical leadership and resources to amplify community reporting. The organization collaborates with existing media outlets and universities to create effective partnerships that benefit all residents of Los Angeles, known as Angelenos. Operating within the media and journalism market, the initiative serves local communities by ensuring they receive quality journalism on community, citywide, and state-level issues. The business model relies on collaboration with philanthropies and journalism organizations to strengthen local news. Revenue is generated through donations, grants, and partnerships with media organizations. The initiative also supports high school journalism programs, fostering the next generation of journalists.

Keywords: local journalism, Los Angeles, community reporting, media partnerships, philanthropy, high school journalism, leadership, resources, news amplification, election coverage.