Kori Suzuki
South Bay and Imperial Valley ReporterKori Suzuki is a reporter and visual journalist at KPBS through the inaugural California Local News Fellowship. He covers the South Bay and Imperial County. Kori is a recent graduate of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and has previously worked as an associate audio producer for “Reveal,” a visuals intern for KQED Public Media and The Seattle Times, and an audio intern for The Washington Post. He is especially drawn to stories about how we are all complicated and multidimensional. He was born and raised in Richmond, California, and loves foggy mornings and cooking with the radio on.
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The lithium industry is pledging to bring new jobs and growth to the region. But past experiences with renewable energy have left many residents with lingering mistrust. -
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The Tribe’s Environmental Department has cleared out acres of invasive brush and planted hundreds of native trees along the banks of the Colorado River. -
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