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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State officials are weighing listing the tiny birds as an endangered species, a decision that could have big implications for the farming and renewable energy-focused county. -
The first returns in Tuesday’s special election for county supervisor show Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre in the lead to advance to a runoff later this year. -
Outside groups have poured more than $2 million into the race so far. It’s still unclear how many voters will turn out by Tuesday. -
KPBS Midday EditionAlcocer is a semifinalist in this year's James Beard Awards, which is one of the most prestigious culinary honors in the country. Plus, this month's Midday Movies takes us to the shadowy world of film noir. -
A new report shows the county's second-largest city has issued building permits for thousands of high-end homes since 2020. But it’s made little progress toward goals for homes affordable for moderate and low-income households. -
The response comes weeks after the Trump administration ordered schools cease all efforts to support racial diversity or risk losing federal funding.
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Eighty years ago next month, a rock 'n' roll legend was born: Rosie Hamlin, an icon to the Chicano community. She got her start right here in National City. -
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