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Ashley Alvarado

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Public Engagement Manager

Bio

Ashley Alvarado is the public engagement manager for California Watch. She's focused on identifying stories in neglected communities throughout California and ensuring these stories reach both those affected and those who can make a difference. Ashley is also California Watch's Public Insight Network analyst. She currently serves as managing editor of Los Cabos Magazine and previously worked at Los Angeles and Tu Ciudad Los Angeles magazines. Ashley is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

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My priorities

Finding new ways to reach readers who don't rely on traditional media and to incorporate readers into the reporting process.

Recent Spotlight Articles

February 8, 2012
Learn more about cement plant emissions
In “Calif. cement plant has one of nation’s highest mercury emissions level,” reporter Sam Pearsondescribes how the mercury contamination from a Tehachapi plant has reached high levels. To help readers understand why this matters, we break down the issue of emissions at cement plants with a glossary of terms that includes pollutants and their suspected effects.
January 4, 2012
React & Act: Why should I be concerned about lead in jewelry?
It's against the law in California to make, ship or sell jewelry that contains dangerous levels of lead. Read more frequently asked questions here.
December 22, 2011
What can you do about school and earthquake safety?
Find information to help you better understand earthquakes and the terms used throughout our seismic safety coverage. There are resources for getting involved, tips on how to prepare for the Big One, a parent’s preparedness checklist and more.
December 22, 2011
How to get involved in seismic safety
Here are ways that you can learn more and get involved in earthquake safety at schools in your community.
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Recent News Posts

December 1, 2011
Maywood residents facing pollution outline community goals
November 18, 2011
Conversation in Coachella sheds light on how to help communities
November 10, 2011
New data tool creates visual model of information from readers
November 2, 2011
Join California Watch, CIR for coffee and conversation
November 1, 2011
Twitter chat transcripts: How do we close the Latino learning gap?
August 9, 2011
California Watch, Center for Investigative Reporting's Open Newsroom connects reporters and readers
August 4, 2011
California Watch, Center for Investigative Reporting to host Open Newsroom
July 5, 2011
Republic of Cannabis: How would you change marijuana laws?
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MT @TheBayCitizen It's official: #baycitizen and @cironline sign letter of intent to merge. Details to come. — Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 3:43pm
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