From 2009-2011, I executive produced and reported for USC’s award-winning Annenberg Radio News, a twice a week day-of-air broadcast. Browse my live radio shows and stories below.
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Historian Reflects on a Changed Compton
By Jessica Flores, Posted 4/26/11
Stanford Professor Al Camarillo wants people to know his hometown, Compton, is more than the stereotypes and crime statistics that have plagued the city. In his forthcoming book he traces his family’s footprint in the city to 1914, and reveals that while much has changed throughout 100 years and since the time he grew up in the 50s, the city still represents a place where newcomers seek opportunity. From a majority white community to one that is primarily black, to now one that is mostly Latino, Compton has endured dramatic racial shifts. But by taking lessons from the past, Camarillo says, the community can build bridges today.
Dodgers’ Opening Day
By Jessica Flores
Posted March 31, 2011
The question of who owns the Dodgers is in limbo. The husband and wife duo Frank and Jamie McCourt are battling it out in court to find out who actually owns the Dodgers. Reporter Jessica Flores talks about whether this battle will affect the playing field, and the debut of the franchise’s “Doyer dogs.”
Mayor Announces Electric Car Plan
By Jessica Flores
December 1, 2009
Los Angeles is known for smoggy skies caused by traffic jammed highways. It’s a car culture the mayor says he wants to help change with a new program to that’s intended to make Los Angeles more electric car friendly.
Listen Here
By Jessica Flores
November 24, 2009
Tesla Motors is looking for a facility where its next line of electric cars will be made. One of the sites being considered is the former 80 acre NASA plant in Downey, which could bring thousands of jobs to this East Los Angeles community. Downey Mayor Mario Guerra is making moves to secure a lease between Tesla and the private company that owns the site.
Orange County Ortega Fire Rages On
By Jessica Flores
November 17, 2009
The Orange County Ortega fire continues to burn this afternoon, after 300 firefighters were sent out to contain the blaze. Jessica Flores spoke to the Orange County fire captain, as he was on his way to the scene.
Veterans Listening Project: Michael Herrera
By Jessica Flores
November 17, 2009
Michael Herrera talks with his granddaughter and Annenberg Radio producer Jessica Flores about his service in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. Herrera remembers almost getting shot while stocking up on water and how he learned a Japanese lullaby while teaching accounting in Japan.
MTA Proposes Light Rail Instead of Bus Line for South LA
By Jessica Flores
November 10, 2009
MTA Released a report saying a light rail is the best choice for a new transit system in the Crenshaw Corridor. The project will cost 1.7 billion dollars. Some say a bus system is a better option because it will be cheaper and even faster.
LA Substitute Teachers Protest UTLA Deal
By Jessica Flores
October 27, 2009
Obama Takes Cue from LA
By Jessica Flores
October 6, 2009
The Obama administration’s new mandate requiring federal agencies to reduce gas emissions and energy use, models Los Angeles’ green LA program.