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Carren Jao

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Born and raised in the Philippines, Carren is a storyteller at heart, working to uplift diverse voices. She is a skilled digital storyteller with more than a decade of experience working on engaging content that lives on multiple platforms. Her arts and culture stories have won recognition from the LA Press Club and the Asian American Journalists Association.

As arts and culture editor for KCET, a public television station and online destination in Southern California, she leads editorial strategy and content development for arts, culture, food, travel and history content. Working with collaborators across 11 Southern California counties, she tells award-winning stories that matter.

Previously, Carren has worked as a full-time freelance journalist. Her work has been published around the world, including the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Wired UK, Surface, Dwell and many others.

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LAFD Station 9
Inside One of the Country’s Busiest Fire Stations
Station 9 is one of the nation’s busiest stations. But a blaze isn’t breaking out on every corner of the station’s 0.75-square mile territory, in fact, hardly at all. Station 9 serves Skid Row, a 54-block area of L.A. that somehow got left behind.
People walk with groceries in plastic bags in Chinatown on March 28, 2007 in San Francisco | Photo by David Paul Morris/Getty Images
Why Communities of Color in L.A. Voted Against Plastic Bags
Their fight against plastic bags becomes even more urgent as the threat of floods looms even larger.
The cement-confined Los Angeles River, right, slides past open industrial lots in Los Angeles, CA
One Cohesive Plan for the L.A. River in the Works?
A lot can change in two decades, especially when it comes to the fate of the L.A. River. In a Board meeting held October 18, county supervisors approved a motion that calls for the creation of a committee that would revamp the current County Master Plan.
LA River
Riparian Isn’t Just a Fancy Word for River-Related
For Senior Ecologist Ellen Mackey, the word “riparian” doesn’t just mean a bunch of green space beside the river, it is a beautiful mosaic of plant and animal life that contributes to life on the river.
LA River Birds: Blacknecked Stilt
Concrete, A Necessary Evil In the L.A. River's Ecosystem
For good or ill, the concrete on the L.A. River has become a fixture on Los Angeles life. The challenge is how to manage the river’s green future while being sensitive to the urban environment and wildlife that has grown up around it.
MOL Bikeway
One Step Closer to Walking and Biking from Canoga Park to Elysian Valley
In a bid to design a more multimodal Los Angeles, the Mayor’s office has announced the selection of a design team that is tasked to figure out how to complete the Los Angeles River Valley Bike Path from Canoga Park to Griffith Park.
LA River Water Quality Sampling: Heal the Bay
Is the L.A. River a Safe Recreational Space? Study Reveals Alarming Bacteria Levels
It’s easy to get caught up in verdant dreams of the L.A. River’s future, but increased open space and recreational opportunities is just one of the many considerations Angelenos should be looking at: water quality should also be one of them.
American White Pelicans: LA River Birds
The Los Angeles River, a Surprising Oasis for Birds
The Los Angeles River and its environs are home to a wealth of wildlife, including some majestic birds that thrive along the river banks.
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Crown Jewel L.A. River Parcel Nears Purchase (Again)
The road has been long and the prize elusive, but it looks like the city is finally on the cusp of sealing the deal to purchase the so-called “crown jewel” Los Angeles River property at Taylor Yard called G2 parcel.
CurrentLA participants Kerry Tribe at Sunnynook River Park
A Guide to Current:LA Water, the Biennial Bringing Art to 16 Locations Across the City
This summer, Los Angeles’ riverbanks and water-related sites will blossom to life despite the drought. Current:LA Water, a citywide public art biennial, is seeking to uncover the complexities inherent in water on urban life.
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The Mayfly: This James Dean of Insects is Good News for the L.A. River
Here's why you should celebrate a swarm of these.
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Frogtown: Should It Be Called Toadtown Instead?
Elysian Valley got its moniker from the many four-legged amphibians that used the crawl into the neighborhood. But they weren't frogs.
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