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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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Pedestrians and Bicyclists Disappointed Over Glendale-Hyperion Bridge Decision
One side advocated for a two-sidewalk option that would save pedestrians a pesky detour; the other wanted a one-sidewalk option that would give room for cars and avoid possible traffic jams.
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Two L.A. River Park Projects Debut in the San Fernando Valley
The 1/4 mile segment of the planned Valleyheart Riverwalk Park is yet another bead in the so-called emerald necklace that would link green spaces from the Los Angeles River.
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A Home by the River for Women at Work
WCCW was created to be a place where women could work on their creative endeavors and be around others who would complement and nurture their work.
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Billy Kheel: A Soft Touch on the L.A. River
Felt artist Billy Kheel has created a portal into the L.A. River bottom by recasting wildlife and detritus in felt, fabric paint and string.
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A Community Rises in a Once-Barren Cypress Park Rail Yard
The development includes a new transit stop for the Metro Rapid Bus Line, as well as future access to Elysian Valley via a pedestrian bridge.
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To Road Diet or Not on Glendale-Hyperion Bridge
Red Car Bridge project is a positive thing, but Hyperion Avenue could benefit from a "Complete Street" bridge that's accessible to everyone -- pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
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Steelhead Sculpture Migrates to Bike Week Art Exhibition
This one-of-a-kind steelhead, whose innards are comprised of the forgotten flotilla of the city's waterways, is a poignant statement to the future of the environment.
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The People's United Nations: A World In a City
Artist Pedro Reyes' "People's United Nations" gathered 190 delegates from 140 countries within a room for one weekend.
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Elysian Valley Residents Prefer Low-Density and Affordable Housing
The completed report found that the community was not receptive to high-density projects that would open up the quiet neighborhood to a larger population.
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Citizen Scientists Help Extend L.A. River Fish Study
A 2008 study concluded that fish in some parts of the L.A. River were actually healthier and lower in mercury and toxins compared to those found in the ocean. Now they are hoping to update and complete the s...
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Picnic and Birding Along the River on Bird L.A. Day
Events range from serious sessions geared toward advanced birders, to fun activities for families such as pop-up picnics with photo classes on shooting nature and wildlife.
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LAUSD Study Revisits Metrolink Air Quality Results in Northeast L.A.
Due to its proximity to the Metrolink maintenance facility, concerns about air quality have plagued Elysian Valley, Cypress Park, and Glassell Park residents for years.
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