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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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Preparing for Native Plant Restoration on the L.A. River
Do we have enough native plants and seeds for the upcoming L.A. River restoration projects?
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Community Enthusiastically on Board for Arroyo Seco Restoration
Communities in the northeast have their eyes trained on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project that aims to restore the Arroyo Seco.
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Big Tujunga Development Raises Concerns for Residents
A large housing development in Sunland-Tujunga, near the only major undeveloped tributary of the Los Angeles River, is a cause of concern for nearby residents.
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The Complexities of Creating Good Design for the L.A. River
A design review board may add another layer of bureaucracy to the already complicated politics surrounding the L.A. River.
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Increased Price Tag Puts $1 Billion L.A. River Restoration Plan in Question
If the cost of acquiring the Piggyback Yard proves too much, the city may lose out on 113 acres of L.A. River-adjacent riparian habitat restoration.
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Exploring the Benefits of an L.A. River Design Review Board
Many support the idea of a design review board, which could "really uplift the meaning of design along the Los Angeles River."
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Roundhouse Shines: Conversations on the River
Olga Koumoundouros' site-specific work "Roundhouse Shines" explores the politics of land use along the L.A. River.
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Does the L.A. River Need a Design Review Board?
The proposed projects along the river adds a different flavor to its surroundings, but do they in some way knit this future riverside area together?
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One Last Chance to Hang Out at L.A. River Frog Spot
Initial counts estimate more than 10,000 people have come through during the season.
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Plein Air Painting Seniors Explore L.A. River
While cyclists, pedestrians and pet owners are common sights along the Los Angeles River, especially on weekends, a cluster of shabbily-clad seniors might come as a surprise.
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Prescription Drugs are Polluting Our Waters
The outdated FDA advice to flush medicines down the toilet does more harm than good to our water system.
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Metrolink Health Study Released, But Residents Want More
The report found that on the long-term, harmful emissions from idling trains is on a declining trend. But what are the short-term effects that are affecting the resident now?
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