Nereida Moreno
It can be difficult to navigate life in Los Angeles without a smartphone or access to a strong Wi-Fi connection, especially since the pandemic deepened our reliance on technology. Yet thousands of Angelenos remain disconnected from the digital world, making it challenging to access social services, apply for jobs and schedule medical appointments. I help residents navigate the digital divide, and explore what happens when large tech companies monopolize — but don’t democratize — internet access in Southern California.
I grew up in San Bernardino and began my career as a breaking news reporter for the Southern California News Group. Then I moved to Chicago, where I got my start in public radio at NPR affiliate WBEZ. I helped launch a daily news talk show and covered Chicago Public Schools and youth culture for the education desk.
Now that I’m back in SoCal, I plan to spend most of my free time scouting local music venues and eating tacos.
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Thousands of residents are pushing back on AT&T’s plans to phase out landline service, calling it a public safety issue. -
AT&T says it’s phasing out its landline network. Advocates say the move could hurt some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
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Parts of the system may come online as early as summer 2025.
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The CYBER-NAUTS team competed in its first-ever robotics competition over the weekend.
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Know Someone Who Needs Help Online? Dozens Of LA County Libraries Offer Free, Onsite Digital SupportHundreds of tech support workers are now stationed at 43 county libraries to help reach people who don't have easy access to computers or the internet.
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A bill introduced this week would codify the FCC's newly adopted definition of digital discrimination into state law.
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About 2.8 million California households are enrolled in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which is set to run out of money in April.
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As the state finalizes its multi-billion dollar Digital Equity Plan, Thursday is the last day for public comment
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The city will soon offer a way for people to officially complain if they are offered slower, more expensive service than more wealthy neighborhoods
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The new survey from USC and the California Emerging Technology Fund is the most up-to-date picture of broadband adoption across the state.
