Yusra Farzan
Whether you get your news for the day on your morning drive or while sipping coffee and packing school lunches like me, I keep you up to date on breaking news from overnight or in the early morning.
Local news has my heart: All those long meetings — city council, school boards, power authorities, housing commissions, planning departments — play a huge role in our everyday lives. So I take the time to synthesize how decisions affect your electricity bill, how your taxes are funding the next big project and the resources available at your child's school.
Even though I got my break in entertainment reporting, the pieces I am most proud of spotlight everyday people: teachers in Orange County, the duo who started a school for Ukrainian refugees, the women behind Ramadan markets and the teenager who invented a cancer-detecting toothbrush.
I grew up in the Middle East, but I am of Sri Lankan descent. And now I call Southern California home. Ask me about Levantine food, Bollywood movies and Ayurvedic practices.
-
An appeals process will be in place for people who are banned, otherwise, they could face a misdemeanor charge for repeat violations. -
One influencer says around 90% of her income comes from TikTok.
-
This is the first time the parasite has been discovered this far west.
-
Next, it’ll come up in front of the Anaheim City Council for a vote.
-
‘Ramadan Kareem’ or ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ are phrases you can use to wish your Muslim colleague or friend.
-
Opponents of Measure B say it makes it impossible to flay the pride flag on city property.
-
Where does everyone hang out in Southern California after they break their fast?
-
A 2-mile-long oil sheen was spotted off the coast on Friday.
-
A 2-mile-long oil sheen was spotted off the coast.
-
Across SoCal, restaurants specializing in halal food offer large buffets for Muslims who fast during Ramadan. From Indian to Middle Eastern food, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites.
