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Kayla kickstarted her professional journey amidst the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, immersing herself in the heart of South Los Angeles. There, she dove into local politics and community storytelling and covered city council proceedings in the City of Hawthorne. Her career took her to Seattle in 2022 where she tackled issues surrounding homelessness and climate change.
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A good Samaritan stepped in to break up an altercation in North Highlands but became a victim himself.
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