SPJLA

@SPJLA

Society of Professional Journalists chapter serving the greater Los Angeles area, from Ventura through Orange counties.

Los Angeles, CA
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Joined August 2009
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    54 minutes ago

    We support the LASD Inspector General's decision to launch an investigation into the Sheriff's arrest of of . News reporting is not a crime

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  2. Retweeted
    16 minutes ago

    On that @LASDQH statement re : I've run this before, but merits repeat. Here's my arrest at Lawrence Livermore Lab as an reporter. released statement saying I "refused to identify myself as media." That big pass on my lapel: "MEDIA"

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  3. Retweeted
    3 hours ago

    We condemn the arrest of / reporter Josie Huang, who was doing a job protected under the First Amendment. Journalists have the right to inform the public. That includes coverage of every aspect of a protest in public spaces, including police interaction with citizens.

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  4. 47 minutes ago

    The arrest of a journalist as she was attempting to do her job merits the attention of the entire Los Angeles journalism community

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  5. 56 minutes ago

    The arrest of Josie Huang of represents a threat to the First Amendment and the charge against her must be dropped. Our statement:

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  6. Retweeted
    6 hours ago

    NPR is appalled by the arrest of Josie Huang, a KPCC public radio reporter, who was performing her job last night—gathering facts to inform the American public. The rights of journalists are protected by the First Amendment, and essential to an informed public and our Democracy.

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  7. Retweeted
    4 hours ago

    Just heard from LA County Inspector General Max Huntsman who tells me he is opening an investigation into the arrest of colleague in Compton last night. He describes "an increase in police action against the media" as "troubling"

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  8. Retweeted
    4 hours ago

    The Sheriff's Department said Huang did not identify herself as press. But of said reporters on the scene heard Huang shouting her affiliation with the radio station

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  9. Retweeted
    4 hours ago

    BREAKING: LA Supervisor says he has asked the Inspector General to investigate the sheriff's arrest of my colleague in Compton last night. Sheriff's Civilian Oversight Commission also plans to discuss at Thur meeting.

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  10. Retweeted
    5 hours ago

    This shouldn’t need to be explained but: You’re allowed to be absolutely disgusted by the attack on deputies AND highly critical of their treatment of covering that shooting outside the hospital. These things are not mutually exclusive.

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  11. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    UPDATE: claims my colleague violated 148PC - that's obstruction of justice. They are not giving any details. They're taking her to the Century Regional Detention Center now. This kind of treatment of a respected LA journalist is disturbing.
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  12. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    This is the tweet had drafted right before she was arrested.

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    A tense situation developing in Lynwood as a handful of protesters on sidewalk shout at deputies outside St. Francis medical center where 2 deputies are recovering from surgery after being shot tonight in Compton
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  13. 7 hours ago

    . said the arrest is one in a series of troubling incidents involving its reporters and some law enforcement. "Journalists provide an essential service, providing fair, accurate and timely journalism and without them, our democracy is at risk"

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  14. Retweeted
    9 hours ago

    Hi, all. I’m out of county jail and am headed home. Thank you for caring. I have seen tweets and have thoughts and videos to share soon after a little rest

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    14 hours ago

    UPDATE: claims my colleague violated 148PC - that's obstruction of justice. They are not giving any details. They're taking her to the Century Regional Detention Center now. This kind of treatment of a respected LA journalist is disturbing.

    0:36
    ABC7 showing video of radio reporter being taken down to the pavement by officers, handcuffed and led to a patrol car outside of hospital where two County deputies shot in ambush are being treated
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  16. Retweeted
    Sep 12

    Get ready for day 1 of ! We’ll get started at 11:30 a.m. EDT today. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late! Join us for an educational and fun weekend, wherever you are:

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  17. Retweeted
    Sep 11

    I'm honored to join the masthead at the the Los Angeles Times. I'm proud of this newsroom, and its commitment to uplift journalists and communities from all walks of life. I'm hopeful for the future. The work starts now.

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  18. Sep 9

    SAVE THE DATE: Our first virtual mixer will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23. RSVP to spjlosangeles@gmail.com to get Zoom info.

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    Sep 4

    note, this bill was an urgency (needs a 2/3 vote, which it got with bipartisan support) and so takes effect immediatwely

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  20. Retweeted
    Sep 4

    BREAKING: The 35-submissions-a-year cap for freelancers is on the way out. has signed followup legislation, , that offers exemptions for freelance journos, musicians and other professionals

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