Corey Moore Reporter
Corey Moore is a news reporter at KPCC: Southern California Public Radio. Before joining KPCC, Corey worked as a producer and associate editor for "The Tavis Smiley Show" and "News and Notes" at NPR-West in Culver City.
In Washington, DC, Moore worked several years as a news anchor for Metro Networks. He also produced for BET News and the city’s government television station.
Moore earned a BA degree at Wayne State University in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan where he started his broadcast journalism career at two of the city’s top stations, WJLB-radio and WDIV-TV, the local NBC affiliate.
In his spare time, he enjoys screenwriting, his “Drenched” kickboxing class in North Hollywood, legal thriller novels and any old sidesplitting episode of "The Simpsons."
Stories by Corey Moore
LA Metro board approves Leimert Park subway station
Los Angeles Metro leaders on Thursday paved the way for a new, underground Metro rail station in historic Leimert Park.
Bell leaders assure taxpayers after critical state financial report
The state controller’s review found Bell has not followed up on more than 20 recommendations the controller's office made, such as collecting on loans made to employees. Read the full report.
UC hospitals face 2nd day of strike over staffing, pensions
Workers at University of California hospitals around the state picketed for a second day Wednesday over staffing and pension issues.
Powerball lottery jackpot grows to $600 million
The Powerball lottery jackpot has reached $600 million, the largest prize in the game's history. Before the 7:59 p.m. Saturday drawing, it could be the world's largest lotto prize.
UPDATE: Student in custody in Santa Monica, East LA college threats
Police are holding a suspect for questioning after an anonymous threat shut down local schools and sent parents and the news media into a panic Thursday.
Powerball fever hits California as jackpot tops $360 million
The Powerball lottery has been available since April in California and sales are brisk. The Wednesday jackpot is $360 million.
LA Metro steps up bike riding campaign this week
Southern California transportation officials are investing millions of dollars to get more people to bike to work, school and other places.
Transportation leaders seek $78 million more for 405 project
LA County transit officials are looking for ways to cover a roughly $78 million shortfall so they can finish the 405 widening project.
Inland Empire officials knock LA's new Ontario airport plan
Inland Empire leaders say they want more passengers to fly out of LA/Ontario Airport. But they don't like LA's plan to make that happen.
After playoffs defeat, LA Clippers mapping out its future
Execs for the Los Angeles Clippers are getting feedback from coaches and players to decide team's future ... namely, whether to invite back the head coach.
Inglewood theater group showcases actors with disabilities for Hollywood
Actors with developmental disabilities have a tougher time competing for roles in Hollywood. But a group of performers in Inglewood is stepping up their game.
LA City Council approves multibillion-dollar LAX expansion plan
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-3 Tuesday to approve a long-debated, multibillion-dollar plan to expand and modernize LAX, despite intense opposition.
UPDATE: Grenade at LA's VA hospital 'not live'; evacuation over
Members of the sheriff's arson/explosives detail were called to the hospital Monday morning. Portions of the hospital were evacuated as a precaution.
No more FasTrak transponder maintenance fees on LA 110/10 toll lanes
People driving the toll lanes on the 110 and 10 freeways in L.A. County won't have to pay the maintenance fee for transponders ... at least for the next six months.
Pastor Rick Warren grieving on Twitter after son's suicide
Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren is using Twitter and Facebook to grieve over his son's suicide. The Orange County-based Warren is not expected to preach again at his Lake Forest church until August.
