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
Disaster experts encourage Southlanders to prepare for ‘The Big One’
From the steps of Los Angeles City Hall, disaster experts on Friday repeated the Southland earthquake mantra: Be prepared. The warning comes from a report scientists released after they traveled to Chile. They examined how people responded after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck that region just over a year ago.
Standing room only as newly-elected Bell City Council accepts oath
Eager citizens of Bell packed their City Hall last night for the inauguration of five newly-elected City Council members. The tone of the ceremony signaled a welcome change in a city plagued with scandal and protests. A Bell city police officer promised to allow dozens of people inside the community center auditorium - but after the inauguration ceremony. During the proceedings, it was just too crowded. Every seat was filled.
Activists brainstorm ways to re-energize fight for immigration reform at USC conference
USC hosted an immigration integration conference yesterday. It re-energized the movement for comprehensive immigration reform.
Family of hospitalized Giants fan speaks out as detectives step up investigation
A cousin of Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan attacked after the Dodgers home opener last week, wore a Giants jersey and cap while he thanked Giants and Dodgers fans for their support. John Stow choked up at times as he expressed gratitude to doctors.
LA County Metro puts new light rail line through its paces
Los Angeles County Metro began testing a train car along part of the new Expo light rail line from downtown Los Angeles to Culver City. The test run got folks looking forward to the real thing.
LA County Metro tests Expo Line light rail
L.A. County Metro started a test run of its Expo Line light rail at 11 a.m.
South LA welcomes new medical center
Elected officials, hospital administrators and health care activists are celebrating a new medical center in South Los Angeles.
New medical center opens in South Los Angeles
Los Angeles city and county leaders and medical professionals attended a grand opening today for a new Kaiser Permanente medical center in South Los Angeles.
Health advocates praise citations against Flynt’s porn productions
Health activists gathered in front of the Hustler Hollywood Store today to praise state officials' efforts to issue multiple safety citations against adult entertainment mogul Larry Flynt.
Public shares thoughts on proposed NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles
Angelenos got an opportunity to share what’s on their minds regarding the proposed development of an NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles.
Grand jury indicts former Bell City Manager Rizzo and assistant on new fraud charges
A Los Angeles County grand jury today indicted former Bell City Manager Robert Rizzo and his former assistant manager on new criminal charges in a major corruption case.
Local leaders urge Angelenos to support earthquake relief in Japan
About 50 Los Angeles city officials and Japanese leaders met Tuesday to encourage more support from the Southland to earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. Many on the panel spoke about the millions of dollars companies, schools and charities have already donated. But they say the stricken country will need much more help.
Italy wants to squash dispute with Getty over cherished statue
An Italian diplomat who’s visiting the Southland may fly home disappointed. His attempts to broker a deal with the Getty Museum over a cherished statue have apparently fallen through. Italian officials say the artifact belongs to their country. The Getty’s not budging.
Italy vs. Getty Museum over 'Getty Bronze': Settlement may be close
Italian officials say the J. Paul Getty Museum is displaying a valuable statue that belongs to their country. As an Italian court hashes things out, one foreign dignitary says he’s willing to broker a deal. Today, during a visit to the Southland, he discussed his efforts to compromise.
Drug-resistant germ strikes Southland health care facilities
A stubborn, drug-resistant bacterium is wreaking havoc on some Southland health care centers. Researchers say medical staff have reported more than 350 cases of the dangerous bacterial strain in Los Angeles County.
