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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

LAPD manhunt: CSUF honors slain assistant coach with a moment of silence

Titan players observe a moment of silence before the team's first game since assistant coach Monica Quan was killed a week ago in Irvine.

Two-mom family hopes for a change on the Boy Scouts 'no gays' policy

Two moms and their Eagle Scout son hope for an end to the Boy Scouts' "no gays" policy. The longstanding ban could end in May at the group's annual meeting.

Southland Boy Scout troop dropped 'no gays' policy years ago (Photos)

This week, the Boy Scouts of America could drop its policy of banning gay scouts or scout leaders. But one troop in Southern California took that step years ago.

Transit supporters back lower threshold for sales tax measures

The razor-thin defeat of Measure J has transit advocates calling for lowering the threshold for passing sales taxes. They'll discuss it at the Move LA conference.

MAP: Summer prep and refinery upkeep help drive up SoCal gas prices

Why are gas prices spiking lately? Refiners are switching to cleaner burning summer blends, and some refineries are down for maintenance.

Feds direct schools to include disabled students in sports

Federal education officials today directed public schools to include disabled students in sports programs. Advocates for the disabled are hailing the action.

Updated: Trial begins for 6 Bell ex-officials on corruption

Prosecutors accuse the former Bell mayor, vice mayor and four city council members with stealing more than $1 million.

Crenshaw/LAX light rail could deliver passengers and jobs

Up to 70 movers and shakers will discuss hiring for jobs related to the planned light rail line between Crenshaw Boulevard and Los Angeles International Airport.

'Bell 6' trial starts Thursday

Six former members of the Bell city council go on trial Thursday on charges that they looted the city treasury to fatten their salaries.

Many volunteer on MLK Day, but what about the rest of the year?

Each year, Martin Luther King Day is considered a day of service. People across southern California are turning out to volunteer at a variety of places today. But does one day make a difference?

I-5/SR-14 HOV connector allows carpoolers to zip between freeways

Transportation officials will mark the opening of an HOV connector linking I-5 and SR-14. Car pool drivers can change freeways without coasting into regular lanes.

Dodger Stadium gets $100 million makeover (Photos)

Dodger Stadium is getting a wide-ranging makeover, including a Wi-Fi network, bigger and better jumbotrons, more bathrooms, kids' play areas and better food service.

Campanile, other local restaurants hope for rebirth at LAX

The famous LA restaurant Campanile closed its doors in October as part of a plan to reopen at LAX. It's one of 15 local eateries coming to the airport.

Rose Parade grand marshal picks vary wildly from year to year

One year it's Mickey Mouse, the next it's a supreme court justice; the quirks of the Rose Parade grand marshal selection process.

The inexact science of choosing a Rose Parade grand marshal

The Tournament of Roses Parade grand marshal selection has a lot to do with the organization's president in any given year - so it is highly subjective.