Hayley Fox Associate Editor/ Community News Reporter
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Hayley Fox is an associate editor and reporter for KPCC's OnCentral and Blogdowntown blogs. Hayley splits her time between Downtown and South L.A. covering a wide range of topics from health and community safety, to politics and arts and culture.
Fox graduated from UC Berkeley in 2005 with a bachelor's in film studies. After spending a few years post-grad working as a production assistant on films and writing freelance for arts/entertainment publications such as Flavorpill, Vapors, Campus Circle and Format, Fox returned to school and attended USC's Annenberg School of Communication. She received her Masters in Journalism in the Spring of 2011.
She began her career at KPCC as an intern during her second year of graduate school, and quickly moved from producing weekly multimedia features for the website to becoming a production assistant and web producer. Fox has also reported on-air.
Fox is a native Angeleno, a dog lover and a 28-years-and-counting Dodgers fan.
Stories by Hayley Fox
30 miles of popular hiking trails to be restored in Angeles Forest
Environmental agencies are coming together to start a new push to rebuild the Angeles National Forest. The land is still recovering after the Station Fire burned almost 161,000-acres in 2009.
SoCal Olympians mentor LA students to encourage fitness
While Olympians fight for the gold at international events, SoCal kids are working pass school fitness tests. These two groups come together in Ready, Set, Gold!
Cash is king for dieters who need an incentive
The cold hard truth is that dieting is hard - but new research says maybe you'll do it for some cold hard cash.
LA council commits to 30 years of funding downtown streetcar
This week, the L.A. City Council has committed to funding the operations and maintenance of a proposed downtown L.A. streetcar for the next three decades.
90-year-old school auditorium gets makeover, visit from Miss America
A $7.5-million makeover has transformed a 90-year-old South L.A. school auditorium into a state-of-the-art performing arts theater.
HIV infects black, Latino women up to 20 times more than white women
Women and teens account for less than a quarter of new HIV infections, but black and Latino female demographics are hardest hit in that group.
City officials ask Supreme Court to overturn homeless injunction
Attorneys for L.A. have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court to try overturning an injunction that prevents the seizure and destruction of homeless people's possessions.
Tour healthy food stops in South LA with weekend bike ride
This Sunday a coalition of bicycling and community groups will gather for a group ride through South Los Angeles to tour healthy food spots.
Los Angeles health official: 'This outbreak of TB is not a threat to the public at large'
The L.A. County Department of Health said there's no evidence that the Skid Row strain of TB is more virulent than any other. TB rates across the the county have actually been on a decline.
Prescription drugs during pregnancy: In health news today
OnCentral's daily round-up of the health headlines southside Angelenos ought to know about.
Big Bird and Michelle Obama star in new 'eat healthy' PSAs
In her "Let's Move" campaign, Michelle Obama has employed the help of America's biggest stars. First came Beyoncé - and now, Big Bird.
'From the Streets to the Stage' highlights South LA krump dancing
What started out as a short film fulfilling a graduate school requirement has morphed into a stage performance that's touring Southern California.
Star in your own 'Outbreak' with new educational iPad app
Everyone's heard this plot before: There's an uncontrollable disease that's spreading like wildfire, and it's up to innovative researchers to stop the sickness before it's too late. With a new app, this super-scientist can be you.
Staples Center to add vegetarian options for Morrissey concert
Longtime vegetarian Morrissey will be performing on March 1 and as part of his agreement, the massive venue has agreed to offer additional vegetarian dishes for the event.
Allergy relief from acupuncture: In health news today
OnCentral's daily round-up of the health headlines southside Angelenos ought to know about.
