Lauren Osen Reporter
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Lauren Osen is a general assignment reporter for KPCC. She started at the station as an intern on Patt Morrison’s program, and worked her way up to become a producer for the show. She’s produced for all of KPCC’s programs, including AirTalk, Take Two and Off-Ramp.
Osen got her start in radio reporting and producing for the University of Oslo’s international students’ radio show, "Snakker Ikke Norsk (I Don’t Speak Norwegian)." She is also the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship, which she used to research Norway’s unprecedented gender quotas in the private business sector.
Prior to that, she interned at NPR’s Chicago affiliate, WBEZ, while completing her bachelors' degree in History at the University of Chicago.
Her work has appeared in live broadcasts from the 2012 national political conventions, reported pieces on Chinese tourists in L.A. and policing policies on Skid Row, and some legendary pumpkin bread. When not at work, she is an avid cook and baker.
Stories by Lauren Osen
Star-struck fans pay big bucks for a piece of Hollywood history
Celebrity auctions began in the 1970s and today are a billion-dollar industry. KPCC's Lauren Osen looks at their origin and previews this year's Hollywood Legends auction at Julien's Auction House.
Judge delays sentencing in neo-Nazi murder
The Riverside judge refused to use court funds to pay for an MRI scan of the boy's brain but did grant the defense a new hearing to call more expert witnesses.
Safety concerns surface as discount buses boom in Los Angeles
A fatal bus crash in the San Bernardino Mountains raises concerns about the safety of the discount bus business as it takes off in Southern California.
Safety concerns surface as discount buses boom in Los Angeles
A fatal bus crash in the San Bernardino Mountains raises concerns about the safety of the discount bus business as it takes off in Southern California.
Feds shut down bus company in deadly Yucaipa crash
Federal officials order the shutdown of the National City company that owns the bus involved in last weekend's Yucaipa crash that killed eight people and injured 20.
Tour bus safety records: check before you ride
The fatal bus crash in Yucaipa may make long distance bus riders nervous about the safety of their company. Here's how to check safety records.
UPDATE: Feds inspecting tour bus in crash east of Los Angeles
The bus involved in Sunday's fatal crash in Yucaipa was cited four times – including twice for faulty brakes. It's hard for riders to find that information from the NTSB, which is now investigating.
San Bernardino manager quits bankrupt city
After just 8 months on the job, San Bernardino’s acting city manager is leaving. The Finance Director is rumored to be right behind her. They are two big blows to a city limping through bankruptcy court.
When do kids know right from wrong?
Developments in neuroscience have led the Supreme Court to reconsider minors' culpability, but that science isn't finding its way into juvenile courts.
When do kids know right from wrong?
Developments in neuroscience have led the Supreme Court to reconsider minors' culpability, but that science isn't finding its way into juvenile courts.
Judge: Riverside County boy murdered Neo-Nazi father
Prosecutors argued the boy knew what he was doing when he shot 32-year-old Jeff Hall, a regional leader of the National Socialist Movement and the boy's father.
Mandarin speakers in demand as Chinese tourism grows (Photos)
Since the Chinese government deemed the US an "approved destination" in 2008, tourism from China has risen. It is now the top source of international tourism for LA, leading to a demand for Mandarin speakers.
Judge to decide fate of 12-year-old next week
Prosecution argues 12-year-old should be locked away for his crimes; defense says he was the product of an abusive household
Does a 10-year-old know it's wrong to kill?
Defense attorneys say a boy on trial for killing his neo-Nazi father didn't understand what he was doing; the prosecution says his violent past shows otherwise.
Grand Central Market due for a grand upgrade in 2013
After 95 years in business, Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles is about to get a facelift aimed at transforming it into a more attractive tourist spot.
