Jason Wells

Los Angeles

Managing Editor, Daily News at LAist

Managing Editor, Daily News @laist, former Executive Editor, News @buzzfeednews. @latimes expatriate. Trying to smile more.

Articles

JPL announces another round of layoffs

Nov 13, 2024 | laist.com | Jason Wells

Right now, you can help protect LAist's mission to provide local reporting to all in our community. Donate for the first time or increase your monthly donation to have a positive impact on your ability to access independent and trusted journalism. Monthly Donation One-Time Donation
Watch live: Fans attend funeral to mourn Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela

Nov 6, 2024 | laist.com | Adolfo Guzman-Lopez |Jason Wells

Right now, you can help protect LAist's mission to provide local reporting to all in our community. Donate for the first time or increase your monthly donation to have a positive impact on your ability to access independent and trusted journalism. Monthly Donation One-Time Donation
Buckle in: Here's how to track the 2024 election results

Nov 5, 2024 | laist.com | Jason Wells

Topline: Here at LAist, we'll be relying candidate concessions and on the Associated Press and to make calls on \races. As the vote is tallied and elections officials issue updates overnight and in the coming days, we have a full slate of live returns in L.A. and Orange counties, as well as national results. So, hint: you'll probably want to bookmark this page.
The Dodgers made it to the World Series after besting the Mets

Oct 20, 2024 | laist.com | Jason Wells

During this critical election, we’re spending less time fundraising, but we can’t raise less of the vital funding needed to keep trusted local news strong. Donate now to return to uninterrupted coverage sooner. Monthly Donation One-Time Donation
Watch Live As LA Mayor Karen Bass Unveils Proposal To Address Nearly $500 Million Budget Deficit

Apr 22, 2024 | laist.com | Jason Wells

In these challenging times, the need for reliable local reporting has never been greater. Put a value on the impact of our year-round coverage. Help us continue to highlight LA stories, hold the powerful accountable, and amplify community voices. Your support keeps our reporting free for all to use. Stand with us today. Monthly Donation One-Time Donation
Los Angeles Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Charged With Stealing $16 Million In Gambling Scandal

Apr 11, 2024 | laist.com | Yusra Farzan |Jason Wells

As the March 5 primary draws closer, many of us have yet to vote and are looking for some help. We hope you start with our Voter Game Plan. Since we don't do recommendations, we've also put together a list of other popular voting guides.
LAPD Chief Michel Moore Is Retiring

Jan 12, 2024 | laist.com | Jason Wells

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore is retiring at the end of February, he announced Friday. Moore, who'll be staying on as a consultant until Mayor Karen Bass finds his replacement, cited a desire to spend more time with his family for his decision to step down.
LAPD Chief Michel Moore Is Retiring

Jan 12, 2024 | laist.com | Jason Wells

In these challenging times, the need for reliable local reporting has never been greater. Put a value on the impact of our year-round coverage. Help us continue to highlight LA stories, hold the powerful accountable, and amplify community voices. Your support keeps our reporting free for all to use. Stand with us today. Monthly Donation One-Time Donation
A Quake With A Preliminary 4.2 Magnitude Struck Near Lytle Creek

Jan 5, 2024 | laist.com | Jason Wells

In these challenging times, the need for reliable local reporting has never been greater. Put a value on the impact of our year-round coverage. Help us continue to highlight LA stories, hold the powerful accountable, and amplify community voices. Your support keeps our reporting free for all to use. Stand with us today. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 struck near Lytle Creek in the San Bernardino Mountains on Friday, and was felt as far off across the Southland.
Protesters Calling For Ceasefire In Israel-Hamas War Shut Down Portion Of 110 Freeway Near Downtown LA

Dec 13, 2023 | laist.com | Jason Wells

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. A group of protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war shut down the southbound 110 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning. Traffic was backed up for miles as California Highway Patrol officers worked to divert drivers onto surface streets.