Mark Potts

Los Angeles

Journalist at Freelance

Senior Producer, Video Series at Los Angeles Times

Named one of the top 25,000 multimedia journalists in the world by List Making Magazine.

Articles

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele won’t return Maryland man deported by error

1 week ago | latimes.com | Mark Potts

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele won’t return Maryland man deported by error April 14, 2025 11:10 AM PT Share Share via Close extra sharing options Trump administration officials acknowledge Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported by mistake but say they can’t compel El Salvador to return him to the United States. “Of course I’m not going to do it,” said Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, when asked if he would return Abrego Garcia. Mark E.
VCSU Math Hosts 450 Students for 2nd Annual Math Competition

1 week ago | vcsu.edu | Mark Potts

AcademicsVALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University math department hosted its 2nd Annual Math Competition on April 9, welcoming more than 450 junior high and high school students from 37 different schools. The competition featured 259 students in grades 7-9 and 195 students in grades 10-12. Students competed as individuals and as teams of four. Awards were given to the Top 3 teams and the Top 10 individuals in each division.
Galt and Noteboom earn VCSU Faculty Excellence Awards

1 week ago | vcsu.edu | Mark Potts

AcademicsPhoto: VCSU faculty Dr. Nicholas Galt, center, is pictured with VCSU administrators and employees from the science department. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University faculty have named Nicholas Galt, Ph.D. and Benjamin Noteboom, Ph.D. as the recipients of the 2024-25 VCSU Faculty Excellence Awards.
VCSU’s Dr. James Boe receives ITEEA’s Highest Award

1 week ago | vcsu.edu | Mark Potts

General NewsDr. James Boe, center, is pictured with wife Natalie and VCSU faculty members. From left: Clayton Mannie, Natalie Boe, James Boe, Lisa Krumwiede and Peder Gjovik.
VCSU Health Services hosting Wellness Fair

2 weeks ago | vcsu.edu | Mark Potts

General NewsVALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can expect amazing door prizes, hands on activities, and wellness information from 27 different campus, local, and state entities.
Tickets Available for 30th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction

2 weeks ago | vcsu.edu | Mark Potts

Alumni & FriendsTickets are still available for the 30th annual VCSU Scholarship Auction happening Friday, April 11. “Adventure Awaits! A Night Full of Treasure” begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the Valley City Eagles Club. This year’s pirate-themed event will be full of treasure, swashbuckling adventurers, and a feast fit for a captain. Auction tickets are on sale now for $70 each, which includes admission, two drink tickets and a buffet dinner.
Yo-Yo Ma visits the ‘Last Repair Shop’ and celebrates $1-million gift

2 weeks ago | latimes.com | Mark Potts

The LAUSD program that provides free working instruments and was featured in the Oscar-winning doc ‘The Last Repair Shop’ receives $1 million to safeguard its future. Yo-Yo Ma marks the occasion with a mini concert with kids.
Hornung competes at national speech tournament

2 weeks ago | vcsu.edu | Mark Potts

Campus ActivitiesVALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University junior Grady Hornung competed this weekend at the American Forensics Association (AFA) National Speech Tournament in North Carolina. Hornung earned his spot at nationals through placing in competition at multiple events this year. Hornung qualified in Dramatic Interpretation and competed in three rounds at the 47th AFA National Speech Tournament hosted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the White House to commemorate the 2024 World Series title

2 weeks ago | latimes.com | Mark Potts

Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. He has created and edited video for DreamWorks, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony and BET.
VCSU named a 2024-25 College of Distinction

2 weeks ago | vcsu.edu | Mark Potts

General NewsVALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. Since its founding in 2000, Colleges of Distinction has awarded schools for their successful implementation of high-impact educational practices and hands-on learning.