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Brandon Pho

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Brandon Pho is a Voice of OC reporter covering north/central Orange County, as well as broader regional issues around law enforcement, transportation, the environment, the OC Fair, and Little Saigon.

Brandon's Latest Articles

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After Kevin Merida’s surprise exit, will LA Times’ new editor listen to the paper’s owner or its workers?
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January 16, 2024

Despite tributes to the editor pouring in from industry colleagues, cracks had emerged in his image among some of his own employees – months before his exit.

Q&A: Kate Cagle
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November 16, 2023

The Spectrum News 1 anchor discusses the structural issues within TV journalism and challenging power in Los Angeles.

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‘There’s just no really good answers’: The LA Times struggles to explain mass layoffs
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June 9, 2023

“Nothing seems strong anymore. The foundation does not feel sturdy.”

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Q&A: Cerise Castle
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November 11, 2022

The Los Angeles reporter talks about covering City Hall and Knock LA.