Vanessa Martínez
@vanessamartinez.bsky.social
data and graphics at @latimes.com
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Today, we announced that 80% of the union members @latimes.com are ready to vote yes to authorize a strike.
It has been three years without a contract, without a cost of living raise, without meaningful effort from our leaders to bargain a fair contract.
We deserve better.
So do our readers.
It has been three years without a contract, without a cost of living raise, without meaningful effort from our leaders to bargain a fair contract.
We deserve better.
So do our readers.
August 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today, we announced that 80% of the union members @latimes.com are ready to vote yes to authorize a strike.
It has been three years without a contract, without a cost of living raise, without meaningful effort from our leaders to bargain a fair contract.
We deserve better.
So do our readers.
It has been three years without a contract, without a cost of living raise, without meaningful effort from our leaders to bargain a fair contract.
We deserve better.
So do our readers.
Reposted by Vanessa Martínez
Today, the @latguild.bsky.social informed management that we have reached 80% support to authorize a strike.
We’ve spent 3 years at the bargaining table without a contact to vote on.
So we’ll vote to strike, instead, if need be.
www.thewrap.com/la-times-uni...
We’ve spent 3 years at the bargaining table without a contact to vote on.
So we’ll vote to strike, instead, if need be.
www.thewrap.com/la-times-uni...
LA Times Union to Hold First-Ever Strike Authorization Vote as Contract Talks Near 3rd Year
Since negotiations began in September 2020, the guild has seen layoffs impact approximately 200 Times staffers.
www.thewrap.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Today, the @latguild.bsky.social informed management that we have reached 80% support to authorize a strike.
We’ve spent 3 years at the bargaining table without a contact to vote on.
So we’ll vote to strike, instead, if need be.
www.thewrap.com/la-times-uni...
We’ve spent 3 years at the bargaining table without a contact to vote on.
So we’ll vote to strike, instead, if need be.
www.thewrap.com/la-times-uni...
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The Los Angeles Times is laying off journalists again, their latest attempt to cut their way to rock bottom with no business plan.
If you'd like to help the affected journalists, you can donate here:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo...
If you'd like to help the affected journalists, you can donate here:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo...
Donate to Help support laid-off L.A. Times journalists, organized by Laura Nelson
The Los Angeles Times announced plans Friday to lay off 14 journalists, or a… Laura Nelson needs your support for Help support laid-off L.A. Times journalists
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May 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Los Angeles Times is laying off journalists again, their latest attempt to cut their way to rock bottom with no business plan.
If you'd like to help the affected journalists, you can donate here:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo...
If you'd like to help the affected journalists, you can donate here:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo...
Reposted by Vanessa Martínez
Another fire broke out Tuesday night in the hills above Altadena near Eaton Canyon, prompting a response from firefighters.
Fast-moving fire breaks out above Altadena near Eaton Canyon
A fire that broke out in the foothills near Eaton Canyon around 6:28 p.m. is at about 20 acres, officials said.
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January 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Another fire broke out Tuesday night in the hills above Altadena near Eaton Canyon, prompting a response from firefighters.
Reposted by Vanessa Martínez
A fire in Pacific Palisades is burning out of control as thousands evacuate amid a dangerous windstorm.
Follow along for updates and information about the #PalisadesFire.
www.latimes.com/california/l...
Follow along for updates and information about the #PalisadesFire.
www.latimes.com/california/l...
Pacific Palisades fire burning out of control as thousands evacuate amid dangerous windstorm
A fast-moving fire in the Pacific Palisades grows to 200 acres Tuesday amid ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds. Nearby residents have been ordered to evacuate.
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January 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A fire in Pacific Palisades is burning out of control as thousands evacuate amid a dangerous windstorm.
Follow along for updates and information about the #PalisadesFire.
www.latimes.com/california/l...
Follow along for updates and information about the #PalisadesFire.
www.latimes.com/california/l...
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How much does Congress look like America?
We surveyed every member of the House and Senate to find out.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto... by @sandhyak.bsky.social @pooja22.bsky.social @vanessamartinez.bsky.social
We surveyed every member of the House and Senate to find out.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto... by @sandhyak.bsky.social @pooja22.bsky.social @vanessamartinez.bsky.social
How much does Congress look like America?
One quarter of the newly seated U.S. House and Senate are people of color. Less than a third are women.
www.latimes.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
How much does Congress look like America?
We surveyed every member of the House and Senate to find out.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto... by @sandhyak.bsky.social @pooja22.bsky.social @vanessamartinez.bsky.social
We surveyed every member of the House and Senate to find out.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto... by @sandhyak.bsky.social @pooja22.bsky.social @vanessamartinez.bsky.social
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We tested more than 150 different cannabis products for pesticides. My latest for @datagraphics.bsky.social @latimes.com lets you search your stash to see if it might contain toxic chemicals:
www.latimes.com/california/s... with @paigestjohn.bsky.social @loelebee.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s... with @paigestjohn.bsky.social @loelebee.bsky.social
December 20, 2024 at 6:39 PM
We tested more than 150 different cannabis products for pesticides. My latest for @datagraphics.bsky.social @latimes.com lets you search your stash to see if it might contain toxic chemicals:
www.latimes.com/california/s... with @paigestjohn.bsky.social @loelebee.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s... with @paigestjohn.bsky.social @loelebee.bsky.social
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While looking through campaign finance data, I noticed a strange pattern. Many people were donating small amounts, $1 or $5, to the same candidates and groups over and over again, dozens of times, every day. Why? Here's the story. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
How ‘urgent’ texts pushed these donors to give thousands of times to political candidates
Donors responding to a slew of political text messages from both Republicans and Democrats have given tens of thousands of dollars in small donations. Some without realizing how they were adding up.
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November 14, 2024 at 9:28 PM
While looking through campaign finance data, I noticed a strange pattern. Many people were donating small amounts, $1 or $5, to the same candidates and groups over and over again, dozens of times, every day. Why? Here's the story. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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I mapped the devastation of the Mountain fire in Camarillo for @latimes.com. 243 buildings were lost, making it the third most destructive Soutuern California wildfire in at least a decade
www.latimes.com/california/s... w/ @nohaggerty.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s... w/ @nohaggerty.bsky.social
The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why
Most of the area burned by the Mountain fire was in sparsely populated areas, but when high winds helped the blaze leap across Highway 118, it began threatening a suburban neighborhood in the Camarill...
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November 21, 2024 at 9:11 PM
I mapped the devastation of the Mountain fire in Camarillo for @latimes.com. 243 buildings were lost, making it the third most destructive Soutuern California wildfire in at least a decade
www.latimes.com/california/s... w/ @nohaggerty.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s... w/ @nohaggerty.bsky.social