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The L.A. Fires Proved the Urgent Need for Local News in an Age of Social Media Conspiracies and Outright Lies
A column about how the L.A. Fires proved the urgent need for local news in an age of social media conspiracies and outright lies.
Local businesses that have stepped up are using the platform to let residents know where those most impacted can get a free meal, a bag of toiletries or even where they can spend an afternoon (like LACMA or Vidiots) on a mental health break to decompress, watch a movie or see some art. But for true, journalistically sound specific news about the fires and their aftermath, this week has been a reminder, once again, of how important local media is — and what we lose when newspapers and TV stations downsize or even go out of business. Local news outlets were there to cover important press conferences, share details on what specific neighborhoods had been impacted by the flames and keep us informed of weather patterns and what to expect with the Santa Ana winds.
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