Kelli Johnson
Kelli Johnson is living her ultimate dream by living and working in Los Angeles. The Arizona native began her career in journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. However, her desire to enter the field started years before when she got up early to watch the weather report on the morning newscast to pick the proper outfit for the day or to watch the latest happenings in the world of sports watching Stuart Scott on ESPN’s "SportsCenter."
Before her senior year in college, she took an entertainment news internship with ABC7’s George Pennacchio where she fell in love with the City of Angels. During her senior year in college, she reported for ASU’s student newscast "Cronkite NewsWatch," where she discovered her passion for weather forecasting.
After graduating from college, she took a pause from news to work in the hospitality industry, working at well-known resorts in Scottsdale, Arizona and West Hollywood.
She then moved to Bakersfield where she worked as a weather anchor and multimedia journalist (MMJ) at KERO-TV. She also worked at CW6 Phoenix as a host and MMJ, and at FOX 5 San Diego where she pioneered the station’s digital-only newscast on weekend mornings.
She is thrilled to have made it back to LA and cherishes the diversity of the city. Kelli loves the NBA and is a diehard Clippers fan, as coined by family members, colleagues and Steve Ballmer himself. Having grown up watching Kobe Bryant, she uses her "Mamba Mentality" to honor his legacy through her work. Overall, she considers Kawhi Leonard and Shaquille O’Neal her favorite all-time players, with a soft spot for Charles Barkley and the early 2000s Detroit Pistons. In terms of the future, she looks forward to what Terance Mann and Brandon Boston will accomplish.
She also has a passion for bodybuilding and loves to compete, so if there’s a local gym, hiking trail, or new fitness trend she should check out, please send recommendations her way!
The latest from Kelli Johnson
California heat wave: Hot and hazy conditions expected over several days
It’s been hot in Southern California over the past few days and it’s going to get even warmer as we head into the weekend.
4th of July: Fireworks, parades in Southern California
Carnivals, concerts, parades, picnics, and fireworks extravaganzas are planned across Southern California for Independence Day.
NBA free agency: Keeping track of the Lakers offseason moves in 2024
Here’s a look at the at what the Lakers have been up to during free agency.
Lakers coaching staff: Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks join as top assistants
Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks will reportedly serve as top assistants on JJ Redick's coaching staff.
LeBron James agrees to new deal with LA Lakers for another 2 seasons for $104M: report
NBA fans now have a better idea of how much longer they’ll be able to witness the legacy of LeBron James.
Bronny James addresses nepotism claims: 'I’ve been dealing with stuff like this my whole life'
Bronny James addressed accusations of nepotism as he was introduced, along with fellow Lakers' rookie Dalton Knecht, during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
The story behind Kawhi Leonard and Mo Bamba's special bond
Mo Bamba reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and shares a special bond with Kawhi Leonard.
Here’s what the Clippers have done in free agency ahead of the Intuit Dome opening
Here are the offseason moves the LA Clippers have made so far as they get ready for a new chapter at their new arena, the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Paul George to Philly: 9-time NBA All-Star leaves hometown of LA for $212M deal: report
Hours after Paul George informed the LA Clippers he wouldn't be back, the nine-time NBA All-Star signed a four-year deal for a reported $212 million with the Sixers.
LA Clippers bring back James Harden on 2-year deal: report
James Harden plans to sign on with the LA Clippers for two more seasons, reports said.