Austin Cross
I pretty much grew up in front of a microphone. My dad was a radio guy. I suppose I developed a knack for it early.
As an L.A. native, I have a special appreciation for this land of dreams. Few people wind up here by accident. So I’ve spent all my career helping to tell and amplify the stories of the people trying to build a life in our imperfect paradise.
In my time at KPCC and LAist, I’ve dug up little-known details about our nation’s racial history, magnified the stories of child migrants coming to America, pontificated about being one of the only black males in a newsroom, and led on-air discussions about dealing with trauma in communities of color.
I became a dog dad over this past year. When I’m not wrangling the pups, you’ll probably find me in the kitchen cranking out fresh pasta while singing to Dean Martin.
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We talked to the San Pedro-born hitmaker to revisit the soundtrack he created for Southern California. -
The sentence brings to a close the horrifying murder that attracted national attention. -
The outdoor theater, which opened in 1956, outlasted many competitors. -
The fact is, in order to stick to a resolution of any kind (and at any time during the year), it takes more than just saying you’re going to do it. -
High bacteria levels and a number of popular beaches, plus rain, means health official are urging us to stay dry. -
Karen Bass and Rick Caruso have distinctly different positions on some key issues. They face off on the November ballot. -
What to expect: Non-stop music, food, films, yoga, dancing and more. -
In a statement, Moreno said, "It has been a great honor and privilege to own the Angels for 20 seasons." But ultimately, Moreno and his family decided now is the time to sell. -
When Black public figures prove to be anything other than superhuman, their lapses in judgment can (and often will) provide America’s contingent of comment-section-dwelling racists with fodder they need to continue denigrating people of color. -
Her song, “Lord Don’t Move The Mountain,” inspired our series, Evoke L.A. — a unique collaboration between ALOUD and our newsroom.
