Priscella Vega is a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, covering the Inland Empire. She previously reported on the 2022 congressional election, the drought’s impact in San Joaquin Valley and breaking news. Before joining The Times, she worked for the Daily Pilot, the Daily Breeze and the Long Beach Press-Telegram. She earned her journalism degree from Cal State Long Beach and is a native Spanish speaker.
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Sept. 24, 2023
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Sept. 6, 2023
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