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Dakota Smith

Staff Writer

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NewsBreak, Crossroads Today, Lawton Publishing Company, Madison Magazine, Los Angeles Times

Preston's Summary

Dakota Smith is a Staff Writer at the Los Angeles Times. She covers City Hall and regional politics, with a focus on elections, government, and public policy, while also addressing climate change and environmental issues. Dakota's work has been featured in various publications, including Yahoo News and The Seattle Times, and she was part of the team that won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news.

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Geo Focus

Los Angeles, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 57 %
Data Driven: 25 %
Events: 7 %
Promotional: 5 %
Interviews Q&as: 1 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • United States
  • Climate Policy
  • ClimateTech
  • Global Warming
  • Environmental Services
  • Forestry
  • Natural Resources

Pitching Insights

Dakota Smith's coverage primarily focuses on local government and politics in Los Angeles, California. She pays particular attention to legal issues, scandals, and evolving stories within the city council and related areas.

Given the nature of her coverage, Dakota would likely be interested in receiving pitches from individuals or organizations involved in local Los Angeles politics, legal experts knowledgeable about city regulations and policies, as well as community leaders or advocates addressing homelessness-related matters.

Considering her focus on evolving stories and government announcements at a local level within Los Angeles specifically, potential sources should have direct knowledge of ongoing developments in these areas.

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Articles

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A push to pump brakes on Big Tech

A push to pump brakes on Big Tech

By: Dakota Smith, Queenie Wong

Read this exciting story from Los Angeles Times September 02, 2026 issue. California lawmakers advance flurry of bills aimed at social media, AI and data centers.

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