How A Local News Reporter Spotted The Sunset Fire: “Local News Is Still Vital; People Still Appreciate What We Do”

During his show’s opening monologue on Monday night, Jimmy Kimmel praised L.A.’s local news media for their tireless and vital coverage of the devastating fires. “I want to thank our local news reporters,” he said, his voice breaking with emotion, “who reminded us how important local television and radio and newspapers are.” Never has there been stronger proof of how badly we need to preserve local news teams — not only as a city but as a nation.