Kayla Quintero

Kayla Quintero

Multimedia Journalist

Kayla is a student in USC's Master of Science in Journalism program with interests in investigative and political news coverage. She attended the University of San Francisco where she earned her B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Journalism before going on to work for ABC7 KGO-TV.

A call for protection and support for Black students after local youths were targeted with racist text messages

One local leader says statements condemning the messages are not enough, and that increased security and mental health support in schools are needed.

By Kayla Quintero

Here’s why the election results are a waiting game

Some of the winners of this year’s general election won’t be confirmed tonight -- but that’s not necessarily a bad sign.

By Kayla Quintero

Gavin Newsom announces over $800 million in funding to address homelessness

The governor shared plans for transparency when it comes to measuring the initiative’s effectiveness.

By Kayla Quintero

USC increases security, but at what cost?

While the presence of guards on campus remains prominent, answers to questions from the USC community as to how this will impact them have remained unclear.

By Kayla Quintero