Kennedy Zak
Journalist covering economics, housing, local government, wildfire recovery and more. Published with the Los Angeles Business Journal, Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader, Dallas Morning News and Annenberg Media.
Select Works
Obstacles to rebuilding Los Angeles
Entertainment companies roll back DEI policies
‘He Threw the Last Punch Too Hard’ — an exhibit on domestic violence
‘It’s About Time’ — Glendale police officer faces assault charge
Tariffs shake up industrial warehouse scene
Glendale mayoral election ends in public furor
Housing and Education
Trump orders local Veteran center to increase housing
Affordable housing developments rise in some of L.A. County’s traditionally more affluent neighborhoods
CA launched a $105M mortgage assistance program for natural disaster victims
Glendale City Council sets ‘renoviction’ restrictions
Glendale City Council to demolish affordable housing complex
Glendale schools face cyber ransomeware attack
Budget pressure squeezes Glendale Unified School District
Glendale teachers rally ahead of wage negotiations
Investment Trends
The swift climb of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
Gold stock reaches historic heights amid geopolitical tensions
Varying generational views on wealth
Impact and Equity
Photo by David Sprague
Funding landscape for women and minority-owned businesses
Local leaders denounce anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech
Photo by David Sprague
Inclusive Action focuses on reducing the racial wealth gap through microlending
Notable Profiles
Rep. Laura Friedman of California’s 30th Congressional District
Cyrus Nikou, founder of acclaimed impact investment firm
Photo by David Sprague