Sara Chernikoff

MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

An LA organizer I trust shared this General Resource Spreadsheet with me. It includes nonofficial shelters and other resources for people affected by the LA fires.

Angelinos: I’m headed to the city to help cover the #wildfires.

What stories or communities need covering?

Send me suggestions and leads.

Thanks and stay safe.

LA mayor says crews battling valiantly against 'historic' wildfires: Live updates The deadly wildfires have left at least 5 dead and destroyed at least 1,000 homes, businesses and other structures.

@usatoday.com is providing real-time and crucial coverage of the devastation in California.

Follow along here for live updates:

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Me and my boyfriend

Hehe zoo on a random Wednesday

Here's our analysis of election votes where we highlighted the red shift and changes in voter turnout from 2020 to 2024 for @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...

Zombie colleges? These universities are living another life online, and no one can say why USA TODAY found at least nine colleges that closed down only to be resurrected online. Their operators are a mystery but they're taking applications.

Seems like Bluesky is much busier!! I never shared this piece here, but please join me inthis investigation of closed colleges rising from the dead to live a second life online. You'll get to join me on my first college application in nearly a decade if you do: www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...

Trump Threatens New York Times, Penguin Random House over Critical Coverage Legal letter follows complaints aimed at CBS News, the Washington Post, and the Daily Beast.

and so it begins...

www.cjr.org/the_trump_re...

Trump’s Pick to Lead U.S. Military Has Tattoos Linked to White Supremacists and Nazis Concerns are mounting over Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth. CBS News reports that Hegseth was one of 12 National Guard members who were removed as gu...

4 years ago: Because so many Jan 6 insurrectionists had military ties, Defense Secretary announces a plan to root out extremism in the military.

Today: His successor was one of 12 National Guardsmen removed from Biden's inauguration for possible extremist ties.

www.democracynow.org/2024/11/14/h...

Satire publication The Onion acquires Alex Jones' Infowars at auction Infowars was put up for auction by court order. Alex Jones owes more than $1 billion to the families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims.

Not The Onion. But also The Onion.

If you’re new to Bluesky, this is a really helpful thread that explains how to use this platform:

Making my Bluesky debut to say hey! I’m Sam, a reporter covering politics @usatoday.com from Mini-🍎. I love reading, burning things in the oven, and getting tips sent to me email (swoodward@gannett.com). Follow for news content and the occasional relatable post!

Cold season tips: How to avoid catching COVID and flu during the holidays Updated vaccines, proper hygiene and staying home when you're sick can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses this fall and winter.

Trying this new app out. I'm a journalist at @usatoday.com on the #health desk.

I just wrote a quick explainer on preparing for respiratory virus season, even if we're not seeing COVID-19, flu and RSV cases just yet. #vaccines #publichealth #masks www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...

Giving this a try here…

How do you celebrate Friendsgiving? Any fun traditions you’ve come up with? Working on a graphics story for @usatoday.com

Would love to hear from you! Email is schernikoff@gannett.com or reply below to connect 🤲🏻
#journorequest

Hi bsky friends!

I’m Sara ~ a data and graphics reporter @usatoday.com

Excited to connect with fellow journalists, writers and creative minded people 🤝

Hi, I’m new here 🤲🏻