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I’m Cailley Chella and I’ve been a professional Reporter since 2010. Based in Los Angeles, I find and report on the most recent and relevant stories, both locally and nationally. As a Multimedia Reporter I wear many, many hats.
Journalist Cailley Chella Joins New Mexico in Focus
June 22, 2025
Multimedia journalist Cailley Chella is the newest reporter to join New Mexico in Focus. Nash Jones interviews Cailley to hear more about her work to this point in her career and what she'll bring to NMiF viewers.
Yes, Your Pet Can Catch Coronavirus — but Don't Freak Out
April 16, 2020
In West Hollywood, California, Dr. J.D. Caslyn is implementing social distancing in his veterinary practice. That's more for the human owners than his patients.
Why Elijah McClain’s Mother Isn't Speaking Out, One Year After His Death
August 26, 2020
It has been one year since Elijah McClain was put into a chokehold by police officers, injected with ketamine, and sent to the hospital, where he later died. Elijah’s mother, Sheneen McClain, was previously vocal at protests. But she now says that she will not speak publicly until she has received justice for her son. She was present at the weekend celebrations of her son’s life – but she never picked up the mic. In her stead, community organizers have stepped in to speak for her – while also making sure that the fact that the McClain family is still mourning Elijah is respected.
Why Police Are Asking Paramedics to Inject Some Suspects with Ketamine
September 15, 2020
Paramedics administer ketamine and other sedatives during arrests when they’re medically necessary, so why are some police officers asking for them? VICE News' Roberto Ferdman talks to paramedics and a victim of the practice.
Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway
January 1, 2023
Santa Monica has promised to close it's airport by 2028, but are they working towards that goal even sooner than promised?
Anchor News Rundown: Jimmy Kimmel goes in on healthcare debate
January 1, 2023
I'm Anchor.fm's news anchor! All the news you need, twice a day, in just a few minutes. Here's a news story about Jimmy Kimmel.
These Activists Want People to Stop Calling the Cops
January 1, 2023
On a hot Friday night in a strip mall in West Phoenix, the activist group Poder in Action was holding a community event to promote collective safety. The group generally encourages the public to take better care of one another during times of crisis, but this time they had an even stronger message: Unless you absolutely have to, don’t call the cops.
A Bridge Home - Part II
January 1, 2023
A two-part series about what LA is doing now to help homeless Angelenos - learn about the "A Bridge Home" initiative.
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