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

Former cop turned cannabis CEO

Glendale mayoral election ends in public furor

Notable Profiles

Rep. Laura Friedman of California’s 30th Congressional District

Cyrus Nikou, founder of acclaimed impact investment firm

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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

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Funding landscape for women and minority-owned businesses

Local leaders denounce anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech

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Inclusive Action focuses on reducing the racial wealth gap through microlending

Housing and Education