I'm a writer, reporter based in Los Angeles—my hometown—where I've been covering local, national and international breaking news for more than 10 years. I've lived in Santa Monica and Venice for several years and I'm excited to cover my community.
I was born in Pomona and later moved to La Crescenta-Montrose. I'm a graduate of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. I attended Loyola University Chicago and earned a major in Journalism and minor in Political Science. I served as News Editor at The Loyola Phoenix.
I'm also an adjunct lecturer at Loyola Marymount University, where I teach Introduction to Social Media. My writing and reporting experience includes a focus in health, breaking news, politics, music and entertainment. I've written and produced digital content for podcasts, live action videos and social media content.
I most recently served as Maria Shriver's social media and video producer, producing and promoting Maria's NBC health and news stories, books and journal, podcast and growing her social media community. I am an original member of ATTN: and former Los Angeles Times digital editor. My work has been published by Fitt LA, Glamour, Mashable, Men's Health and Panoply.
My breaking news experience started with City News Service, the newswire for Southern California, and Patch. I'm a former Local Editor for Montrose-La Crescenta.
Have any story tips or ideas? Contact me at nicole.charky@patch.com. You can also follow and DM me at @nicolecharky on Instagram or Twitter.
Dangerously high temperatures could hit Marina del Rey Wednesday through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Dangerously high temperatures could hit Culver City Wednesday through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich shares a response to recent concerns over sidewalk vending.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of burglarizing several mailboxes at a Santa Monica apartment complex, according to police.
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation has gifted the largest-ever single donation to Venice Family Clinic.
Inshore holes are one of the leading causes of ocean rescues in Los Angeles County, especially in the winter and spring.
Inshore holes are one of the leading causes of ocean rescues in Los Angeles County, especially in the winter and spring.
Inshore holes are one of the leading causes of ocean rescues in Los Angeles County, especially in the winter and spring.
Inshore holes are one of the leading causes of ocean rescues in Los Angeles County, especially in the winter and spring.
Inshore holes are one of the leading causes of ocean rescues in Los Angeles County, especially in the winter and spring.
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
Inshore holes are one of the leading causes of ocean rescues in Los Angeles County, especially in the winter and spring.
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
That latte is about to get a little more expensive due to inflation, increasing labor costs and supply chain issues.
Construction will result in the loss of temporary outdoor dining spaces, plus a brief loss of driveway access to property along the route.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams locations around the country need your help to set a world record — and all you have to do is eat ice cream.
