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.
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Authorities warned of unsafe bacteria levels at multiple Los Angeles beaches, including the Santa Monica Pier.
Authorities warned of unsafe bacteria levels at multiple Los Angeles beaches.
Authorities warned of unsafe bacteria levels at multiple Los Angeles beaches, including Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey.
Authorities warned of unsafe bacteria levels at multiple Los Angeles beaches, including Venice Beach.
Residents have received scam calls claiming to come from the Manhattan Beach Police Department.
A missing 67-year-old Redondo Beach woman was found in San Diego County.
A missing 67-year-old Redondo Beach woman was found in San Diego.
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control suspended a Culver City bar's alcohol license after a fatal DUI crash.
The XXIV Olympics in Beijing starts Friday with 29 CA competitors shooting for gold. Here's how to watch them.
The XXIV Olympics in Beijing starts Friday with 29 CA competitors shooting for gold. Here's how to watch them.
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic is planned for Friday on the Westside. There will be gift cards available for people who get vaccinated.
Here's why dozens of sea birds could be dying on the shoreline.
Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.
Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.
Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.
Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.
Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.
Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.
Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.