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Kevinisha Walker is a Social Media Editor for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in local news and events in the Los Angeles area. With a focus on community engagement, Kevinisha's work includes covering a range of topics, from city workers' strikes to holiday festivities, and providing readers with valuable information on hiking trails, food, art, and cultural experiences in the city. Her work has also been featured in NOLA.com and The Daily Beast.