Mallika Seshadri

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Written stories

Articles published by LAist, Crosstown LA and Annenberg Media

Annenberg Media • 14th October 2025

A signal of hope

For more than a year, Climate Brunch has targeted a permit that would extend the oil company’s operations for 20 years and add 46 new rigs — a move they believe violates a state law prohibiting the construction of new wells.

Climate Brunch is just one of many organizations taking on Big Oil in Los Angeles. Organizations including STAND-L.A. and Sierra Club have successfully driven out large companies like Chevron and AllenCo.
LAist • 11th September 2025

Rooftop solar installations are falling in LA. Why?

It’s a trend across California after the state’s utility regulators cut incentives drastically in 2022.But that policy change applied only to the big three in...
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Reported/produced longform audio for PRX Remix

PRX - Public Radio Exchange • 14th October 2025

Bringing Altadena's Musical Theater Back to Life

The Eaton fire left Sarah Azcarate’s life and the musical theater company she runs in shambles. Their home — which doubled as Altadena Music Theater’s rehearsal space and set shop — perished, along with all of the company’s supplies. Despite being displaced in San Diego, Azcarate has began setting the stage for Altadena Music Theater’s recovery — and reporter Mallika Seshadri follows her and the company’s journey in healing herself and her community through the arts.
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