Tara (rhymes with carbonara) Atrian produces All Things Considered on KCRW. The self-described passionate Valley Girl has a deep love of all things Southern California. She began her journalism career as an intern for the KCRW News team. After working as a broadcast associate for CBS Evening News, Tara returned home to KCRW to tell the stories of Southland communities.
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