Danielle Chiriguayo

Danielle Chiriguayo

Morning Edition anchor and reporter

Contact: danielle.chiriguayo@kcrw.org

Danielle Chiriguayo is a proud LA native and joined KCRW in 2019 as a member of the inaugural class of the Report LA Fellowship. Before serving as Morning Edition host, Danielle worked as a digital producer and reporter, bridging the gap between broadcast and digital platforms. In her work, Danielle has carved out a space in the newsroom dedicated to finding and sharing community and character-driven stories. Her reporting ranges from housing and health to queer line dancing in Echo Park, catalytic converter thefts, the long-standing legacy of LAUSD’s coffee cake, and breaking the news of the return of beloved chicken chain Koo Koo Roo.  

Prior to KCRW, Danielle worked at Marketplace, where she wrote digital-first features and trend-based stories. She was also part of the 2021 California cohort of USC’s Center for Health Journalism Fellowship. For her work at KCRW, Danielle has been honored by the Radio and Television News Association and LA Press Club, including a 2023 National Arts & Entertainment award. 

Danielle Chiriguayo on KCRW

Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

Long COVID: Much yet to learn 5 years after pandemic

Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

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St. John’s Community Health is meeting its undocumented patients’ needs for at-home care through its new Health Care Without Fear program.

SoCal clinic offers home visits to undocumented patients

St. John’s Community Health is meeting its undocumented patients’ needs for at-home care through its new Health Care Without Fear program.

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Famed Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed two newborns after years of losses. The chicks must now weather the winter cold and predators to survive.

Big Bear eagles welcome 2 chicks after years of losses

Famed Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed two newborns after years of losses. The chicks must now weather the winter cold and predators to survive.

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