Breaking news coverage of the San Bernardino mass shooting earned the Los Angeles Times a Pulitzer Prize under the editorial leadership of Sanghamitra Kalita. As managing editor for editorial strategy, she helped coordinate reporting during one of the nation’s most significant domestic terrorism stories. The newsroom’s work became a model for crisis journalism, combining speed, accuracy, and public service. Kalita’s leadership demonstrated the growing influence of Indian-origin editors in shaping coverage of major national events.
