Kelli Johnson
Kelli Johnson is living her ultimate dream by living and working in Los Angeles. The Arizona native began her career in journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. However, her desire to enter the field started years before when she got up early to watch the weather report on the morning newscast to pick the proper outfit for the day or to watch the latest happenings in the world of sports watching Stuart Scott on ESPN’s "SportsCenter."
Before her senior year in college, she took an entertainment news internship with ABC7’s George Pennacchio where she fell in love with the City of Angels. During her senior year in college, she reported for ASU’s student newscast "Cronkite NewsWatch," where she discovered her passion for weather forecasting.
After graduating from college, she took a pause from news to work in the hospitality industry, working at well-known resorts in Scottsdale, Arizona and West Hollywood.
She then moved to Bakersfield where she worked as a weather anchor and multimedia journalist (MMJ) at KERO-TV. She also worked at CW6 Phoenix as a host and MMJ, and at FOX 5 San Diego where she pioneered the station’s digital-only newscast on weekend mornings.
She is thrilled to have made it back to LA and cherishes the diversity of the city. Kelli loves the NBA and is a diehard Clippers fan, as coined by family members, colleagues and Steve Ballmer himself. Having grown up watching Kobe Bryant, she uses her "Mamba Mentality" to honor his legacy through her work. Overall, she considers Kawhi Leonard and Shaquille O’Neal her favorite all-time players, with a soft spot for Charles Barkley and the early 2000s Detroit Pistons. In terms of the future, she looks forward to what Terance Mann and Brandon Boston will accomplish.
She also has a passion for bodybuilding and loves to compete, so if there’s a local gym, hiking trail, or new fitness trend she should check out, please send recommendations her way!
The latest from Kelli Johnson
Drake’s security guard shot outside rapper’s Toronto mansion
A security guard was seriously injured after shots were fired outside Drake's mansion in Toronto early Tuesday morning.
LA Sparks to host games at Crypto.com Arena ahead of schedule
The LA Sparks were initially scheduled to play a portion of their season at Cal State Long Beach.
LA Clippers hoping to run it back with core 'Big 3' ahead of Intuit Dome opening
The Clippers front office aims to bring back their "Big 3" of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden despite another playoff run cut short. Here's what the organization is working on this offseason.
LAPD following ends in violent multi-vehicle crash in Westlake
The pursuit of an alleged stolen vehicle ended in a multi-vehicle crash in the Westlake District.
Clippers collapse: 3 future Hall of Famers not enough to advance to 2nd round of playoffs
The Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 Friday night.
Lakers part ways with Darvin Ham after 2 seasons
The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with Darvin Ham.
LA Clippers on verge of playoff elimination after embarrassing blowout loss against Mavericks
The LA Clippers suffered an embarrassing loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The Mavs are now up 3-2 in the series.
LA Clippers poised for Game 5 showdown as oldest team left standing in NBA playoffs
"The show must go on," is what they say in Hollywood and that’s exactly what the Los Angeles Clippers will continue to do against the Dallas Mavericks without superstar Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.
Dallas to Cancun: Clippers get support from ad trolling Mavs
A new ad popped up at LA Live advertising deals from Dallas to Cancun amid the Clippers-Mavericks playoff series.
UCLA cancels classes after night of violence at pro-Palestinian encampment
Classes have been canceled at UCLA Wednesday after a night of violence at the pro-Palestinian encampment.