Jayla Planks began training as a staff reporter at SCC’s Northeast Valley News in winter 2026. During her training, Jayla drove two hours each way to cover U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva speaking outside of a former prison that was to be converted into an ICE detention center. Jayla was chosen as SCC’s first A-Mark recipient due to her desire and passion to become a journalist.
Jayla Planks
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