Amanda Palacios
Amanda Palacios is a community journalist for ABC7 covering stories in the North San Fernando Valley. She officially joined the team as a community journalist in October of 2021 after working as an intern, news assistant, freelance assignment editor and video journalist at KABC.

Amanda is an alumna of California State University, Fullerton, where she studied broadcast journalism. During her time at CSUF, Amanda was part of the Titan TV sports team where she was a sports reporter.

Amanda is a SoCal native and grew up in Chino Hills. She is grateful for the privilege to report on stories that are affecting the North San Fernando Valley communities.

When Amanda is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf and traveling to new places.

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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: Amanda Palacios
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777

Amanda's Stories
Long Beach kickboxing instructor inspires students with courage and discipline
Oum Ry Ban is a 79-year-old kickboxing instructor in Long Beach who went from the heights of champion fighting to battling for his own survival in Cambodia. Now, he is passing down his life skills and values to future generations.
A Carson entrepreneur highlights LA streetwear and Pacific Islander culture in clothing brand
A first-generation Samoan from Carson created his clothing brand called Island Avenue to represent his Polynesian heritage and pay homage to the street where his journey began.
Orange County volunteer organization supports foster kids with donated suitcases
A volunteer organization in Orange County known as My Own, A Case for Kids provides foster kids with a suitcase filled with essential items and clothing.
Orange County Girl Scout awarded Medal of Honor for saving drowning teen in pool
15-year-old Girl Scout Ivy Nguyen earned a Medal of Honor and recognition from the city of Santa Ana after saving a teen boy from drowning in a pool.
Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab hosts lifeguard training on beach safety and sharks
Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab prioritizes beach safety through lifeguard training workshop on sharks.
Two brown pelicans released in San Pedro after recovering from severe injuries
After undergoing extensive rehabilitation, two brown pelicans were released in San Pedro by the nonprofit International Bird Rescue.
Long Beach's first Black-owned camera store is on the verge of shutting down
Relics is a camera store and digital lab in Long Beach that has become a hub for photographers and camera enthusiasts. Now, the owner is fighting to preserve its legacy amid economic challenges.
Long Beach Airport celebrates Earth Day with unveiling of solar panel canopies
Long Beach Airport and city leaders unveiled new installation of solar panels as a step forward in their sustainability efforts.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach inducts two drivers into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
As the anticipation builds for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the motorsports community is celebrating two incredible drivers who were inducted into the 18th annual Motorsports Walk of Fame.
Torrance woman heartbroken over struggles to bury her mother at Carson cemetery
Brenda Lee-Doby is desperately struggling to bury her mother at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson. She says she is unable to find help to landscape the state-owned property.