Abigail Velez
Abigail Velez, an El Paso, Texas native, joins the ABC7 Eyewitness News team as a reporter and fill-in anchor. She began her career in Greenville, North Carolina, before moving to CBS Austin, where she reported on some of Texas' biggest stories, from historic floods and political battles, to high-profile criminal trials.

A proud graduate of the University of the Incarnate Word and former Miss San Antonio USA, Abigail is an award-winning journalist recognized nationally for her storytelling and clear, personable delivery. She looks forward to bringing her passion for impactful, community-centered journalism to Southern California.

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

Abigail's Stories
Boyle Heights fire: LA County Board of Supervisors seeks more aid as another health clinic opens
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is demanding additional action from Lineage as residents near a Boyle Heights warehouse damaged by a fire continue to report ongoing impacts.
128 foster youth recognized by LA County for reaching high school graduation milestone
Los Angeles County honored 128 foster youth at Walt Disney Concert Hall for achieving a milestone that statistics show is often difficult to reach: graduating from high school.
Suspect killed in CHP shooting at Covina gas station after assaulting tow truck driver on 210 Fwy
A suspect was shot and killed by police at a gas station in Covina after a chase and alleged assault on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Glendora.
Hombre muere baleado por CHP en gasolinera de Covina tras presuntamente agredir a conductor de grúa
Un sospechoso murió baleado por la policía en una gasolinera de Covina después de una persecución y una presunta agresión en la autopista 210 en dirección este en Glendora.
Nuevas leyes: Aumento al impuesto a la gasolina en California, cambios en etiquetas de comida y más
Una serie de nuevas leyes estatales y federales entraron en vigor el miércoles, incluido un aumento al impuesto a la gasolina en California.
CA gas tax increase, change to food labels and more. Here are the new laws now in effect
A slate of new state and federal laws took effect Wednesday, including an increase in California's gas tax and other laws that impact how you repay student loans and the way your groceries are labeled.
Father, twin 10-year-old boys dead in apparent murder-suicide in Canoga Park, police say
A father and his two 10-year-old sons are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Canoga Park on Sunday, according to police.
Star-studded Race to Erase MS gala brings awareness, funding and hope
Celebrities, advocates and people living with multiple sclerosis came together Friday night for the 33rd annual Race to Erase MS gala.
WeHo Pride draws thousands for weekend street fair, music festival
The heart of Los Angeles' LGBTQ+ community is celebrating Pride in West Hollywood this weekend.
Los Angeles police, DEA conducting major narcotics operation at MacArthur Park
Federal and local law enforcement agencies conducted a major narcotics operation at MacArthur Park, saying it focused on identifying illegal activity.