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
Private school in Hancock Park temporarily locked down after receiving phone threat, LAPD says
LAPD swarmed a private school in Hancock Park, which was placed on an hourslong lockdown following a threat called into the school Friday.
Several SoCal schools impacted by widespread data breach involving Canvas learning software
Amid finals and graduations around the country, the personal data of millions of students may be at risk from a reported wide-scale data breach.
18 arrested, 40 pounds of fentanyl seized in drug raid at MacArthur Park, Calabasas, San Gabriel
Federal and local law enforcement announced a massive drug raid and arrested 18 people on Wednesday in multiple SoCal locations -- mainly MacArthur Park.
Certificado de defunción de Celeste Rivas Hernandez indica que no está claro si estaba embarazada
Un certificado de defunción actualizado de Celeste Rivas Hernandez, la presunta víctima de asesinato del cantante D4vd, indica que no está claro si la adolescente estaba embarazada en el año previo a su muerte.
Man shot inside car at apartment complex in Granada Hills; injured brother speaks out
A man was hospitalized after being shot while parking in a Granada Hills neighborhood. His brother, who says was with him when shots rang out, is speaking out.
May Day: Thousands hit the streets for rally, march from MacArthur Park to DTLA
Thousands of people hit the streets of Los Angeles Friday to mark International Workers' Day, also known as May Day.
Miles salen a las calles de Los Ángeles para marchar por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores
Miles de personas salieron a las calles de Los Ángeles el viernes para conmemorar el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, también conocido como May Day en inglés.
Updated death certificate for Celeste Rivas Hernandez states it's unclear if she was pregnant
An updated death certificate for the alleged murder victim of singer D4vd states it is unclear whether the teen was pregnant in the year before she died.
Elderly woman strangled during home invasion robbery in Hollywood Hills; suspects outstanding
An elderly woman was strangled during a home invasion robbery in the Hollywood Hills overnight, and a search is underway for suspects.
Anciana es estrangulada durante robo de casa en Hollywood Hills, sospechosos siguen prófugos
Una anciana fue estrangulada durante un robo en casa ocurrido anoche en Hollywood Hills y los sospechosos siguen prófugos.