Abigail Velez
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.
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Abigail's Stories
Kidnapper shoots, kills victim in trunk of car after chase ends in Chino Hills, authorities say
Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a kidnapper who got out of a car and fatally shot an abducted victim in the trunk after chase ended on a street in Chino Hills.
Bodycam video shows moments before police shot and killed 15-year-old in Santa Ana
Video shows the moments before Santa Ana police shot 15-year-old Jaden Michaca while responding to what his family says was a mental health crisis.
Hundreds march in DTLA, demanding justice after deaths during ICE operations
Volunteers carried dozens of empty coffins through the heart of the city, each representing a life lost during ICE enforcement or while in immigration custody, according to organizers.
West Hollywood main break: Sunset Boulevard set to reopen overnight
Sunset Boulevard is set to reopen overnight after the stretch was shut down by a massive water main break in West Hollywood just over a week ago.
Possible leak detected at sinkhole repair site on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood
Efforts to reopen Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood hit a potential setback, a week after a water main break caused a massive sinkhole.
'It's just trying times:' Copper theft leaves Pasadena bakery without AC during SoCal extreme heat
A Pasadena bakery is struggling through the Southern California heat after thieves stole copper wire from its rooftop air conditioning unit.
Man armed with knife shot and killed by customer at Cerritos restaurant, sheriff's department says
Deputies said a person with a concealed carry permit shot and killed a man armed with a knife. The man reportedly stabbed himself before walking inside.
Activists urge LA communities to mobilize after 2 deadly ICE shootings
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in South L.A. to demand justice after two men were fatally shot during separate ICE operations less than a week apart.
Crews replace 25-foot section of pipe after massive water main break flooded West Hollywood
A new section of pipeline has been installed in West Hollywood, replacing a 25-foot damaged section that ruptured, flooding busy streets on Thursday.
Man shot at World Cup watch party reunites with LAPD officer who helped save his life
A month after a Los Angeles police officer saved a man's life after he was shot at a World Cup watch party, the two met face to face for the very first time.