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
Singer D4vd arrested in connection with murder of teen, LAPD says
D4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager found dead in the trunk of a Tesla last year, police say.
2 peatones mueren atropellados por presunto conductor ebrio en North Hollywood
Un presunto conductor ebrio fue arrestado después de que dos peatones murieran en un violento choque durante la noche en North Hollywood.
2 pedestrians hit and killed by suspected drunk driver in violent North Hollywood crash, LAPD says
After hitting two pedestrians, the suspected drunk driver slammed into four parked cars and a home, police said. The whole thing was captured on surveillance video.
Murder charges filed against chase suspect after Pomona crash kills pregnant woman, boyfriend
A suspect has been charged with three counts of murder after a police chase ended in a crash that killed a pregnant woman and her boyfriend.
Woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna's home in Beverly Crest pleads not guilty
The 35-year-old woman who allegedly fired shots at Rihanna's L.A. mansion pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday to several charges including attempted murder.
LAUSD teachers union says it will go on strike April 14 if no contract is reached
The union representing LAUSD teachers says it will go on strike April 14 if a new contract is not reached with the district.
SoCal temperatures expected to be 25-35 degrees above normal during rare extreme heat wave
An early season heat wave is set to sweep across Southern California this week with some areas in Los Angeles County expected to push close to 100 degrees.
Women in Film honors Oscar nominees, stresses need for progress
The evening included frank conversations about the barriers women continue to face.
Suspect steals $20,000 worth of camera gear from Riverside business
Thousands of dollars' worth of equipment was stolen from a business in Riverside - and it was all caught on video.
Sospechoso acusado de matar a hermanas en un incendio de casa en Hollywood
Un presunto pirómano en serie fue acusado de dos asesinatos en conexión con un incendio en Hollywood que mató a dos hermanas.