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
1 killed after fire engulfs tour bus on 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights
One person was killed when a massive fire erupted on a tour bus Friday morning on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights, authorities said.
These giant beetles are crashing into people in LA and thriving here
Look out for the figeater beetles because they are all over Southern California right now, but just why are these clumsy insect thriving here?
Victor Heights residents frustrated as hilltop streets with view of Los Angeles draws crowds
Residents in the Victor Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles say their hilltop street with a stunning view is drawing crowds and they've had enough.
Foiled break-in caught on camera at Pasadena home as would-be burglars flee
A frightening encounter was caught on camera in Pasadena as a homeowner scared off a group of would-be burglars.
Federal judge blocks deportation of West Hollywood man detained by ICE during immigration check-in
A federal judge is temporarily blocking the deportation of a longtime West Hollywood resident detained by ICE agents this week.
Verizon service restored after fiber line vandalism caused widespread SoCal outage
Verizon customers should be receiving calls and texts again after a widespread outage impacted thousands of phone and internet customers on Sunday.
Police shoot and kill armed man after 2 others found fatally shot in Downey home
Three people are dead after police say they shot and killed an armed man in Downey after two people were found fatally shot in the home on Saturday morning.
San Bernardino County sheriff's detective wounded, suspect killed in shooting near Palmdale
The shooting occurred in the Littlerock area where authorities said the detective and a suspect exchanged gunfire.
Mujer de West Covina sobrevive tiroteo mortal en In-N-Out de Idaho durante capacitación de empleados
Una familia de West Covina dice que su hija está traumatizada tras haber huido cuando un sospechoso armado abrió fuego en un In-N-Out en Twin Falls.
West Covina woman survives deadly Idaho In-N-Out shooting while on business trip to train employees
A West Covina woman sent to Idaho to help train In-N-Out employees is traumatized after the mass shooting. Now, her family is desperate to bring her home.