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
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.
Meet the Los Angeles family redefining what a 'traditional family' looks like
Seven-year-old Hartley loves video games, books, art and soccer.
Rebecca Grossman, ex-Dodger found negligent in deaths of 2 brothers; jury awards $176M
A jury found socialite Rebecca Grossman and former Dodger Scott Erickson negligent in a crash that killed two young brothers in Westlake Village.
Jimmy Kimmel, 'Andor,' ABC News and more honored at the 2026 Peabody Awards
Jimmy Kimmel, "Andor," "Dying for Sex," ABC News and more Walt Disney Company programs were recognized for their impactful work at Peabody Awards!
Se cree que mujer mató a su esposo y 2 hijos en asesinato-suicidio en un vecindario de Los Ángeles
Un asesinato-suicidio en North Hills dejó cuatro personas muertas, incluida una niña recién nacida y un niño de 2 años, en un caso que ha sacudido a la comunidad.
Woman believed to have killed husband, 2 children in North Hills murder-suicide
A murder-suicide in North Hills has left four people dead, including a newborn and a 2-year-old, in a case that has shaken the neighborhood.
Glendora homeowner fights off mountain lion after family dog attacked outside home
A Glendora family says their dog is recovering after surviving a mountain lion attack just outside their home, an incident the owner says he helped stop by fighting off the animal.