Amanda Palacios
Amanda Palacios is a community journalist for ABC7 covering stories in the North San Fernando Valley. She officially joined the team as a community journalist in October of 2021 after working as an intern, news assistant, freelance assignment editor and video journalist at KABC.

Amanda is an alumna of California State University, Fullerton, where she studied broadcast journalism. During her time at CSUF, Amanda was part of the Titan TV sports team where she was a sports reporter.

Amanda is a SoCal native and grew up in Chino Hills. She is grateful for the privilege to report on stories that are affecting the North San Fernando Valley communities.

When Amanda is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf and traveling to new places.

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Contact:
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Attn: Amanda Palacios
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777

Amanda's Stories
Orange County Girl Scout awarded Medal of Honor for saving drowning teen in pool
15-year-old Girl Scout Ivy Nguyen earned a Medal of Honor and recognition from the city of Santa Ana after saving a teen boy from drowning in a pool.
Long Beach's first Black-owned camera store is on the verge of shutting down
Relics is a camera store and digital lab in Long Beach that has become a hub for photographers and camera enthusiasts. Now, the owner is fighting to preserve its legacy amidst economical challenges.
Long Beach Airport celebrates Earth Day with unveiling of solar panel canopies
Long Beach Airport and city leaders unveiled new installation of solar panels as a step forward in their sustainability efforts.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach inducts two drivers into Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
As the anticipation builds for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the motorsports community is celebrating two incredible drivers who were inducted into the 18th annual Motorsports Walk of Fame.
Torrance woman heartbroken over struggles to bury her mother at Carson cemetery
Brenda Lee-Doby is desperately struggling to bury her mother at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson. She says she is unable to find help to landscape the state-owned property.
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe program clears homeless encampment in Wilmington
An RV homeless encampment in Wilmington that was plagued by tents and trash was cleared by Los Angeles city workers as part of Mayor Bass's Inside Safe program.
Army veteran discovers hidden talent, second career as actor after joining VA Creative Arts Festival
They say age is but a number. And 79-year-old Army veteran Mike McCann is proving that adage! He recently discovered his passion for acting after participating in the Long Beach VA's National Veterans creative arts festival.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach kicks off next weekend on April 19
In just nearly a week, drivers from around the world will start their engines and hit the streets at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
A Long Beach choir organizes benefit concert for local art gallery after devastating car crash
Owners of an art gallery in Long Beach known as Open Gallery say tragedy struck when a suspected DUI driver crashed into the building. Now, a local choir group is stepping up to support them with a benefit concert.
A Long Beach family's dedication to tennis earns them the USTA Family of the Year award
The Bridge family's impact on the tennis community has led them to be recognized by the United States Tennis Association as the USTA SoCal Family of the Year.