Amanda Palacios
Amanda Palacios is a community journalist for ABC7 covering stories in the Long Beach area. 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. As a community journalist, she is dedicated to reporting on the communities in and around Long Beach.

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

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Glendale, CA 91201
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Amanda's Stories
A small business in Pasadena sees record number of online sales during Cyber Monday
While Cyber Monday is typically dominated by big corporations, small businesses like Lather in Pasadena experience one of their busiest times of the year, with employees working tirelessly to pack and finalize orders for their natural skincare products.
Torrance 7-Eleven store owner warns ATM skimmer incidents are on the rise
It's a matter of seconds: Video from a 7-Eleven in Torrance shows how quickly thieves can install skimmer devices on ATMs to steal your personal info.
Homeless veterans have a new place to sleep in North Hills thanks to an 'angel' donation
The My Angel development in North Hills includes 24 units for veterans and 30 for unhoused individuals, with tenants paying a portion of the subsidized rent.
Compradores acuden a Citadel Outlets en Commerce para el Viernes Negro
Las compras del Viernes Negro en Citadel Outlets se han convertido en una tradición anual para muchos en el sur de California.
Shoppers flock to Citadel Outlets in Commerce for Black Friday
Black Friday shopping at the Citadel Outlets has become a yearly tradition for many in Southern California.
Two girls, ages 3 and 4, killed in DUI crash in Rialto, police say
Two girls, ages 3 and 4, were killed Sunday night in Rialto when the vehicle they were in was struck by a suspected DUI driver, police said.
Incoming storm could bring new challenges to Rancho Palos Verdes landslide zones
An incoming storm set to hit Southern California has heightened concerns in Rancho Palos Verdes, where ongoing land movement has displaced residents and damaged homes.
LAPD warns holiday shoppers of rising e-commerce robberies
As the holiday season approaches, the LAPD warns the public about a rise in robberies linked to e-commerce transactions, urging caution and the use of safe exchange zones to prevent crime.
Una mujer de Norwalk busca desesperadamente a su perra tras un accidente en la peluquería Petco
Aubree Booher, una joven de 20 años de Norwalk, busca desesperadamente a su perra, Betty Lou, quien desapareció tras huir de la peluquería de Petco en Lakewood.
Heartbroken Norwalk woman desperately searches for missing dog after Petco grooming mishap
Aubree Booher, a 20-year-old from Norwalk, is desperately searching for her beloved dog, Betty Lou, who bolted from a Petco grooming salon in Lakewood.