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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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: Amanda Palacios
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777

Amanda's Stories
Santuario del Inland Empire necesita ayuda para cuidar un gran número de patitos recién nacidos
Un santuario de patos del Inland Empire necesita desesperadamente ayuda para atender a una repentina afluencia de patitos.
Dozens of duck eggs hatch before cooking, leaving IE sanctuary with influx of ducklings
A duck sanctuary in the Inland Empire is in desperate need of help to care for a sudden influx of ducklings who hatched before they were set to be cooked.
Long Beach Burger Week kicks off early with heartwarming event for the homeless community
Long Beach Burger Week kicks off Sunday, but festivities began early with a multi-course burger lunch for 250 unhoused individuals, organized by Long Beach Food & Beverage.
Campers celebrate inclusivity and fun at Rad Camp's annual summer camp
128 campers with developmental disabilities are enjoying a week-long summer camp hosted by RAD Camp, celebrating its 10th anniversary with themed festivities in Costa Mesa.
More venues announced for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
LA28 officials named more than a dozen facilities that will host sporting events in Los Angeles, Carson and Long Beach during the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Rancho Palos Verdes continuing to see landslides as city works to contain damage
A substantial amount of rainfall earlier this year is accelerating the ground movement under Rancho Palos Verdes.
'Not Like Us' mural at iconic Compton restaurant honors Kendrick Lamar
In his latest music video "Not Like Us" Kendrick Lamar returns to his hometown, featuring the iconic Tam's Burgers No. 21, a staple in the Compton community.
New gallery exhibit highlights artifacts planned for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center
The California Science Center's new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Work in Progress Gallery offers a preview of the impressive artifacts and displays planned for the upcoming 200,000-square-foot Air and Space Center.
Thieves steal four memorial plaques from Miramar Park benches in Torrance
In a troubling trend, four memorial bronze plaques were stolen from benches in Miramar Park, leaving families like those of Mike Wilson and Frank Duarte devastated as they cope with the emotional loss.
Sawdust Art Festival returns to Laguna Beach for its 58th year
The Sawdust Art Festival returns to Laguna Beach for its 58th year on June 28 and is expected to draw over 100,000 visitors through September 1.