Bianca Buono
She joined ABC7 Los Angeles in December 2025. Prior to joining KABC-TV, she reported at KPNX in Phoenix, where she earned multiple Emmy awards for her investigative, feature and sports reporting. Bianca also worked at TV stations in Providence, Rhode Island, and Fargo, North Dakota.
Bianca was born and raised in San Diego, where she attended Cathedral Catholic High School. She moved to Boston and played softball while earning her degree in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College.
When she is not reporting, you can find her at one of Orange County's beautiful beaches, paddle boarding, hiking, taking a yoga class, or watching a game - from F1 to football, she loves it all.
Contact:
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Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Bianca's Stories
Newport Beach residents pack meeting to demand answers in July 4th chaos that led to 439 arrests
Hundreds of residents packed a city meeting, demanding answers after the July 4th chaos -- which police say drew mostly non-locals -- led to 439 arrests.
Knife-wielding man wreaks havoc inside Fullerton smoke shop during hours-long standoff
A man allegedly barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielded a large knife and caused extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police.
Garden Grove man loses home, prized collection in fire believed to be caused by fireworks
A Garden Grove man lost nearly all of his belongings after a fire possibly caused by fireworks destroyed his home.
OC homeowner says Caltrans used his property without permission: 'They can't just bully people'
A San Juan Capistrano homeowner says he is frustrated after years of what he describes as unauthorized use of his property by Caltrans crews.
Newport Beach police share new data on arrests and citations tied to July 4th chaos
More than half of those cited were from out of state, and the majority of those were from Arizona. police say. The youngest was just 13 years old.
Hazmat response in Irvine is tied to same teen, chemicals from earlier case, attorney says
A chemical odor reported at a home in Irvine prompted a hazmat response Tuesday in a gated community where neighbors have seen a similar scene before.
Woman dies, 3 others injured after 4th of July fireworks explosion in Chino; man arrested
A woman in her 20s died Sunday after she was injured in a fireworks explosion during a Fourth of July gathering in Chino. A 28-year-old man was arrested.
Garden Grove officer arrested amid probe of alleged inappropriate interactions with minor
A Garden Grove officer was arrested amid an investigation into alleged inappropriate interactions with a minor in the department's explorer program.
Garden Grove tank crisis: Phase 1 of chemical cleanup begins after 3-week delay
The first phase of the chemical cleanup began at the GKN Aerospace facility where a chemical mishap forced thousands of people from their homes in Garden Grove.
Costco's first standalone gas station opens in Mission Viejo as California gas tax increase looms
Gas prices are beginning to fall across Southern California, but drivers are days away from a statewide gas tax increase set to take effect.