Brianna Ruffalo
Brianna joined ABC7 after working at sister station ABC30 since March 2017.
Prior to that, Brianna worked as an Emmy-nominated Special Projects producer at KTLA in Los Angeles. During her time there, she covered investigative, health and money stories. She also co-produced shows for Tribune Broadcasting, including their first documentary in 2016, where she spent time in Missouri covering current veteran issues with one of only five United States soldiers to survive the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a quadruple amputee.
Brianna grew up in Southern California's Santa Clarita Valley and graduated from California State University, Northridge with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. In 2021, she completed meteorology school through Mississippi State.
When Brianna is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling to new places and spending time outdoors.
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Brianna's Stories
Goldspotted Oak Borer beetles killed 200,000 oak trees in SoCal; experts share prevention tips
The invasive Goldspotted Oak Borer beetles are responsible for killing at least 200,000 oak trees in SoCal, increasing fire danger in the region, CAL FIRE warns.
Beyond The Forecast: Rainfall totals still running above normal
After more than a month without rain, this week's storms have doused Southern California, but are we looking for the season in terms of rainfall totals?
SoCal's 'tornadic corridor:' Here are the spots prone to seeing tornadoes and why
It doesn't happen often, but tornadoes can touch down in Southern California. But did you know there's a particular area of Los Angeles that is more prone to seeing them?
Beyond The Forecast: Record-setting rain delivers one of the wettest starts to CA water year
Southern California saw a notably soggy holiday period, with rain on Christmas Eve and Christmas marking the fourth-wettest two-day holiday stretch on record.
After SoCal's rainiest November on record, the region could face a winter dry spell
Southern California saw its rainiest November on record last month, but experts warn elevated wildfire danger could return amid a possible winter dry spell.
Do wildlife encounters increase during periods of drought? Here's what one study found
You've likely seen videos of people in Southern California running into wildlife on hikes or finding bears in their pools during summer heat. Research shows there is science behind these sightings.
SoCal began the week with temps in the 90s. Region will see lows in the 60s amid incoming storm
Days after summer-like temperatures soared into the 90s across Southern California, the region is set to see lows in the 60s as an atmospheric river storm moves in.
Fire experts recommend home hardening to protect properties ahead of expected dry winter in SoCal
With another dry winter on the horizon due to La Niña, fire experts are urging home hardening as a precautionary means of protecting properties.
NOAA forecast predicts drier than normal winter in SoCal
Southern California will possibly see drier conditions than what is average for winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's winter outlook.
After this week's SoCal storm, how common is it to get rain in October?
Southern Californians are more used to seeing heat in early to mid-October as opposed to a cold storm, like the one that drenched and chilled the region Tuesday.