Carlos Granda
Carlos holds a bachelor's degree in mass communications and broadcast journalism from the University of South Florida.
Carlos began his career at WINK in Fort Myers, Florida. He started out as an associate producer writing scripts but eventually became a full-time reporter. In 1985, Carlos was hired by WLTV in Miami, where he worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor. While at the station he traveled extensively, covering Queen Elizabeth's visit to the Bahamas, the Statue of Liberty Centennial in New York, and the crash of a Delta plane in Dallas. In 1987, Carlos moved to WPLG in Miami. There he covered Central American issues. He went to Panama during the overthrow of General Manuel Noriega and visited Cuba for a series on the Guantanamo Naval base.
Carlos moved to New York in 1990 to work for WABC. There he was a fill-in anchor for Eyewitness News this Morning. He was the first reporter on scene and on the air during the World Trade Center bombing. He also covered Hurricane Andrew as it hit Miami and New Orleans. In 1993, Carlos was hired by WNBC in New York to be its New Jersey correspondent. Carlos then returned to Miami in 1995, where he became an anchor at WFOR, the CBS affiliate. He joined ABC7 in 1998.
Carlos has been nominated for five Emmy awards and won an Emmy for his series on the homeless called, "My Home is the Street."
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Carlos's Stories
Ballot measure asks Los Angeles County voters to expand Board of Supervisors
The proposal would expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from its current five to nine members. It would also make the county CEO an elected position and approve other reforms.
Los inquilinos con bajos ingresos recibirán abogados gratuitos en caso de desahucio bajo nuevo plan
Los líderes del condado de Los Ángeles avanzan con un nuevo plan para ofrecer abogados gratuitos especializados en desahucios a los inquilinos que lo necesiten.
Low-income tenants to receive free attorneys when facing eviction under L.A. County plan
Los Angeles County leaders are moving ahead with a plan to give free eviction attorneys to renters in need.
Pareja sin hogar de Walnut Park desesperados por salir de las calles
Según los defensores, hasta 75,000 personas en las calles del condado de Los Ángeles podrían ser indigentes. Muchos de ellos se sienten atrapados por las circunstancias y buscan ayuda.
Walnut Park homeless husband and wife desperate to get off the streets
"I want a space for me," says Imelda Bustamante as she tries to hold back tears.
South LA mother says accusation she abducted own children was a misunderstanding
A South Los Angeles woman accused of abducting her three children says the allegations against her are all a misunderstanding.
Video muestra a hombre abofeteando a niño de 10 años con autismo tras presuntamente dañar su auto
Un hombre se molestó por lo que supuestamente le hizo un niño con autismo a su vehículo, y su respuesta está generando fuertes críticas.
Video shows man slapping 10-year-old boy with autism after allegedly damaging car's hood ornament
A man became upset by what a boy with autism allegedly did to his vehicle, and his response, caught on video, is drawing heavy criticism.
Gold investment with Beverly Hills company ends with loss of thousands of dollars, customers say
A Beverly Hills company that converts retirement accounts into precious metals vanished, and customers fear their savings have gone with it.
Voters could decide on major change for LA County government: expanding board from 5 members to 9
Los Angeles County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Janice Hahn announced a proposal Wednesday that would revamp county government by expanding the Board of Supervisors from its current five members to nine.