Irene Cruz
As an Irvine native, Irene has always held Southern California close to her heart throughout her entire career. She graduated with a B.A. degree in Literary Journalism from UC Irvine and a scholarship award from the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).
Prior to ABC7, Irene anchored the 10 p.m. newscast weeknights and reported for WOAI-TV in San Antonio, Texas. She was nominated for two Emmys, including a report regarding the risks of deepfake technology. Before Texas, she anchored and reported for KXTV-TV in Sacramento, California, covering everything from the Northern California wildfires to the potential Oroville Dam failure to protests at the state Capitol.
Irene started her career at KYMA-TV in Yuma, Arizona. In the Desert Southwest, Irene anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, produced shows and reported as a multi-media journalist who shot and edited her own stories. She covered topics such as border security, immigration and agriculture.
Irene is the proud daughter of Filipino immigrants and comprehends Tagalog fluently. When she's not reporting, you can find her immersed in many of her hobbies: 3D printing, piano, singing, writing science fiction and attending Comic-Cons. She also adores her two Maltipoos, Kricket and Wrigley, who have both traveled with her across the country as she pursues her dream of being a journalist.
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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: Irene Cruz
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Irene's Stories
SoCal to see another 'particularly dangerous situation' as strong winds return
A "particularly dangerous situation warning'' has been issued for L.A. and Ventura counties due to dangerous winds and very low humidity.
First lawsuits filed against Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire
At least four lawsuits were filed Monday morning against Southern California Edison in connection with the Eaton Fire.
LAUSD students kick off spring semester with new policies and more resources
January 6 marked the start of the spring semester at the Los Angeles Unified School District, and students are gearing up for some changes.
Key races to watch in Southern California for the 2024 Election
It's election night! Here are the key races to watch in Southern California.
ABC7 crea un altar para honrar a los seres queridos en el Día de Muertos
El Día de Muertos honra a los seres queridos que han fallecido, y ABC7 creó nuestro propio homenaje con una ofrenda gigante para honrarlos.
Serie Mundial: Autoridades de Los Ángeles prometen mantener la paz en medio de las celebraciones
Con los Dodgers al borde de posiblemente ganar la Serie Mundial, las agencias policiales del área de Los Ángeles estarán atentas a celebraciones desordenadas, dijeron las autoridades y los funcionarios electos.
With Dodgers on brink of World Series title, LA authorities vow to keep the peace amid celebrations
With the Dodgers on the brink of winning the World Series, Los Angeles area law enforcement agencies will be on the lookout for unruly celebrations.
Luchando por abrir: Un restaurante del distrito de Fairfax sufre robos, incendios e indigentes
Un restaurante que debía haber abierto hace semanas en el distrito de Fairfax no ha podido hacerlo debido a un incendio en su estructura y varios robos.
Struggling to open: Fairfax District restaurant plagued by break-ins, fire, homeless
A restaurant that was supposed to open weeks ago in the Fairfax District has not been able to due to a structure fire and several break-ins.
Hacer tortillas a la manera tradicional destaca la importancia de celebrar la familia y las raíces
El nuevo libro infantil "Maya, princesa de las tortillas" pretende ayudar a comprender que hacer tortillas es todo un arte, y que muchas familias las crean juntas en la cocina.