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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Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Irene's Stories
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.
New book aims to help people understand the ancient art of tortilla making
The new children's book "Maya, Princess of Tortillas" aims to help people understand there really is an art to making tortillas, with many families creating them together in the kitchen.
5 killed after twin-engine plane crashes on Catalina Island; investigation underway
Five people were killed when a plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Catalina Island Tuesday night, authorities confirmed.
ABC7 hosts U.S. Senate Candidate Forum between Adam Schiff, Steve Garvey
Marc Brown is moderating a discussion between Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey, the two candidates running for California's open Senate seat.