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
Muere un peatón de 25 años al caer su coche por un terraplén en Playa del Rey
Un peatón de 25 años murió tras un choque en el que estuvieron involucrados dos coches en Playa del Rey.
25-year-old pedestrian killed after car rolls down embankment in Playa del Rey
A 25-year-old pedestrian was killed following a crash involving two cars in Playa del Rey.
Policía de Los Ángeles investiga el robo de varios negocios del Valle de San Fernando
Varios negocios del Valle de San Fernando sufrieron robos en menos de 24 horas, y las autoridades intentan determinar si los delitos están relacionados.
Investigation underway after several businesses burglarized in San Fernando Valley
Several businesses across the San Fernando Valley were burglarized in less than 24 hours, and authorities are trying to determine if the crimes are connected.
Cleanup continues in Palisades, Eaton fire zones. Here's where things stand
Cleanup efforts continue in the Palisades and Eaton fire zones.
Surfer's van left standing amid entire street of burned homes in Pacific Palisades neighborhood
Along a stretch of Erskine Drive in the Pacific Palisades, all of the homes were burned in the fire. But a surfer's van is the only thing left standing, untouched by the flames.
Evacuation warnings issued for parts of Palisades, Hurst, Sunset fire burn areas
An evacuation warning will be in effect starting Thursday morning for parts of the Palisades, Sunset and Hurst fire burn zones, officials said.
Newsom touts 'unprecedented' speed of launching Phase 2 of debris removal in SoCal wildfire zones
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the beginning of the so-called "Phase 2" debris-removal work is occurring with "unprecedented" speed.
Pacific Palisades community comes together to show gratitude to California National Guard
The Pacific Palisades community came together to show gratitude to the California National Guard by bringing a Super Bowl party to the soldiers!
Amateur climate scientist behind popular Altadena weather accounts hailed hero during Eaton Fire
A 24-year-old in Altadena with a passion for all things weather and climate has grown a massive following on social media, and it all came into play in a big way when the Eaton Fire first broke out.