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
OC students take part in K-pop competition to grow artistic skills, learn about Korean culture
Students in Fullerton recently took part in a new lively competition called "K-pop Battle of the Bands." The event was about more than just music and dancing - the focus was also on Korean culture.
New survey reveals collective trauma of January wildfires on Los Angeles County communities
We are seeing more signs of recovery in the Palisades Fire burn zone amid a newly published report detailing the impact of the January wildfires on the quality of life for Los Angeles County residents.
8 special-needs students in Oxnard get Disneyland surprise
Thanks in part to social media and community fundraising, eight special-needs students are getting a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disneyland!
Homeowners impacted by fires urged to apply for disaster assistance programs as deadline looms
The deadline for several disaster relief programs loomed Monday, and homeowners who had not applied were urged to submit last-minute applications.
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.