Jade Hernandez
Jade came to ABC7 from our sister station in Chicago but has spent more time telling stories in California than anywhere else in the country. She says, "California's diversity in both landscape and people keep pulling me back to the Golden State."
During her 20-year career in journalism, Jade has reported in San Francisco, Atlanta, and Kansas City, Missouri.
A third-generation Mexican-American, Jade began reporting in Topeka, Kansas, where she was born and raised, and where she developed her Midwest values.
A closet fashion enthusiast, Jade says she's just now learning the art of cooking -- taking to heart the motto from the animated film "Ratatouille" ... anyone can cook.
She applies another quote from the movie to life in general, "If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead."
Jade spends her extra time hiking the local trails, chasing her young child through the sand and surf, and trekking back and forth across the country visiting family and friends.
Her husband, youngest son and Corgi, Zuma Luz, are all California natives.
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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: Jade Hernandez
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Jade's Stories
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Ralphs, Food 4 Less locations shutting down in Long Beach over 'hero pay'
Two grocery stores in Long Beach will permanently close Saturday after Kroger said it couldn't afford the city's "hero pay" law.
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LA County Sheriff's Department program provides in-home COVID vaccinations for those with disabilities
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SoCal rallies, outreach efforts seek to combat rise in anti-Asian violence
Rallies and outreach efforts were held across the Southland this weekend to combat a rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans.
Hawaiian Gardens hospital aims to hire 100 people amid reopening as COVID treatment center
A previously shuttered hospital in Hawaiian Gardens held a hiring event Saturday morning, following a recent reopening as a COVID-19 treatment center.
Hundreds of at-risk seniors vaccinated in Santa Ana
Hundreds of seniors received their first dose of the vaccine in Orange County over the weekend, taking their first step toward seeing their families again.
Orange, San Bernardino counties reopen more businesses under red tier
Orange and San Bernardino counties have entered the less-restrictive red tier, allowing for bigger crowds in retail stores and the reopening of museums, movie theaters and indoor dining at restaurants.
Local restaurants say delivery fees make surviving during pandemic even more challenging
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