Mónica De Anda
Mónica is a West Covina native and graduated from West Covina High School. She went on to Cal State Fullerton, where she received her bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and the Spanish for Hispanic Media professional certificate from CSUF's Latino Communications Institute.
Monica landed her first reporting job in 2019 in South Texas, spending 3 years in the Rio Grande Valley. As a bilingual journalist, she reported in both Spanish and English, covering historic floods, border issues, COVID-19's effect on underserved communities, and Hurricane Hanna. Mónica loves sports and often did sideline reporting, winning the Texas Association of Broadcasters award for "Best Sports Special" alongside the sports team in 2022.
Wanting to get closer to family, Monica then took a job as a reporter and anchor in Sacramento, California in May 2022. There she anchored the early morning newscast before hitting the streets, often covering breaking news, snowstorms, flooding and everything in between.
Monica is the proud daughter of Mexican parents who taught her the value of hard work. Family is everything to her, and her favorite job in the world is being a big sister to her brother and two sisters. During her free time, Monica enjoys dancing, spending time with family, and exploring all the bakeries around town...she'll never pass up a warm chocolate chip cookie.
Monica is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
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Mónica'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.
Día de Reyes: Familias se apresuran en comprar su Rosca de Reyes
Familias del sur de California celebran este lunes el Día de Reyes.
Three Kings Day in SoCal: Families rush to buy 'Rosca' for Día de Los Reyes celebrations
Many families across Southern California are celebrating Three Kings Day on Monday, also known as Día de Los Reyes.
Huntington Beach community honors teen soccer player and her father killed in plane crash
A Huntington Beach soccer player and her father were killed in a plane crash in Fullerton, and now, the community is coming together to help their family grieve.
Man arrested in fatal stabbings of 3 family members at Baldwin Park home
A man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbings of three of his relatives - an 8-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman - in Baldwin Park, authorities say.
Encuentran a 3 familiares apuñalados en una casa de Baldwin Park; detienen a un joven de 23 años
Tres personas fueron encontradas muertas apuñaladas dentro de una casa de Baldwin Park, y un pariente de las víctimas de 23 años ha sido arrestado por sus asesinatos.
Santa Anita racetrack opens 90th season; Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan to compete at Classic Meet
The racetrack at Santa Anita Park opens Thursday, with world-class racing, and that's not all, the Park is celebrating a milestone this season.
La mañana de Nochebuena es señal de largas filas en el famoso Magaly's Tamales de San Fernando
Docenas de personas hicieron fila afuera de Magaly's Tamales en San Fernando desde las 5 a.m. del martes para conseguir su platillo festivo favorito.
High surf warnings and advisories in effect along SoCal coast
If your holiday plans involve going to the beach, you may want to wait. High surf warnings and advisories are in effect up and down the Southern California coast through Christmas.
SoCal family decks out Christmas tree with more than 100 Dodgers-themed ornaments
Some may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but in one Los Angeles household, they're dreaming of a Dodger blue Christmas.