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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Attn: Irene Cruz
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Irene's Stories
Murder suspect arrested days after young boy's body found near dumpster in Panorama City, LAPD says
Days after the body of a young boy was found near a dumpster in Panorama City, a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the case.
Sospechoso arrestado tras días del hallazgo del cuerpo de niño cerca de basura en Panorama City
Cuatro días después de que se encontrara el cuerpo de un niño cerca de un contenedor de basura en Panorama City, se ha arrestado a un sospechoso de asesinato en el caso.
Some LA County cities see disruption of trash pickup as workers honor picket line, strike in Boston
Union workers in some Los Angeles County cities are honoring a strike in Boston by not crossing the picket line, leaving trash in bins along the sides of local streets.
Monrovia restaurant owner, whose home was destroyed in Eaton Fire, hopes for business rebound
Tony Banuelos' home was one of the many structures destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Now the longtime owner of a beloved Monrovia restaurant is hoping business will pick up again.
Signs of progress and recovery 6 months after devastating Eaton and Palisades fires
Monday marks six months since the Eaton and Palisades fires, some of the most devastating wildfires in California history, but those communities are healing.
Organizan manifestaciones en Los Ángeles en contra de operativos migratorios
Desde Inglewood hasta Boyle Heights, organizan varias manifestaciones como parte de un día de acción en toda la ciudad, en el que se pedirá el fin de las redadas de inmigración.
Rallies held across LA Tuesday as part of citywide day of action against immigration raids
From Inglewood to Boyle Heights, several rallies were held Tuesday as part of a citywide day of action, calling for an end to the immigration raids.
Canceladas y postergadas las celebraciones del 4 de julio en Los Ángeles por redadas de inmigración
Algunas celebraciones del 4 de julio en Los Ángeles están siendo canceladas o pospuestas por temor en la comunidad tras semanas de redadas de inmigración en toda la región.
4th of July celebrations canceled, postponed across LA area over immigration raids
Some Fourth of July celebrations across the Los Angeles area are being canceled or postponed over community fears following weeks of immigration enforcement raids.
Familiares y amigos piden la liberación de una vendedora de tamales detenida por agentes de CBP
La familia de una mujer que se vio envuelta en las recientes redadas de inmigración está pidiendo su liberación. Dicen que su salud está en peligro.