Carlos Granda
Carlos holds a bachelor's degree in mass communications and broadcast journalism from the University of South Florida.
Carlos began his career at WINK in Fort Myers, Florida. He started out as an associate producer writing scripts but eventually became a full-time reporter. In 1985, Carlos was hired by WLTV in Miami, where he worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor. While at the station he traveled extensively, covering Queen Elizabeth's visit to the Bahamas, the Statue of Liberty Centennial in New York, and the crash of a Delta plane in Dallas. In 1987, Carlos moved to WPLG in Miami. There he covered Central American issues. He went to Panama during the overthrow of General Manuel Noriega and visited Cuba for a series on the Guantanamo Naval base.
Carlos moved to New York in 1990 to work for WABC. There he was a fill-in anchor for Eyewitness News this Morning. He was the first reporter on scene and on the air during the World Trade Center bombing. He also covered Hurricane Andrew as it hit Miami and New Orleans. In 1993, Carlos was hired by WNBC in New York to be its New Jersey correspondent. Carlos then returned to Miami in 1995, where he became an anchor at WFOR, the CBS affiliate. He joined ABC7 in 1998.
Carlos has been nominated for five Emmy awards and won an Emmy for his series on the homeless called, "My Home is the Street."
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Contact:
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500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
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Carlos's Stories
Dozens stop by to support teen who took over family's tamale cart amid immigration raids
As many celebrated the 4th of July, dozens pitched in to help a boy who recently took over his family's tamale cart in Pasadena amid the immigration raids.
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.
Huntington Park police arrest man possibly posing as Border Patrol agent
Amid stepped up immigration arrests in the Los Angeles area, Huntington Park police say they arrested a man who may have been posing as a federal agent.
Community groups call for eviction moratorium amid immigration raids across LA
Community groups say too many families are living in fear amid immigration raids across Southern California, and they are calling on the Los Angeles City Council to take action.
¿Necesitan los agentes federales una orden judicial para las redadas de inmigración?
¿Qué pueden hacer legalmente los agentes federales durante las redadas de inmigración? Un experto legal aclara.
Do federal agents need a warrant for immigration raids? Legal expert answers your questions
What are federal agents legally entitled to do during immigration raids? A legal expert is clearing up confusion when it comes to warrants and questions asked by federal agents.
Tustin couple stuck in Israel recalls rushing to seek shelter amid airstrikes
As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, a couple from Tustin is stuck in the middle of it all, trying to stay safe and figure out what to do next.
Former LA deputy mayor pleads guilty to reporting fake bomb threat
A former Los Angeles deputy mayor pleaded guilty Monday to reporting a fake bomb threat to city hall last year.
Ventura County agricultural growers hurt by farmworker ICE raids
The ICE raids are taking a toll on growers and farmworkers in Southern California. Many people are scared to show up for work.
California AG vows crackdown on copper wire thefts
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined law enforcement and business leaders in Los Angeles to address the increase in copper wire theft.