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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Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Irene's Stories
Hacer tortillas a la manera tradicional destaca la importancia de celebrar la familia y las raíces
El nuevo libro infantil "Maya, princesa de las tortillas" pretende ayudar a comprender que hacer tortillas es todo un arte, y que muchas familias las crean juntas en la cocina.
New book aims to help people understand the ancient art of tortilla making
The new children's book "Maya, Princess of Tortillas" aims to help people understand there really is an art to making tortillas, with many families creating them together in the kitchen.
5 killed after twin-engine plane crashes on Catalina Island; investigation underway
Five people were killed when a plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Catalina Island Tuesday night, authorities confirmed.
ABC7 hosts U.S. Senate Candidate Forum between Adam Schiff, Steve Garvey
Marc Brown is moderating a discussion between Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey, the two candidates running for California's open Senate seat.
Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn on Metro safety plans: 'We can't afford not to do this'
Metro Board Chair and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn spoke with Eyewitness News on Sunday to discuss the board's plans to keep riders and employees safe.
Chino event celebrates neurodivergent and special needs community
A first-of-its-kind inclusive event in Chino was held to celebrate the special needs community. "It's a beautiful thing to see happen - to treat people as the humans we are."
Nueva obra celebra la vida y el legado de Gloria Molina, política y activista pionera de Los Ángeles
Una nueva obra de teatro titulada "Una mujer llamada Gloria" celebra la vida de la destacada política y activista de Los Ángeles Gloria Molina.
New play celebrates life, legacy of trailblazing LA politician and activist Gloria Molina
The new play "A Woman Named Gloria" celebrates the life of accomplished L.A. politician and activist Gloria Molina.
Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties destroys homes, burns more than 23,000 acres
Multiple homes have been destroyed near Lake Elsinore as the Airport Fire spread to more than 23,000 acres.
Incendio Airport destruye estructuras cerca de Lake Elsinore; quema más de 23,000 acres
Varias estructuras resultaron dañadas y destruidas cuando el Incendio Airport en el condado de Orange llegó hasta el de Riverside, creciendo hasta los 23,140 acres.