Sid Garcia
Sid was raised in Southern California and is a graduate of California State University Long Beach with a degree in journalism.
He started his broadcast career in 1983 at KBAK in Bakersfield as an anchor and reporter. In 1987, Sid went to WGN in Chicago. He returned to Los Angeles in 1994 to anchor and report at KFWB news radio. He then went to KFSN in Fresno as a reporter and anchor before returning home to join ABC7 in 1997.
During his tenure at ABC7, Sid has also served as the Eyewitness News Orange County Bureau Chief.
Sid is a long time member of the California Chicano News Media Association and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Sid is committed to the community, regularly participating in educational projects and other civic events.
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Sid's Stories
Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with 12 felony tax counts, LA County DA says
Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony tax counts, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Thursday.
Burbank police arrest caught on bodycam video leads to claim of racially motivating beating
A man has filed a legal claim alleging that he was "viciously beaten" by Burbank police officers during an arrest that was recorded on body camera video.
Body of missing girl recovered in Laguna Beach after she was swept into ocean with mother, brother
The body of the 5-year-old girl who was swept away into the ocean in Laguna Beach has been recovered, authorities said Thursday afternoon.
SoFi Stadium workers reach tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup
SoFi Stadium workers have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike just days ahead of the U.S. men's soccer team's opening World Cup match on Friday.
LAPD releases names of twins killed in apparent murder-suicide involving their father in Canoga Park
The shooting is being investigated as a murder-suicide at the hands of the boys' father, and according to neighbors, it may have unfolded at a family gathering.
Aparente asesinato-suicidio que dejó a padre, hijos muertos ocurrió en reunión familiar, dice vecino
La policía investiga un tiroteo triple en Canoga Park en el que un padre y sus dos hijos gemelos de 10 años fueron encontrados muertos dentro de un apartamento.
Jury weighs punitive damages in crash that killed 2 young brothers
The civil trial stemming from the deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander continued Friday, when a jury weighed on additional penalties and punitive damages.
World Cup 2026: Large-scale security operation planned for matches at SoFi Stadium
As thousands of soccer fans prepare for the World Cup games in Southern California, officials are outlining efforts to keep attendees safe.
Plan to convert San Pedro senior care facility into addiction recovery center draws pushback
A plan to convert a San Pedro senior care facility into addiction recovery center has drawn criticism from residents and at least one elected official.
Evacuations lifted after bomb squad removes large cache of illegal fireworks from South LA home
Evacuation orders were temporarily issued after police found a large cache of fireworks at a home in South Los Angeles, authorities said.