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
Retired LAPD detective arrested for 1994 Ventura County sexual assault and robbery case
A sexual assault case involving a former LAPD detective has been reopened in Ventura County, with the victim waiting more than three decades for justice.
Thousands of LAUSD students return to class with new screen-time rules in place
Summer break ended for Los Angeles USD students on Wednesday, with new limits on screen time and the use of digital devices for elementary students.
Kaiser Permanente announces up to $32 million for MLK Jr. Community Hospital in South LA
Kaiser Permanente announced it is committing up to $32 million to help expand the emergency department at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital.
4 arrested after AutoZone, Spirit Halloween store burglarized in Downey
Four people were arrested after two adjacent stores in Downey, an AutoZone and a Spirit Halloween, were burglarized, authorities said.
Family, detectives seek help solving shooting death of 14-year-old boy in South LA
Authorities asked for the public's help in solving the killing of 14-year-old boy who was gunned down while sitting in a vehicle in South Los Angeles.
Employee of gang reduction nonprofit fatally shot on the job in South Los Angeles
A South Los Angeles nonprofit focused on gang intervention is mourning the death of an employee who was fatally shot while on the job.
Truck driver says he felt nauseous before crashing into Panorama City apartment complex
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, three patients were treated at the scene. Two of them, including the truck driver, were transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
3 men found shot to death inside Hollywood apartment after welfare check, police say
Three adult men were found dead inside an apartment complex in Hollywood overnight, triggering a large law enforcement response.
More heat on the way as high surf keeps LA County lifeguards busy
This week's slight cooldown will be short-lived, with forecasters warning Tuesday that widespread dangerous heat is expected to return to the Southland by the weekend.
Crews making progress repairing massive water main break in West Hollywood
The cleanup continues after the massive water main break left residents facing what officials described as a lengthy recovery process.