Ellen Leyva
ABC7 Eyewitness News
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Raven-Symoné, wife Miranda Pearman-Maday to co-host LA Pride Parade 2022
Raven-Symoné is excited to co-host the LA Pride Parade, which returns in 2022 after postponements for the pandemic. → Read More
Disney breaks ground on Cotino in Rancho Mirage, first Storyliving housing community in US
The Walt Disney Company broke ground on Cotino, a new housing community in Rancho Mirage that will be the first Storyliving neighborhood in the country. → Read More
VP Kamala Harris discusses immigration, voting rights and wildfires in ABC7 exclusive interview
Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with ABC7 for an exclusive interview during her Friday visit to Southern California to promote the Biden administration's infrastructure bill. → Read More
LA-based Mariachi Arcoiris shattering stereotypes, using music to promote LGBTQ+ acceptance
Mariachi Arcoiris bills itself as the world's first LGBTQ+ mariachi band. It's shattering stereotypes and using music to promote acceptance one performance at a time. → Read More
COVID-19 unemployment may be contributing to rise in rent dispute calls to LAPD, data shows
Economic unrest amid the COVID-19 pandemic may be contributing to an increase in calls to LAPD for problems between landlords and tenants, according to an analysis of police data. → Read More
Virus or bacteria: What's making your kids sick?
It can be really tough for parents to tell what's making their child ill. And both viral and bacterial infections can cause similar symptoms. Here's some advice from pediatricians on what signs parents should watch for when their child gets sick. → Read More
Class is in session for John Leguizamo's one-man show 'Latin History for Morons'
Actor John Leguizamo was inspired to take action with his art after realizing there was a lack of Latinos in his son's school books and wrote 'Latin History for Morons.' → Read More
How parents can improve their kid's mood using a simple technique
It can be challenging sometimes for young kids to express how they're feeling and regulate their emotions. But researchers say there's an easy way for parents to help their kids improve their mood, using just a paper and pencil. → Read More
Autism research: Younger diagnosis can help jump start early intervention
A new study could help change how early autism is diagnosed, and that earlier diagnosis may have a positive impact on a child's development. → Read More
AIDS Monument in Lincoln Heights Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Renovation
"Las Memorias AIDS Monument" at Lincoln Park in Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, founded by community activist David Zaldivar, plans a big renovation for its 25th anniversary. → Read More
Oxnard artist Cola Boyy lands on the bill for Coachella festival 2019
A local artist from Oxnard will be one of dozens of performers taking the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival stage this year. → Read More
Scientists work to develop a flu shot that would protect against all strains
Seasonal flu shots only protect people from three or four strains of the flu, but what if you could get just one shot and be covered for all the strains? → Read More
Marijuana industry looking for respectability, end to stoner stereotypes
The marijuana industry is trying to combat the old stereotypes of users with new marketing efforts promoting the use of cannabis by professionals and everyday people. → Read More
Los Angeles woman submits DNA to website, finds father 12 miles away from new home in Spokane
Tracy Melton never set out to find a father. She simply swabbed a sample and sent it off to Ancestry.com. She didn't expect her life to change forever. → Read More
'American Idol' hopeful Michael Woodard ready for the spotlight
Philadelphia native Michael Woodard is living in SoCal now and pursuing his musical dreams on "American Idol." → Read More
From 'Will & Grace' to Hollywood Boulevard for Debra Messing
She's the star of "Will & Grace" and now Debra Messing has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. → Read More
2 auctions to be held so you can own a piece of Audrey Hepburn's life
Everything from a little black dress to pearls to ballet pumps owned by Hollywood and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn, could be yours. → Read More
Snow leopard cubs debut at Los Angeles Zoo
Two endangered snow leopard cubs born at the Los Angeles Zoo made their adorable debut Tuesday. → Read More
Off-duty Avalon firefighter honored for 'extraordinary heroism' in 405 plane crash rescue
Fire Captain John Meffert is a real-life hero and Tuesday he was honored for his quick thinking in saving two people from a plane that crashed in a fireball on the 405 Freeway June 30. → Read More
ABC7 investigation: Self-proclaimed psychics bilk thousands from vulnerable clients
Eyewitness News looked into the cases of two women who were self-proclaimed psychics and are said to have swindled their clients out of thousands of dollars. → Read More