Kathy Vara
NBC Los Angeles
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First Mexican-Born Woman in Space Describes Her Journey
Katya Echazarreta made history as the first Mexican-born American woman to earn a ticket to space. → Read More
Police Body and Dash Cam Footage Released in Fatal Accident in Florence
The LAPD has released body and dash cam footage from a fatal crash in Florence that killed two innocent individuals. → Read More
Life Connected: Transforming Lives Through the Art of Dance
Everybody Dance LA is a program dedicated to transforming the lives of youth throughout LA through the art of dance and quality dance education. → Read More
Team USA Volleyball Player's Gold Medal Stolen
Anaheim Police Department got a pretty surprising call May 25 when an Olympian reported a car burglary, and revealed the prized possession that was stolen was a gold medal. Jordyn Poulter, an American volleyball player who competed in the Tokyo Summer Olympics and won, called Anaheim police to report that her ca was broken into. → Read More
COVID-19 Survivors Embrace at Emotional Reunion at Providence Mission Hospital
It was a reunion filled with emotion for COVID-19 survivor Brian Patnoe. → Read More
Trash for Christmas Trees: How One Act of Kindness Turned Into a Holiday Tradition
What began as an act of kindness six years ago turned into a tradition ever year, where Active Recycling in Los Angeles gives out free Christmas trees for trash. → Read More
Wealthy Teen Behind the Wheel in Deadly Lamborghini Crash Goes to Court
The family of 32-year-old Monique Munoz was calling for justice outside the Inglewood courthouse where an unidentified teen who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter charges after a fatal Lamborghini crash in West Los Angeles had a hearing. → Read More
Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort for Inland Empire Firefighters
It's the first day on the job for therapy dog Henry, but it's not his first time around the block. Dogs like Henry provide companionship and comfort, a little normalcy while firefighters are away from home. → Read More
Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort for Inland Empire Firefighters
It's the first day on the job for therapy dog Henry, but it's not his first time around the block. Dogs like Henry provide companionship and comfort, a little normalcy while firefighters are away from home. → Read More
A Beautiful Place to Spend Eternity: Cremated Individuals Can Rest in San Bernardino National Forest
A new alternative to cemeteries and traditional funerals has arrived. Cremated individuals can spend eternity under a tree in the San Bernardino National Forest, thanks to San Francisco startup Better Place Forests. → Read More
Family of Mother of Six Found Slain, Bound and Gagged Demands Justice
The family of a South LA woman who was found bound and gagged in her apartment is asking that a reward be offered to help catch her killer. → Read More
Man Who Spent 95 Days Near Death With COVID-19 in Coma Has Simple Message – Get Vaccinated
A man who spent more than 90 days in an Inglewood hospital, almost losing his life to COVID-19, returned a year after his release. → Read More
Dog Survives Being Stuck in Drainage Ditch After Running Away on Fourth of July
A dog survived being stuck in a drainage ditch after running away on the Fourth of July thanks to the help of Good Samaritans in Riverside County that saw a post on social media. → Read More
Man Survives 7-Month Battle Against COVID-19 and Meets 3-Month Old Son for First Time
An Orange County man was discharged from the hospital after being there for more than seven months due to complications of COVID-19. → Read More
IE Homeless Student Defies the Odds and Graduates From Chaffey College
It’s one of the defining moments of a young person’s life, but “graduation day” will mean even more to a college student in the Inland Empire who was living and studying out of his truck. → Read More
New Exhibit Reckons With Glendale's Racist Past as ‘Sundown Town'
Because the effects of such systemic racism continues to resonate, the city of Glendale made an historic move in 2020, passing a resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the city’s racist past. → Read More
99-Year-Old World War II Veteran Secures COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment After Hours of Struggle
Earlier this week, we showed you the story of Bob Wolff, a 99-year-old World War II veteran who was having trouble getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Wolff... → Read More
‘Miracle': Mom and Baby Expected to Be OK After Utility Truck Totals SUV Mid-Pursuit
The driver of a truck stolen more than 70 miles away in Redlands was leading a chase in the Van Nuys area when the truck slammed into a black SUV with a woman and baby aboard Wednesday. → Read More
5 Years After Unimaginable Terror Attack in San Bernardino, Groundbreaking on Memorial Begins
It was the deadliest terror attack since 911. Fourteen people were killed in the San Bernardino Terror Attack on Dec. 2, five years ago this day. Wednesday brought a long-awaited ground breaking for a memorial in the victims’ honor. → Read More
A Food Program Helping People With Disabilities Is Running Out of Money. Here's How to Help
A program that provides food to people with disabilities in Los Angeles ansd LA County is in danger of running out of funds just as coronavirus cases surge. The... → Read More