Cristy Fajardo
Cristy Fajardo is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who is fluent in Spanish. Born to an American mother and Peruvian father, she had the good fortune of growing up with two cultures and two languages.
Her first reporting job in Los Angeles was with KTTV and she is thrilled to be back. Prior to her return, she reported for KCBS/KCAL. During her previous stint at KTTV, she won an Emmy for her coverage of child soldiers in Uganda. She has covered the U.S.-Mexico border and terrorism in South America. She also reported on Spain’s financial markets for Dow Jones Newswires.
Her investigations in Los Angeles have led to several high-level resignations, and have gotten the attention of mayors, members of Congress, and a state attorney general.
She has a B.A, in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley and a Masters in Journalism from Northwestern University.
The latest from Cristy Fajardo
Hospital in Hemet plagued with staff illnesses amid mysterious odor
Last week, workers at the hospital, which is owned by KPC Health, started complaining of a mysterious odor and said it got so bad, the hospital had to clear out the ICU on the fifth floor.
Phase 1 of Palisades Fire debris removal completed ‘months ahead of expectations,’ Bass says
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the early completion of Phase 1 debris removal in the Palisades months ahead of schedule.
Video shows Huntington Park residents stop copper wire thieves
Neighbors stepped in to stop a pair of thieves who attempted to take copper wires from a utility pole.
Malibu doctor honors firefighters who saved his home from the Palisades Fire
What started out as a heartfelt letter led to an emotional reunion when a Malibu man was able to meet and thank the El Segundo firefighters who saved his home from the Palisades Fire.
Eaton Fire: Some Altadena residents say they feel ignored by the county
Victims of the Eaton Fire in Altadena say they're being overshadowed by residents in wealthier communities, like ones impacted by the Palisades Fire.
California schools preparing students for ICE agents amid Trump's executive order
Schools in Southern California are preparing students and families to encounter ICE agents in the wake of Donald Trump's recently-signed executive order.
'Selma' actor Henry G. Sanders hoping to rebuild after losing home in Eaton Fire
Henry G. Sanders plans to rebuild but worries the black community here, which has survived for generations through segregation and discrimination, may not recover.
Temecula residents stunned to see mysterious objects in the sky
The Biden Administration has said multiple agencies, including the FBI is investigating, but also say it's possible that much of what people are seeing are actually manned aircrafts.
Family of slain 9-year-old Compton boy Princeton Jones demands answers
The murder of 9-year-old Princeton Jones continues to spark questions from his mother and demands for the severest form of justice from community activists.
Landmark fentanyl lawsuit against Snapchat moves forward
A judge is allowing the landmark fentanyl overdose case against Snapchat can move forward.