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
Boyle Heights DUI crash: 5 injured, 1 critically, after SUV plows into popular Boyle Heights deli
Five pedestrians were injured, one suffering a double leg amputation, after a suspected DUI driver jumped a curb into a Boyle Heights outdoor dining area.
LA City Council approves $2B redevelopment project near Skid Row
The LA City Council has approved a massive redevelopment project in the Skid Row area that will cost an estimated $2 billion.
Northridge father detained by ICE despite winning years-long immigration case
Miguel Raudes of Northridge is in ICE custody at Adelanto as the DHS seeks a third-country removal despite a 2023 ruling protecting him from deportation to Nicaragua.
Suspect arrested in violent attack on street vendor in downtown LA
The LAPD has arrested a suspect in connection with the violent assault on a downtown Los Angeles street vendor.
ICE detains South LA honor student day after high school graduation
Wilbur Urbina Garcia, an 18-year-old honors graduate from South LA, faces deportation after being detained by ICE during a routine check-in following his graduation.
City denies fault in LAPD crash that left brothers with severe injuries — despite internal report
Two brothers suffered life-changing injuries in a crash caused by an LAPD officer going nearly double the speed limit. Now they're fighting the city after LA refused any responsibility.
Vigil turns violent outside Santa Ana home believed to be connected to alleged cat serial killer
Alejandro Oliveros Acosta allegedly confessed to the crimes. He was arrested on Thursday then released on bail.
Surveillance pics released of suspect who sexually assaulted woman on Metro bus
Alejandro Oliveros Acosta was arrested for felony animal cruelty after allegedly killing multiple cats in a Santa Ana neighborhood.
Pregnant food cart vendor shoved to ground by Simi Valley resident
A pregnant food cart vendor in Simi Valley was shoved to the ground by a neighbor, Julie Sanchez, during a dispute over permits and food safety.
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.