Nic Garcia
Nic Garcia is an Emmy award-winning journalist who joined the FOX11 news team in July 2025.
Nic grew up in Riverside and is happy to be back in the Southland. He previously worked as an anchor and reporter in Fresno. Prior to that, Nic worked in El Paso, Texas and Western Montana. He has covered crime, mass shootings, wildfires, elections and presidential visits.
Nic is a proud graduate of California State University, Fullerton where he studied Broadcast Journalism and minored in Political Science. He is also an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
When he's not bringing you the news, you can find Nic cooking - or eating! He also enjoys trying new coffee shops, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.
The latest from Nic Garcia
Crash near Long Beach airport kills at least 4 people
Investigators say a sedan crashed into the concrete divider of a tunnel that runs under the Long Beach Airport.
Supreme Court tariff ruling has local businesses demanding refund
After the Supreme Court ruled Trump's sweeping tariffs as unconstitutional, many businesses are wondering if they could get a refund for what they have collectively paid in tariffs.
Cycling through history: Santa Monica man bikes through historic sites
A Santa Monica man is on a mission to bike through historical trails across the country.
Fire survivors struggling to afford the cost of rebuilding
It's been more than a year since the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, and a major hurdle for those trying to rebuild is money.
Large tree topples onto Running Springs home
"I literally walk out our bedroom door and look and there's a tree branch sitting in the middle of our stairwell," said homeowner Sean Thomas.
LA city council members move to make filming on-location easier
The city of Los Angeles is a step closer to making it easier to film in the city. This comes as on-location shooting dropped to historic lows last year.
More people seeking K-9 protection amid Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case
The dogs are trained on how to attack and act out scenarios such as home invasions, carjackings, and kidnappings.
Graffiti Towers in downtown LA one step closer to being cleaned up
The eyesore graffiti towers in downtown LA could soon be cleaned up.
Daycare worker throws shoe at 5-year-old girl in Inglewood
A daycare worker was caught throwing a shoe at a 5-year-old girl.
Newsom touts 'Jobs First' program in Orange County, highlighting job growth
After visiting Orange and Kern counties, Governor Newsom returns to Sacramento as candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial election prepare for their first debate.