Josh Haskell
Josh came to ABC7 from ABC News in New York, where he worked as a reporter and field producer for six years. Josh spent 18 months on the 2016 campaign trail, first based in Iowa for the caucus and then part of the ABC News team following Hillary Clinton's campaign. While at ABC, Josh also covered the 2012 presidential election and breaking news stories including the Boston Marathon terror attack and the Newtown school shooting. Josh was part of the team who earned a Peabody Award for the network's coverage of Superstorm Sandy.
Before joining ABC News, Josh served as a general assignment reporter for KSNW-TV, the NBC affiliate in Wichita, Kansas. Josh is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Josh loves covering his hometown of Los Angeles, a city he has so much passion for whether it's exploring and eating his way through every neighborhood or cheering on his beloved Dodgers and Lakers.
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Josh's Stories
LA Mayor Bass signs directive to reduce barriers getting in way of small businesses
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has issued a directive aimed at making it easier for small businesses to do business in the city.
Unruly crowd takes cash register, causes chaos inside Leimert Park McDonald's
An unruly crowd was recently caught on camera causing chaos inside a Leimert Park McDonald's and taking off with the restaurant's cash registers.
Voting underway in council District 6 following Nury Martinez's resignation: Meet the candidates
The unexpected resignation of Council President Nury Martinez created an opening that will be filled by either Imelda Padilla or Marisa Alcazar, two Latinas in their 30s born and raised in the district.
Video muestra grupo de personas causando caos dentro de McDonald's en Leimert Park
Una multitud revoltosa fue captada en video causando caos dentro de un McDonald's de Leimert Park y huyendo con la caja registradora del restaurante.
LA Council President Paul Krekorian says he'll introduce motion to suspend Councilman Curren Price
The president of the Los Angeles City Council said he will file a motion to suspend a councilman charged with embezzlement, perjury and other crimes.
Golf fans feel excitement as US Open practice rounds kick off at LA Country Club ahead of tournament
"This a milestone for L.A.," said a golf fan who attended Monday's practices. "I've never seen a national tournament here."
Parents concerned about abandoned fire station next to Encino school; many fear squatters
The station is located next to Encino Charter Elementary School and parents say they believe a homeless person may have sparked a fire there recently, prompting a lockdown at the school.
Memorial Day services take place across SoCal as communities honor fallen heroes
Memorial Day services took place Monday across Southern California, with communities honoring their fallen heroes.
LA close to buying 1st hotel to house the homeless as Mayor Karen Bass signs $13 billion city budget
Los Angeles' new fiscal budget includes over $1 billion to be allocated toward homelessness services. One initiative involves the city buying hotels to provide temporary shelter to unhoused individuals.
Beverly Hills voters to decide whether richest person in world can build luxury hotel in city
Does Beverly Hills need another luxury hotel? Bernard Arnault, the richest person in the world, thinks so. A special election was held to find out if the city's residents agree.