Amanda Palacios
Amanda Palacios is a community journalist for ABC7 covering stories in the North San Fernando Valley. She officially joined the team as a community journalist in October of 2021 after working as an intern, news assistant, freelance assignment editor and video journalist at KABC.

Amanda is an alumna of California State University, Fullerton, where she studied broadcast journalism. During her time at CSUF, Amanda was part of the Titan TV sports team where she was a sports reporter.

Amanda is a SoCal native and grew up in Chino Hills. She is grateful for the privilege to report on stories that are affecting the North San Fernando Valley communities.

When Amanda is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf and traveling to new places.

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Contact:
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500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777

Amanda's Stories
CSUN car show to celebrate lowrider culture with cars, performances and vendors
Things will be going "low and slow" on Saturday, June 24, at California State University, Northridge as the school hosts its first car show featuring lowrider vehicles, performances and vendors .
Candidates running for Nury Martinez's LA City Council seat meet with homeless outreach team
LA City Council District 6 candidates Marisa Alacaraz and Imelda Padilla spent the day with a homeless outreach team. They are in a special election to replace Nury Martinez, who resigned over a leaked audio recording of racist comments.
Students can learn Polynesian culture and dance at a hula studio in Granada Hills
Aloha Hula Polynesian Dance Studio in Granada hills has been teaching students about Polynesian culture and dance for over 15 years.
New permanent campus for Valor Academy Elementary School may be coming to North Hills
Valor Academy Elementary receives approval from City Council Planning and Land Use Committee to relocate its campus to historic Plummer Street property in North Hills.
LAUSD bus driver recognized by CHP for her commitment to student safety
Tamara Conley received the 2023 CHP School Bus Driver of the Year award for her commitment to safety and 36 years of hard work for LAUSD.
Students can learn to play mariachi music at Lluvia Y Fuego Mariachi Academy in Pacoima
Juan Ignacio Zepeda opened Lluvia Y Fuego Mariachi Academy seven years ago, hoping to inspire young students.
Original 'Star Wars' to be screened at former home of Industrial Light & Magic in Van Nuys
Online tour guide My Valley Pass is calling on Star Wars fans to dust off their lightsabers and celebrate at the original home of Industrial Light & Magic.
Small businesses in Granada Hills stay alive through personal service and loyal customers
Owners of May Shoe Repair and Paul's TV Co have been in business for more than 25 years in Granada Hills thanks to their craftsmanship and old fashioned customer service.
Negocio de Chatsworth enseña al público cómo criar abejas, mantener colmenas y cultivar miel
En todo el Valle de San Fernando se habla mucho de The Valley Hive, una tienda única de Chatsworth que ofrece miel, plantas, equipos e incluso abejas.
Chatsworth shop teaches public how to keep bees, maintain hives and cultivate honey
People all over the San Fernando Valley are buzzing about The Valley Hive, a one-stop shop in Chatsworth for honey, plants, equipment and beekeeping classes.