Leslie Sykes
Leslie was born in San Diego, California and grew up in Compton. She attended St. Joseph High School and then Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she majored in English.
Upon graduation Leslie took a job as a general assignment reporter at the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. Leslie completed an internship at KCOP and was a desk assistant at KTTV before landing her first on-air job in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at WDAM. There she reported and anchored three shows a day and produced a newscast. She went on to work at WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Leslie's Stories
Laguna Beach students' art captures life in the time of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we look at our daily lives, and some Orange County art students are putting their perspectives on display.
Staycation ideas: Local getaways are safe, easy, economical and help boost economy
Staycation, anyone? From Hollywood to Santa Monica, there are so many options across Southern California if you're looking for a safe and easy getaway close to home!
ABC7's Leslie Sykes hosts virtual town hall with Black Women Leaders of Los Angeles
ABC7's Leslie Sykes held a virtual town hall on Friday with the Black Women Leaders of Los Angeles, a coalition committed to the health, safety, empowerment and education of Black women, children and families in the city.
Disney CEO Bob Iger's new book 'The Ride of a Lifetime' sheds light on how to be chief executive
Disney CEO Bob Iger's new book, "The Ride of a Lifetime," is a case study on how to be a chief executive.
Eyewitness This: LA gas price may reach $4 per gallon, local officer saves choking baby, OC teen surfing phenom wins big
Here are some stories to start your day. Los Angeles gas prices may reach $4 per gallon this week! Plus, a local police officer saves a choking baby - watch the heart-stopping rescue video. And a local teen surfing phenom wins big!
Eyewitness This: LAX construction may delay traffic through August, new LGBT center in Hollywood, nurse adopts baby without visitors for months
Here are some stories to start your day. Heads up if you're heading to LAX - a construction project could snarl lower level traffic for months! Plus, a new LGBT center in Hollywood is offering housing and services for LGBT youth and seniors. Plus, an incredible story about a sick baby and the nurse who adopted her.
In the Neighborhood: Leslie Sykes takes a look back at Compton, the city that shaped her life
Leslie Sykes grew up in Compton, and she shared some of the places and faces that shaped her life.
Compton: A horse town with urban cowboys and backyard stables
Located in the middle of Los Angeles, and known as "Hub City," Compton is a horse town and so much more.
Lesser known NPH mimics Alzheimer's but is reversible
A disorder called NPH can produce symptoms similar to Alzheimer's or Parkinson's but is more treatable.
Suspect brandishes large knife in attempted robbery at Westminster liquor store
Orange County law enforcement on Wednesday are searching for a man who pulled out a large knife during an attempted robbery at a Westminster liquor store.