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
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.
Phase 1 of Palisades Fire debris removal completed ‘months ahead of expectations,’ Bass says
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the early completion of Phase 1 debris removal in the Palisades months ahead of schedule.
Video shows Huntington Park residents stop copper wire thieves
Neighbors stepped in to stop a pair of thieves who attempted to take copper wires from a utility pole.
Malibu doctor honors firefighters who saved his home from the Palisades Fire
What started out as a heartfelt letter led to an emotional reunion when a Malibu man was able to meet and thank the El Segundo firefighters who saved his home from the Palisades Fire.
Eaton Fire: Some Altadena residents say they feel ignored by the county
Victims of the Eaton Fire in Altadena say they're being overshadowed by residents in wealthier communities, like ones impacted by the Palisades Fire.
California schools preparing students for ICE agents amid Trump's executive order
Schools in Southern California are preparing students and families to encounter ICE agents in the wake of Donald Trump's recently-signed executive order.