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
18-year-old Franklin High student dies after balcony fall following classroom fight
A death investigation is underway at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park after a student died following a fight and fall from a fourth-floor balcony on campus Wednesday afternoon.
LAX police union demands audit amid People Mover delays and staffing shortages
Following repeated delays and cost overruns on the LAX People Mover, the president of the airport police union is calling for a financial audit and investigation into airport leadership.
Hayden Panettiere's death could be traced back to LA, report says
Federal and local investigators are working under the theory that Hayden Panettiere’s death could be traced back to Los Angeles, TMZ reported.
4 dead, 2 critically injured after car goes off cliff on Highway 2 near Wrightwood
Tragedy unfolded near Wrightwood after a rollover crash left four people dead and two others critically injured early Friday morning at the start of the Labor Day weekend.
LAPD suspends Flock Safety surveillance contract over data privacy disagreements
The LAPD has paused its agreement with surveillance firm Flock Safety over data ownership and privacy disputes, amid pressure from anti-surveillance activists.
Boyle Heights DUI crash: 5 injured, 1 critically, after SUV plows into popular Boyle Heights deli
Five pedestrians were injured, one suffering a double leg amputation, after a suspected DUI driver jumped a curb into a Boyle Heights outdoor dining area.
LA City Council approves $2B redevelopment project near Skid Row
The LA City Council has approved a massive redevelopment project in the Skid Row area that will cost an estimated $2 billion.
Northridge father detained by ICE despite winning years-long immigration case
Miguel Raudes of Northridge is in ICE custody at Adelanto as the DHS seeks a third-country removal despite a 2023 ruling protecting him from deportation to Nicaragua.
Suspect arrested in violent attack on street vendor in downtown LA
The LAPD has arrested a suspect in connection with the violent assault on a downtown Los Angeles street vendor.
ICE detains South LA honor student day after high school graduation
Wilbur Urbina Garcia, an 18-year-old honors graduate from South LA, faces deportation after being detained by ICE during a routine check-in following his graduation.