Nic Garcia
Nic Garcia is an Emmy award-winning journalist who joined the FOX11 news team in July 2025.
Nic grew up in Riverside and is happy to be back in the Southland. He previously worked as an anchor and reporter in Fresno. Prior to that, Nic worked in El Paso, Texas and Western Montana. He has covered crime, mass shootings, wildfires, elections and presidential visits.
Nic is a proud graduate of California State University, Fullerton where he studied Broadcast Journalism and minored in Political Science. He is also an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
When he's not bringing you the news, you can find Nic cooking - or eating! He also enjoys trying new coffee shops, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.
The latest from Nic Garcia
Prominent anti-gang activist calls for LAPD probe after his arrest, release
Clifford "Skipp" Townsend was released from jail Monday and contends the arrest was a stunt orchestrated by the LAPD to tarnish his standing. The allegations stem from the August shooting death of his friend and fellow activist, Reginald Foreman. Authorities allege it was Townsend's son who carried out the killing.
Driver arrested after 8 injured outside Arlington Heights Superior Grocers
A driver was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving after crashing outside an Arlington Heights grocery store, injuring eight people including two children.
Neighbors demand action after vacant home in Long Beach burns for third time
Frustrated neighbors said this is the third time the property has caught fire and are demanding the city step in to force its demolition.
LA County supervisors push to extend funding for disaster case managers for fire survivors
Hundreds of Palisades and Eaton Fire survivors rely on disaster case managers to navigate their recovery.
Parenting expert offers advice on addressing bullying following Franklin High School tragedy
The Highland Park community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Xavier, a Franklin High School student who died on campus after falling four stories.
Malibu speed safety camera rollout delayed until January
Pacific Coast Highway has long been a speeding hotspot, and while the city of Malibu is actively working to crack down on reckless driving, the effort is taking longer than initially planned.
Swells from Hurricane Polo cause rockslide along Laguna Beach coast
High waves driven by Hurricane Polo sent massive swells crashing into the Laguna Beach coastline, triggering a rockslide near Agate Street Beach and forcing officials to close access to the area.
Paramount-Warner Bros. merger faces pushback over mass layoff concerns
Members of the "Block the Merger Coalition" rallied outside Paramount Studios on Tuesday to protest the studio's acquisition of Warner Bros.
North Hollywood residents demand action over encampment in neighborhood
Residents in a North Hollywood neighborhood say months of unheeded pleas regarding a nearby encampment have left them fearing for their safety.
Memorial grows for news helicopter crash victims, as new video indicates engine failure
Investigators from the NTSB are looking into what caused the crash as video of the incident continues to circulate.