Araksya Karapetyan
Araksya Karapetyan co-anchors Good Day LA from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m alongside Tony McEwing. She joined the FOX 11 team in March of 2012.
A native of Armenia, Karapetyan moved to the U.S. when she was seven years old. A devastating earthquake, a brewing conflict with Azerbaijan, and the demise of the Soviet Union all contributed to her family's decision to leave their homeland. She grew up in Palos Verdes Estates. Karapetyan worked as a general assignment reporter and fill-in host at KOIN-TV in Portland, Oregon. Prior to that, she was a reporter, anchor, and producer at KIDK-TV in Idaho Falls. Karapetyan began her television career as an intern at KABC-TV in Los Angeles and KFI 640 AM radio in Burbank. Her interest in journalism sparked when she went back for a summer visit to Armenia. She decided to spend her time there not by being a tourist, but by exploring to see what everyday life was like for the majority.
Karapetyan has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
The latest from Araksya Karapetyan
Dr. Eric Esrailian continuing advocacy work with Armenian-American community
Dr. Eric Esrailian has become a recognizable figure and leader within the Armenian-American community here in Los Angeles.
Rags-to-riches story of one of biggest names in Hollywood, Las Vegas history
The late Kirk Kerkorian went from a penniless 8th-grade dropout to become what many would say is the greatest deal-maker in the history of capitalism.
The history of Armenian Americans in California
Before Glendale and Hollywood, the original communities Armenians settled in were Fresno, Boyle Heights and Montebello. FOX 11's Araksya Karapetyan spoke with a Montebello resident whose SoCal roots go back four generations.
Local filmmaker captures 'The Armenian Spirit' in war documentary
After her cousin was killed in the 2020 war in Artsakh, Angela Asatrian decided to investigate the reasons behind the war and to share the stories of survival.
The ancient sound of the duduk
The duduk is an ancient Armenian double-reed woodwind instrument made out of apricot wood.
USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies brings the studio to LA
The University of Southern California is doing something unique and special this month in honor of Armenian History Month in Los Angeles County.
A journey to Armenia through food: The Armenian bread that’s at the heart of every meal
It took four trips to Armenia and four years for three chefs to put their cooking book together. They went with the name "Lavash" -- because you will find lavash at the heart of every Armenian table.
Armenian American Museum set to open in Glendale in 2024
Glendale is home to the largest Armenian-American population in the United States and soon, the city will be home to a museum and cultural center.
Moderna co-founder discusses making a difference, his push to transform Armenia into tech-creating nation
As April marks Armenian History Month in LA County, we spoke with Dr. Noubar Afeyan, who is the co-founder and chairman of Moderna and founder-CEO of Flagship Pioneering.
Finding the next generation of entrepreneurs
For many people the pandemic prompted them to rethink their career choices; for some that may been exploring or setting up their own business.