Mario Ramirez
Mario Ramirez is a reporter and fill-in anchor for Good Day LA from 4:30-10 a.m. He previously worked for WCPO in Cincinnati, Ohio as a morning reporter. He's covered a wide range of topics from the 2012 Presidential election to the Southern California wildfires. Mario began his on-air career in 2010 when he was hired as an evening anchor at WGXA. Almost three years later he made the move to Cincinnati and quickly began filling in on the anchor desk, in the traffic department, and in the breaking news center. Ramirez was the only local reporter to break the news on the discovery of three Cleveland girls that had been missing for a decade while working in the Midwest. Mario started his journey with the FOX family while studying Broadcast Journalism at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He interned at KVVU-TV where he grew up watching the local FOX affiliate. He was born in Brooklyn and moved west with his family as a young boy.
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Dodger Stadium transforms into COVID-19 vaccination site
Dodger Stadium reopened Friday as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will have the capacity to vaccinate 12,000 people a day when it is running fully.
COVID-19 outbreaks at SoCal warehouse stores on the rise
Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said.
Man, woman stranded in LA River rescued as storm hits SoCal
A man and a woman who became stranded on a small island in the Los Angeles River were rescued early Monday as a powerful storm hit Southern California, fire authorities said.
At-home rapid COVID-19 testing kits could soon arrive
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Southern California, there's is a sliver of hope on this Christmas Day as new technology could soon help quell the pandemic.
LA Councilmember introduces city's first 'Tiny Home Village' for those battling homelessness
The City of Los Angeles plans to open its first “Tiny Home Village” for those battling homelessness in North Hollywood in January.
Orange County preparing for first Pfizer vaccine shipment
As Orange County sets a new record for positive COVID-19 cases reported in a single day, area hospitals are preparing to receive the first shipment of the Pfizer-manufactured vaccine.
City officials consider independent health department amid tightened restrictions in LA County
Several city officials within Los Angeles County have expressed interest in creating an independent health department. The pushback comes as LA County health officials made the call to suspend outdoor dining for at least three weeks.
East LA comedian dies after documenting his bout with COVID-19
Joe Luna, a father and local comedian who went by the stage name "Joe El Cholo," has died just days after he started documenting his battle with COVID-19 on social media, his family announced.
OC nurses voice staffing concerns during coronavirus surge
Many hospitals across Southern California are experiencing an uptick in admissions as more intensive care unit beds are being used. In Orange County, health officials reported a record number of new coronavirus cases Monday with a jump in hospitalizations, causing some concern among frontline healthcare workers.
Anaheim introduces new approach to creating affordable housing
The City of Anaheim plans to lower rents at more than 1,000 apartments to create affordable "workforce housing" using a new state program avoiding additional expenses for tax payers.