Lauren Martinez
My love for journalism sparked by a suggestion from my dad in high school. It led me to pursue a degree in Broadcast Electronic and Communication Arts from SFSU.
My career spans from being a morning producer in Bend, Oregon, to an evening anchor in Chico. During those three years, our small newsroom covered some of the biggest stories out of Northern California, including the Camp Fire in 2018. To this day the Camp Fire remains California's deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state's history.
I worked briefly in Sacramento in 2019 before joining ABC7 as a freelance reporter. There, I covered the pandemic's impact on the Bay Area.
I experienced the COVID-19 shutdown in one city, and the reopening in another.
In November 2020, I moved to FOX5 in Las Vegas as a weekend anchor and reporter. It was there I covered the city's reopening and economic recovery.
Throughout my career, I have been honored with an Edward R. Murrow Award and two Emmys.
Now, as a full-time member of ABC7's news team, I feel incredibly grateful.
I will be based in our South Bay bureau.
I can't wait to report on the most innovative companies and groundbreaking technologies in Silicon Valley, as well as the vibrant and diverse communities of the South Bay.
I'm excited to share my work with you on social media, where you can connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.. And if you have a story idea, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at at lauren.b.martinez@abc.com
Let's uncover the most fascinating and inspiring stories together!
Lauren's Stories
San Bruno's new paid parking program frustrating business owners, customers
Business owners in downtown San Bruno say their customers frequently complain about the new pay-by-plate parking kiosks, which forces them to pay for a full hour even though they only need it for a few minutes.
San Jose mom will continue haunted Halloween display in honor of son
"I need to keep his legacy going. And I need to do it for my community," said the mother of Chris Jimenez, who passed away from a terminal illness, but shared a love for his family's haunted Halloween display.
San Jose Cinco de Mayo parade to return with lowrider cruise
The last time there was a Cinco de Mayo parade in San Jose was in the early 2000s, but this year it will include the lowrider cruise with SJPD having its own lowrider taking part.
Pro-Palestinian, labor rights rally in Bay Area amid May Day protests
Rallies in support of Palestinians and labor rights took place all around the Bay Area on Wednesday for May Day.
Stanford protests continue as university's Admit Weekend kicks off for incoming students
Organizers said they are aligned with other schools across the country demanding that Stanford separate itself from any companies or organizations that are advancing military efforts in the Israel-Hamas war.
Speed may have played role in Pleasanton crash that killed family of 4, police say
Pleasanton police say speed may have been a factor in a crash that killed a family of four. The car appears to have lost control and collided with a large oak tree.
Family of 4, including 2 kids, killed in Pleasanton crash on Foothill Road, police say
Police said that one car was involved in the crash that claimed the lives of the family of four, which happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday on Foothill Road near Stoneridge Drive.
Daly City explosion that destroyed car appears to be accidental, isolated incident, police say
Authorities say an explosion that blew apart a Toyota sedan on Wednesday in Daly City appears to have been accidental and an isolated incident.
AI will make online child sex abuse problem worse, Stanford report finds
One SJSU associate professor says as AI-generated images become more realistic looking, it's going to become more of a problem for a CyberTipline that's already overwhelmed.
San Jose fire captain among more than 20 arrested in child predator sting operation
The operation led to 24 arrests. Several were people in trusted public positions with access to children.