Luz Pena
A notebook: blank pages waiting to be filled with ideas, stories, and memories. The medium remains constant, but with time the stories change. At age 11, the pages were filled with childhood memories from my hometown in Barranquilla, Colombia. At age 12, the memories and adventures stopped and were replaced with simple words and phrases: "Hello", "My name is Luz", "I'm from Colombia". My notebook became my tool to learn English as a young immigrant to the US. Today, my notebook is for our community, where each blank page is an opportunity to give someone a voice. What's your story?
I've worked in the NY, LA, and SF markets. In the Bay, I was a video journalist for Univision 14. In Los Angeles, I was a reporter, host and digital correspondent for Fox Spanish national network, and Fox Sports/Fox Deportes. In New York, I was a reporter for the FoxNews.com platform.
Throughout my journalism career, I've been honored with 9 Emmys, a Society of Professional Journalist - excellence in journalism award, a L.A Press Club Award, and named one of the top 40 Latinos in American Media by the Huff Post. I graduated from Hofstra University in New York with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.
I'm thrilled to be part of the ABC7 news team and would love to tell your story! Reach out anytime on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Luz's Stories
Man charged with murder in 2008 SF shooting of groom day before his wedding, prosecutors say
Derreyl Chase Goode, 40, was charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Jason Mosley one day before his wedding in April 2008, prosecutors said.
Remembering Dolly Parton: A look at music icon's huge impact on the Bay Area
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at 80. Dolly's reach was felt here in the Bay Area, having a big impact as an advocate for human rights, the LGBTQ+ community, and children literacy.
Video appears to show SF Muni driver asleep before 2 trains crash
Obtained video shared with ABC7 Eyewitness News appears to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep before a July 31 crash involving two trains, shattering window glass. SFMTA says the incident is "unacceptable," but it was the second time in a year a Muni driver has been caught on video falling asleep.
Oakland crash victim shows signs of progress but may need permanent breathing device, family says
The family of 32-year-old Kiara Bowling says she is showing signs of progress after being hit by a vehicle driven by 7-year-old and 4-year-old brothers while walking her best friend's dog in Oakland. The family is "hoping for a miracle every day" as it remains unknown if there will be permanent impacts.
Pay or Get Cited: Here's how SFMTA is expanding fare enforcement, awareness across Muni system
San Francisco transit officials are increasing fare enforcement efforts across the Muni system as the SFMTA faces a significant budget shortfall and seeks to boost fare compliance.
Report finds SFPD officers used unnecessary force in 2024 wrongful arrest after license plate error
An SFPD report found that two officers used unnecessary force and violated policy during the 2024 arrest of Matthew Ludwig after they entered his license plate information incorrectly, causing them to think his car was stolen. They smashed his car window, dragged him from the vehicle, and pepper-sprayed him at close range.
Rare Egyptian treasures make US debut at San Francisco's De Young Museum
More than 100 ancient Egyptian artifacts are now on display at San Francisco's De Young Museum as part of the "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition, which is making its debut in the United States. Among the featured pieces are artifacts from the tomb of Psusennes I.
Victim critically injured in Oakland crash involving young brothers is fighting for her life: family
The family of Kiara Bowling says she is fighting for her life after she was run over by two young brothers who took their parents' car in Oakland on Wednesday. They say Bowling suffered multiple facial fractures, a brain bleed, internal bleeding, and has already undergone several surgeries.
7 and 4-year-old brothers take parents' car, critically injure woman walking dog in Oakland crash
Relatives say two young brothers, 7 and 4 years old, took their parents' car in Oakland while they were sleeping before losing control and crashing, critically injuring a woman walking her dog.
San Francisco memorial honors immigrants who died in ICE custody; calls for detention reforms
"Our hearts are broken." San Francisco's immigration building became the site of a memorial Wednesday as interfaith leaders, advocates and families gathered to remember dozens of people who recently died in immigration detention centers or were shot and killed by ICE agents.