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
6-foot-tall metal rooster stolen from Campbell store found: Here's where
A rooster stolen in Campbell earlier this week has been returned!
Here's what critical Bay Area infrastructure has been impacted by global IT outage
The crippling CrowdStrike tech outage brought down computer networks for businesses, governments, and airports across the globe and has disrupted many critical services in the Bay Area.
Video shows thieves stealing 6-foot-tall metal rooster from South Bay store
A neighbor's surveillance cameras captured a man running down the street with a Campbell store's large metal rooster, and then stuffing it in the back of a car.
Music legends The Rolling Stones rock the stage at Levi's Stadium
The Rolling Stones performed for a cheerful, loyal and electric crowd Wednesday evening at Levi's Stadium as part of their "Hackney Diamonds Tour."
Turf war over Bay Area synthetic fields heats up again
There are five Fremont high schools that already have synthetic fields, but three have now been approved to be upgraded with newer synthetic turf instead of reverting back to grass. Here's a look at the pros and cons.
How Silicon Valley is showing support for Trump's VP pick JD Vance
"We like people who know their way around the political world, but it's important you know somebody who knows the business world because you know this is a country of entrepreneurs," said the Bay Area Regional Vice Chairman for the California Republican Party.
SFO passenger recalls emergency evacuation after laptop battery fire injured 3: 'Oh my god'
Frantic moments caught on video during an emergency evacuation from a passenger who just had his first trip to the United States. Also, experts say lithium-battery fires on airplanes happen more than you think.
Bay Area law enforcement agencies begin collaboration on how to tackle sideshows
SJPD hosted the first in a series of working group meetings on finding solutions to sideshows. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said if agencies work together, they will be able to respond faster and better.
Heat and fireworks likely combined to start July 4 fires around Bay Area
In several areas in the Bay Area, thousands watched fireworks displays, which continued to pop off above firefighter crews working to fight flames of fires that broke out.
Fireworks, drone shows light up Bay Area skies on 4th of July
Whether it was the tradition fireworks or a drone show, the skies above the Bay Area were lit with red, white and blue to celebrate Independence Day.