LaMonica Peters
LaMonica started working at KTVU in May 2022. She previously worked at CBS 8 in San Diego, KOMO News & Fox 13 in Seattle, Spectrum News in Buffalo, NY and WCBI in Columbus, MS.
LaMonica was raised in L.A.'s Crenshaw District and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Communication Studies. She was also chosen to be a Knight Digital Media Fellow at UC Berkeley in 2010 and has a M.A. in Theatre Arts from Cal State L.A. LaMonica is currently an Adjunct Asst. Professor at Palomar College, teaching a broadcast & media writing course online. In 2013, she began her collegiate teaching career at Mississippi State University and Mississippi Valley State University.
LaMonica lives in the South Bay, and loves its laidback and tech-influenced feel. She loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, watching sports, spa days and mentoring budding journalists.
The latest from LaMonica Peters
Vigil for Gaza launches Mother's Day campaign for Rafah neonatal unit
Anti-war protesters gathered in Palo Alto this Mother’s Day to bring more attention to the mothers and their babies suffering in Gaza. The group also says it’s raising money to support a neonatal unit in a Rafah hospital.
Temps heat up across the Bay Area, CalFire says take precautions
As people enjoy the warm weather, Cal Fire says people should also take safety precautions in the heat.
San Jose Sharks get historic No. 1 draft pick in the draft
The Sharks will have the chance to select 17-year-old Macklin Celebrini, who's expected to be the #1 pick.
California lawmakers push for more autonomous vehicle oversight
State lawmakers held a hearing on Monday on SB 915, a bill aimed at giving local governments greater control over the operation of driverless vehicles in California cities.
Low leads Simitian as Santa Clara County wraps up recount
A contentious and highly-politicized recount in Silicon Valley's open congressional race has concluded in Santa Clara County with Assemblymember Evan Low leading Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian by four votes.
Santa Clara County courthouse without power for 2nd time since March
The court says all operations have been interrupted, including cases involving domestic violence, restraining orders and criminal cases.
Los Altos Hills residents worried about string of home burglaries
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office says they believe South American theft groups and others are responsible for surveiling and burglarizing homes.
Hundreds attend pro-Palestinian protest on Stanford campus
A protest is in full swing at Stanford University, calling for the school to divest from Israel, according to a coalition supporting the liberation of Palestine.
Santa Clara County domestic violence cases more than double since 2019
The D.A.’s Office may face $6 million in budget cuts, and some of the staff positions needed to prosecute the cases may be eliminated.
Tesla to lay off thousands of employees in Fremont and Palo Alto
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.