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
San Mateo County domestic violence victim identified, new program announced to help survivors
The D.A. says there were five domestic violence deaths in the San Mateo County last year and three so far this year.
Grammy winner Billie Eilish kicks off two concert dates in San Jose
Fans lined up at SAP Center on Tuesday night to see pop star Billie Eilish in concert. This is the first of two nights in San Jose for the singer’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour'.
San Mateo County has 6th domestic violence death this year, suspect arrested
Police say Juan A. Garcia, the man arrested for the stabbing, called police himself.
Parents have a warning after San Jose teen dies in car crash on Thanksgiving
A male driver was later booked into Juvenile Hall and is facing multiple charges.
Santa Clara County allocates $5 million, prepares for Trump immigration policies
More than 40% of Santa Clara County residents were born outside the United States.
San Jose special education teacher recovering after being wounded in gang-related shooting
A week after the shooting, Santa Cruz Police say they arrested 20-year-old Esdras Plascencia and a 16-year-old juvenile in connection with the shooting.
Santa Clara County offers 'second chance' program for avoiding jail time
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is offering people with qualifying non-violent demeanor warrants an opportunity that could help them avoid jail time, according to a press release from the office.
Redwood City council will continue discussion about expanding immigrant protections
The discussion came after President-elect Donald Trump said he'd implement new immigration policies.
Controversy over transgender player overshadowed season from San Jose State women's volleyball
Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against San Jose State and the NCAA calling for transgender women to be ineligible to play women’s college sports.
New data shows 59% rise in violent crime over the last decade in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale’s Public Safety Officer's Association is sounding the alarm about rising crime in the area.