Carlos Granda
Carlos holds a bachelor's degree in mass communications and broadcast journalism from the University of South Florida.
Carlos began his career at WINK in Fort Myers, Florida. He started out as an associate producer writing scripts but eventually became a full-time reporter. In 1985, Carlos was hired by WLTV in Miami, where he worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor. While at the station he traveled extensively, covering Queen Elizabeth's visit to the Bahamas, the Statue of Liberty Centennial in New York, and the crash of a Delta plane in Dallas. In 1987, Carlos moved to WPLG in Miami. There he covered Central American issues. He went to Panama during the overthrow of General Manuel Noriega and visited Cuba for a series on the Guantanamo Naval base.
Carlos moved to New York in 1990 to work for WABC. There he was a fill-in anchor for Eyewitness News this Morning. He was the first reporter on scene and on the air during the World Trade Center bombing. He also covered Hurricane Andrew as it hit Miami and New Orleans. In 1993, Carlos was hired by WNBC in New York to be its New Jersey correspondent. Carlos then returned to Miami in 1995, where he became an anchor at WFOR, the CBS affiliate. He joined ABC7 in 1998.
Carlos has been nominated for five Emmy awards and won an Emmy for his series on the homeless called, "My Home is the Street."
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Contact:
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500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Carlos's Stories
Light rail project connecting Van Nuys to Sylmar gets $893 million federal grant
A new Metro transit line appears to be coming to the San Fernando Valley thanks to a nearly $900 million grant for light-rail service connecting Van Nuys to Sylmar.
New rule will allow some California home insurance rates to increase. Here's why
If you own a home in California, there's a good chance you've seen your homeowners insurance skyrocket. So, why are state officials allowing the price hike?
Suspects in Cheviot Hills burglary used key in lock box left for construction crews, police say
According to investigators, the intruders were able to enter the residence, which was being remodeled, using a key that was inside of a lock box that was there for a construction crew.
'Business Email Compromise' scam sabotages SoCal couple's dream to build theater
The couple thought they were sending payments to their contractor, but ended up losing nearly half a million dollars to scammers.
Ladrones utilizan códigos QR falsos en parquímetros para estafar a conductores. Aquí cómo protegerse
Los códigos QR están por todas partes y, aunque puedan parecer inofensivos, los estafadores los utilizan ahora para vaciarte la cartera.
Thieves are using fake QR codes on parking meters to scam drivers. Here's how to protect yourself
QR codes are everywhere and even though they may seem harmless, scammers are now using them to drain your wallet when you're looking where to park.
Beverly Hills company Oxford Gold Group under federal investigation
Their retirement dreams were destroyed by a Beverly Hills company promising to invest their savings in gold for attractive returns. Now, there is a new twist in the case.
More complaints emerge about SoCal firm that promised to invest retirement funds in gold
More and more people from throughout the country are coming forward to complain about losing their retirement funds to a Beverly Hills company that disappeared after promising to invest their savings in gold.
How a serial rape suspect on the run for decades was captured in LA after police chase
Authorities are releasing new details about how a suspected serial rapist wanted for decades-old assaults in Massachusetts was captured in Los Angeles.
Estadísticas sobre crimen muestran reducción de robos en el Valle de San Fernando, según LAPD
A pesar de una serie reciente de robos de alto perfil en Encino y en todo el Valle de San Fernando, el Departamento de Policía de Los Ángeles dijo que las estadísticas muestran una reducción general de dichos delitos en el área.