Leslie Lopez
Leslie joined ABC7 in 2016 and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University, where she studied broadcast meteorology. In addition, Leslie has also completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from UC Riverside. She is also certified as a broadcast meteorologist by Mississippi State University.
Leslie is a SoCal native, hailing from Chino Hills, and graduated from Pomona Catholic High School. She joined ABC7 after spending several years at KUSI in San Diego, where she worked as a weekday morning weather/traffic anchor, fill-in anchor, and host. Before that she held dual roles at Bakersfield NBC-affiliate KGET, where she worked as a reporter and weekend weather anchor. Leslie has enjoyed all of her on-air roles, from reporting, to hosting, to anchoring, and to weather. But in her passion for science and the challenge of meteorology, Leslie has found her calling.
Leslie also assists in hosting "On The Red Carpet" at the Academy Awards with George Pennacchio, Karl Schmid, and Roshumba Williams.
Outside of work, Leslie enjoys spending time with her young son and husband. Her hobbies include travel, dining, golf, home improvement projects, reading, writing, and dreaming.
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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: Leslie Lopez
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Leslie's Stories
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The pandemic has shed new light on child care needs and the possibilities for creative solutions for work/home balance.
Sylmar earthquake 50 years later: Destructive temblor marked turning point in the science of quakes
The 1971 Sylmar earthquake marked a major turning point in understanding the science behind earthquakes. Scientists are using what they learned 50 years ago to make us safer today.
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The strongest storm of this season is moving through Southern California. Here's when we expect the rain to clear out of the region.
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Here are some stories to start your day. Some SoCal schools are listed among the top colleges for LGBTQ+ students. A list names California as the most fun state. Plus, a new "Frozen 2" trailer arrives.
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