Lolita Lopez

Los Angeles

Investigative Reporter and Anchor at KNBC-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

Investigative Reporter and Anchor at NBC LA

KNBC Reporter In LA. Mother, wife, breast cancer survivor and proud Boricua! Follows and retweets are not endorsements. Tweets to me may end up on TV or online

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Articles

Woman sees her father being detained by ICE in downtown LA

2 weeks ago | nbcdfw.com | Lolita Lopez |Helen Jeong

Two Los Angeles women said they are living through their worst nightmare: their fathers being taken away by immigration agents. The cousins, Katia Garcia and America Ordonez, leaned on each other Monday as they joined other families in demanding the release of workers who were detained from a garment business in the Fashion District. Last Friday, Garcia ran to the Ambiance clothing store where her dad worked as soon as she learned of a raid.
Woman see her father being detained by ICE in downtown LA

2 weeks ago | nbclosangeles.com | Lolita Lopez |Helen Jeong

Two Los Angeles women said they are living through their worst nightmares: Their fathers being taken away by immigration agents. The cousins, Katia Garcia and America Ordonez, leaned on each other Monday as they joined other families in demanding the released of workers who were detained from a garment business in the Fashion District Friday. Garcia ran to the Ambiance clothing store where he dad worked as soon as she learned of a raid.
Rebuilding permits are still being issued sluggishly in Altadena

3 weeks ago | nbclosangeles.com | Lolita Lopez |Helen Jeong

As debris cleanup continues in Altadena five months after the Eaton Fire, homeowners continue to struggle to get a rebuilding permit in a timely fashion. There were still a handful of damaged structures and lots whose burned aftermath, including twisted metal, dust and soot, remained as of Thursday. NBC Los Angeles saw nearly a dozen uncleaned lots on one block.
Plans to restore, rebuild schools affected by Palisades Fire

3 weeks ago | nbclosangeles.com | Lolita Lopez

Los Angeles Unified School District board members approved a proposal Tuesday to move forward with plans to rebuild and restore two elementary schools and one high school in the Pacific Palisades affected by the Palisades Fire in January. Marquez Charter Elementary was a total loss, and Palisades Charter High School experienced 75% damage, according to board documents. "We know that there's going to be a great deal of cost escalation as a result of the tariffs.
Eaton Fire debris cleanup nearly finished, ahead of schedule

4 weeks ago | nbclosangeles.com | Lolita Lopez

The clean-up of wildfire debris in Altadena is nearly 90% finished after more than five months since the deadly Eaton Fire. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which focuses on removing fire debris from homes, is also helping with some businesses as a part of a "special inclusion program."Among those businesses is the Bunny Museum in Altadena, which was lost in the Eaton Fire.
Loan application deadline extended for Altadena small businesses

4 weeks ago | nbclosangeles.com | Lolita Lopez

The lack of people traffic in Altadena has put a strain on businesses trying to recover following the Eaton Fire that destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses in this neighborhood in January. Ron's Barber Shop off Lake Avenue is operating, but business is slow.
Limo company accused of scamming LA fire victims on prom night

4 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Lolita Lopez |Missael Soto

Prom night for students affected by the Eaton Fire hit a snag when limos that were supposed to show up to pick them up never arrived. The limos were donated by a charity who says they are now out more than $4,000. The no-show nearly spoiled a special night for a group of high school students. "I don't think i'm upset, I'm angry," said Carris Meyers, who lost her home and business to the Eaton Fire.
Students impacted by Eaton Fire stood up on prom night by alleged limo service scam

4 weeks ago | nbclosangeles.com | Lolita Lopez |Missael Soto

Prom night for students affected by the Eaton Fire hit a snag when limos that were supposed to show up to pick them up, never arrived. The limos were donated by a charity who says they are now out more than $4,000 and nearly spoiled a special night fore a group of high school students. "I don't think i'm upset, i'm angry," said Carris Meyers, who lost her home and business to the Eaton Fire.
Navy veteran who lost home to Palisades Fire is honored on Memorial Day

1 month ago | nbcsandiego.com | Lolita Lopez

As countless Americans reflect this Memorial Day on the lives sacrificed while serving the country, one U.S. Navy veteran who lost his home to the Palisades Fire was honored in a special way on Monday. John Lehne, 93, served during the Korean War as a radio operator and cryptographer. He was one of several veterans who were honored at a special event at Ivy Park in Playa Vista - the community he moved to after his home was destroyed in January's wildfire.
Navy veteran who lost home to Palisades Fire is honored on Memorial Day

1 month ago | nbclosangeles.com | Lolita Lopez

As countless Americans reflect this Memorial Day on the lives sacrificed while serving the country, one U.S. Navy veteran who lost his home to the Palisades Fire was honored in a special way on Monday. John Lehne, 93, served during the Korean War as a radio operator and cryptographer. He was one of several veterans who were honored at a special event at Ivy Park in Playa Vista - the community he moved to after his home was destroyed in January's wildfire.

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