Lauren Martinez
Anchor & Reporter
Las Vegas
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Lauren Martinez, Anchor/Reporter, is joining us from ABC7 KGO TV in San Francisco.
She also worked at KCRA in Sacramento and was the main anchor at KNVN in Chico, California.
Lauren graduated from San Francisco State University.
She’s won an Edward R. Murrow for her reporting for Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Armed Occupation in Oregon in 2016.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:00 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Earlier this summer, a couple boating on Lake Mead jumped in to help a bighorn sheep stuck in mud, the video has since gone viral on Facebook.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 10:51 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Whether you’re buying or renting, scams come in many forms and local realtors are warning others about the recent scams they’re experiencing.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 11:20 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Business managers off Flamingo and University Center Drive, near UNLV, are reacting to increased police patrols after several recent crimes in the area including a stabbing spree.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 10:54 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Several real estate agents in the valley are saying they’re being targeted by a man posing to be a wealthy homebuyer, but then backs out of deals leaving everyone scratching their heads as to who he is and what his motives are.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 8:21 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
This year, 350 men, women, and children have shaved their heads to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:25 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
18 blocks of downtown Las Vegas are now transformed for the three-day Life is Beautiful festival, a mix of music, art, and food all into one.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:56 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
This week two people were saved from flash flooding in Overton and the rescue was all caught on camera, tonight one of the victims is speaking out about the terrifying ordeal.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:33 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Mariachi Joya from Las Vegas High School shares their vibrant sights and sounds in several performances to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in the valley.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 7:18 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A local hair and nail salon is making changes after the owner said customers were skipping out on paying their bill.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 7:08 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A local nail salon said three women left without paying their bill, now they’re warning others to be aware.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 8:11 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Neighbors and businesses across East Las Vegas told the city their biggest concern is homelessness in the area.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 9:02 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A viral mortician based out of New York is reacting to the local mortuary transport driver- fired for recording and posting videos of bodies from different funeral homes throughout the valley.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 12:15 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
While Las Vegas Police are searching for the suspects involved in a burglary spree, one of the restaurants hit is making security changes moving forward.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 10:48 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Las Vegas police say 17 businesses throughout the valley have been burglarized in the last five days.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 8:58 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Local Ukrainians gathered at a Las Vegas park on Saturday to celebrate Ukraine Independence Day where this year the country is fighting for its freedom.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 8:42 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A business in downtown Las Vegas is offering residents a way to protect their packages from porch pirates.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:10 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Search crews found no new evidence for missing hiker, Red Rock Search and Rescue volunteers will conduct searches again on Wednesday.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 7:25 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Residents are raising safety concerns after a child was hit and killed at a Las Vegas apartment complex.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:26 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Former employees of Fiesta Henderson reunited one last time to say goodbye before the hotel and casino is gone.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 1:20 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Over two dozen Las Vegas residents received free dental services on national Smile Generation Serve Day.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 7:17 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Zach Rainey, one of the four people who died in a crash at the North Las Vegas Airport in July loved flying and baseball, so the Aviators wanted to host his loved ones to celebrate his memory.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:41 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
We’re hearing from the mother of a child killed in a hit-and-run crash, police arrested the driver after he left the scene.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 8:47 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
There’s a lot of hurdles new home buyers have gone through this past year from rising interest rates to higher home prices, but it’s what’s happening after the deals close that’s frustrating a lot of buyers getting into new builds.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 1:04 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Within the coming days or weeks the Bureau of Reclamation is expected to release the August ‘24-month study’ that looks into future operating conditions and possible water cutbacks at Lake Mead.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 12:56 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
On Thursday a proposed Hindu temple caused contentious debate, the Henderson Planning Commission voted to approve the permit after hours of public speakers pleaded for denial.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:23 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A community in rural Henderson is strongly against a proposed Hindu temple complex that the city’s Planning Commission will vote on Thursday.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:09 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Following historic flash flooding at Death Valley National Park, the National Park Service provided updates on the damage as park roads remain closed.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:39 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
This year, inflation impacts parents’ back-to-school shopping plans.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:58 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A group of short-term rental hosts is suing Clark County over a recently passed ordinance regulating the rentals.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:16 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A mortuary transporter who removes and transports the deceased records and posts videos during the transport from several funeral homes and crematories throughout the Las Vegas valley.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:54 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Tonight we’re hearing from Ukrainian refugee teenagers enrolled at local schools who are getting ready to start a new chapter with a new language.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 2:02 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
More people are donating plasma to cover costs, new donors can receive $100 per donation.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 10:45 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Thursday evening’s storm brought intense wind near Nellis Air Force Base where lightening and rain followed.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 12:57 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A child is recovering inside the intensive care unit after a near-drowning. The child’s grandfather said this was a human mistake.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:17 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
High school students are opening their eyes to the profession of nursing, UNLV School of Nursing is hosting their biggest summer camp yet.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 10:57 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Tonight a local charter school hosted a candlelight vigil for two middle school students they lost in one week - in separate but tragic ways.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:01 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Striking new images show just how much the drought has affected Lake Mead, spokesperson from Southern Nevada Water Authority breaks down which states use the most and the least.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 6:19 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
You won’t escape the heat by going to Laughlin where temperatures could reach 118, but you can cool off in the flowing Colorado River.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 9:04 AM PDT
|By Elaine Emerson and Lauren Martinez
A real estate agent was attacked after the suspect toured a model home she was showing, according to an arrest report by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 9:42 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A stormy day in the desert included heavy downpours, gusty winds and lightening, at one point NV Energy was reporting over 12,000 customers without power, including the Galleria Mall in Henderson.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:38 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Tourists and locals saw increased security while at the Fremont Street Experience this weekend after two recent shootings.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 10:40 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Time is running out for a North Las Vega girl battling an aggressive form of bone cancer, she traveled to abroad for treatment but due to unforeseen circumstances she’s now stuck in Germany struggling to find a way home.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 10:36 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
A powerful dust devil brought pool day at a resort on the strip to a halt, one pool goer captured the aftermath.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 7:36 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Residents once thought a new casino plus plenty of stores were coming, but now plans have pivoted to homes and the master developer is explaining why.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:12 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
From waitlists to bidding wars, the hot housing market is seeing a cooling trend after a sudden rise in interest rates.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 10:38 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
Here in the valley, Planned Parenthood Nevada is speaking out to commit to abortion access.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 11:41 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
On Wednesday federal agents presented a warrant to Nevada GOP chairman Michael McDonald, according to the AP the Justice Department appears to be ramping up its investigation into those supporting Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 11:04 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
There’s a misconception those in the military or retired automatically get dental care, a statewide program is trying to get the word out they can off free dental care to 40,000 low income veterans in Southern Nevada.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 6:12 AM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
At least 100 people are displaced after a massive fire burned buildings and cars in downtown Las Vegas Sunday. Fire officials are calling it the largest fire in city limits for the past 25 years.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 11:11 PM PDT
|By Lauren Martinez
The family of an on-duty security guard is speaking out after he was shot from an attempted shoplifting of a sweater, police release details on suspect out of California.
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