Regular A-block

Role: Writing, Producing, Boothing

5pm show from August 12, 2026. A normal day that highlights my showcasing, writing, stacking and teases.

Brush fire closes Interstate 5

Role: Writing, Producing, Boothing

I led the 5pm show with breaking news on a wildfire impacting traffic along a busy stretch of highway and prompting evacuations in the area. I utilized live ALERTCalifornia camera, CAL FIRE evacuation mapping, and succinct graphics to inform viewers quickly and effectively. I gave three additional updates in the show, each focusing on different aspects of the fire: Traffic, Evacuations, and new video from someone driving by the fire.

Countdown to USMNT World Cup Match

Role: Writing, Producing, Boothing

During this show I had to coordinate two live teams, one in Los Angeles and another in Bakersfield. During our first hit in Los Angeles the picture quality was poor towards the end, but we were able to pivot to weather. I pushed viewers to watch the game using countdown clock graphics and lower thirds detailing where and when to watch.

Continuing Coverage: Deadly B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base

Role: Writing, Producing, Boothing

These clips show how a breaking story develops throughout the week. This story had both local and national attention, so it was important to follow up and update viewers.

Hostage Situation in Bakersfield

Role: Writing, Producing, Boothing

This breaking story happened on the same day as California’s primary election. At the beginning of the day, I thought I knew what to expect, but that quickly changed when the hostage story broke. On a normal day, the hostage story would be wall-to-wall coverage. Instead, I had to balance it with important election information, while trimming nearly everything else.

Victims detail alleged abuse by Cesar Chavez

Role: Writing, Producing, Boothing

This A-block showcases my ability to build up team coverage on a serious topic. The specially made open and other graphics were requested by me.

Chad Bianco denies using word ‘swindled’ during CNN debate, KBAK interview shows otherwise

CSU Bakersfield campus placed on lockdown after shooting threat

Teen arrested one year later for allegedly shooting 15-year-old

DOJ to monitor California polls, including Kern County

CSUB coach arrested for trafficking woman across 3 states

Inmate claims personal motive in attack of suspected child abuser

Court documents reveal horrific abuse leading to death of 8-year-old girl

Court documents reveal Kern County Supervisor believed her husband would kill her

“You’re an idiot!”: City council clash over $1,000 subscription amid budget crisis

Bus overturns after crossing railroad tracks in Lancaster, leaves 20 injured

Plan to reopen California City prison as ICE holding facility

Suspects charged in jewelry heist considered to be largest in U.S. history

Cesar Chavez’s family reacts to possible US Naval Ship rename

Senate Republicans propose sale of of public land including in KRV

Family of critically ill girl faces deportation, fears losing life-saving U.S. care

Bakersfield protesters rally against Trump administration on Presidents Day

Manhunt for Delano fugitive intensifies after deadly shootout in Tijuana

Man arrested for allegedly taking severed leg from train crash in Wasco

Protester threatens to ‘murder’ Bakersfield city leaders during council meeting

USGS: 5.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Kern County