Luz Pena
A notebook: blank pages waiting to be filled with ideas, stories, and memories. The medium remains constant, but with time the stories change. At age 11, the pages were filled with childhood memories from my hometown in Barranquilla, Colombia. At age 12, the memories and adventures stopped and were replaced with simple words and phrases: "Hello", "My name is Luz", "I'm from Colombia". My notebook became my tool to learn English as a young immigrant to the US. Today, my notebook is for our community, where each blank page is an opportunity to give someone a voice. What's your story?
I've worked in the NY, LA, and SF markets. In the Bay, I was a video journalist for Univision 14. In Los Angeles, I was a reporter, host and digital correspondent for Fox Spanish national network, and Fox Sports/Fox Deportes. In New York, I was a reporter for the FoxNews.com platform.
Throughout my journalism career, I've been honored with 9 Emmys, a Society of Professional Journalist - excellence in journalism award, a L.A Press Club Award, and named one of the top 40 Latinos in American Media by the Huff Post. I graduated from Hofstra University in New York with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.
I'm thrilled to be part of the ABC7 news team and would love to tell your story! Reach out anytime on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Luz's Stories
SF names new Department of Homelessness director as city faces $643 million deficit
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the appointment of Mike Levine as the new executive director of the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, a move city leaders say comes at a critical moment in addressing homelessness. Levine will take over the department as the current director, Shireen McSpadden, prepares to retire at the end of June.
SoMa residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area
Fed up with the "concentration" of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood, a group of neighbors are now asking the state for help.
Serial rapist who posed as SF rideshare driver convicted, faces more than 100 years in prison
A man accused of posing as a rideshare driver in San Francisco and raping four women in the last decade is set to spend more than 100 years in prison. "After many years of waiting, justice has finally been served," said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
Teen reunites with UCSF surgeon who saved him as a fetus, 18 years later
It's a full circle moment for a patient and the doctor he met before anyone else. "I'm grateful that I'm here standing," said 18-year-old Mason Ellinger.
25-year-old accused of killing girlfriend in SF home out on bail: 'Random and horrible tragedy'
It's still unclear what happened inside the Sunset home. According to the 25-year-old's attorney, the couple, who just moved in together, had finished their first meal. Shortly afterwards, a bullet went through the wall and struck 22-year-old Samantha Emge as she showered.
Windsurfer collides with gray whale on SF bay; scientist raises concerns over marine life safety
A dramatic collision between a windsurfer and a gray whale on the San Francisco Bay is now raising questions about marine safety.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder on leave due to mental health condition; her staff set to take over
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder's office revealed she has been navigating a mental health condition.
EXCLUSIVE: Woman rescued from SF cliff shares survival story, thanks first responders
"My destiny was gone in one minute." It was a dramatic rescue that has now been viewed over a million times - a woman wearing a bikini holding on for dear life on the side of a San Francisco cliff. Maxime Rancourt is now sharing her side of the survival story.
San Francisco's new law could put street food vendors out of business: 'This is our job'
The new law requires San Francisco street vendors to use carts instead of tables that have a handwashing station and fridge - something that can cost $8,000 to $10,000 - money that many vendors say they don't have.
Suspect who murdered Lafayette man with hatchet was in prison for assault in 2020: court records
The suspect accused of killing a Lafayette resident with a hatchet last Saturday made his court appearance on Wednesday. And the district attorney's office revealed he had a prior conviction.
