LaMonica Peters
LaMonica started working at KTVU in May 2022. She previously worked at CBS 8 in San Diego, KOMO News & Fox 13 in Seattle, Spectrum News in Buffalo, NY and WCBI in Columbus, MS.
LaMonica was raised in L.A.'s Crenshaw District and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Communication Studies. She was also chosen to be a Knight Digital Media Fellow at UC Berkeley in 2010 and has a M.A. in Theatre Arts from Cal State L.A. LaMonica is currently an Adjunct Asst. Professor at Palomar College, teaching a broadcast & media writing course online. In 2013, she began her collegiate teaching career at Mississippi State University and Mississippi Valley State University.
LaMonica lives in the South Bay, and loves its laidback and tech-influenced feel. She loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, watching sports, spa days and mentoring budding journalists.
The latest from LaMonica Peters
Controversy over transgender player overshadowed season from San Jose State women's volleyball
Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against San Jose State and the NCAA calling for transgender women to be ineligible to play women’s college sports.
New data shows 59% rise in violent crime over the last decade in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale’s Public Safety Officer's Association is sounding the alarm about rising crime in the area.
80 years later, remains of World War II pilot ID'd as Bay Area man
After 80 years, a World War II veteran who went missing in action has been identified, and officials say the man was a Livermore resident.
New superintendent recommends closing seven schools in Alum Rock Union School District
The board will continue hearing from the public until December 2.
Silicon Valley Congress member Anna Eshoo reflects on final days in office
Eshoo is retiring after 32 years of representing Silicon Valley. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo will replace her.
Parents rally over school closures at San Jose's Berryessa Union School District
Parents don’t want high performing schools closed due to budget cuts.
Protesters rally against Trump in San Jose
The coalition of protesters also says it’s standing against anti-immigration policies and continuing support for Palestinians.
Congressional district candidates make last pitch to Silicon Valley voters
Silicon Valley’s District 16 is up for grabs for the first time in over three decades, making it a highly contested race.
Gov. Newsom endorses Evan Low as Dist. 16 congressional candidate
The race has been contentions, including a recount of primary votes.
Vigil held for Santa Clara County dispatcher killed in car crash
Priscilla Jones was killed in a car crash early Monday morning on Hwy 25 in Gilroy.