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
L.A. County fire victims recall evacuation chaos, Red Cross sends volunteers
The American Red Cross says it’s sending volunteers from across the country to Los Angeles County, including staff from the Northern California region.
San Jose to implement new Daylighting road safety improvements in phases
The new law will require vehicles to park at least 20 feet away from the approaching side of all crosswalks.
Pregnant woman killed in Gilroy New Year's Day crash identified
A pregnant woman killed in a car crash on New Year’s Day has been identified as 29-year-old Rachel Marie Gonzalez Gallegos of Gilroy. Her uncle says Gallegos was in the car with her husband and young son when the crash happened.
49ers fan raises $3,000 in honor of Charvarius Ward's daughter
Charvarius Ward’s daughter was born with Down Syndrome and had battled heart problems since birth when she died in October.
CHP preps for New Year's Eve drivers, free rides on public transportation
New Year celebrations will get underway across the Bay Area on Tuesday and CHP wants to remind people that they have other options instead of driving impaired.
New California law will eliminate ATM overdraft fees
Assembly Bill 2017 aims to protect consumers from paying a fee when withdrawals are declined immediately.
Christmas in the Park draws thousands to San Jose
For over 40 years, Christmas in the Park in San Jose has been transformed into a winter wonderland that people can walk through free of charge.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion after no Christmas Eve winner
No one won the Mega Millions Christmas Eve jackpot Tuesday night.
Santa Cruz County on edge as high surf and flooding threats linger on Christmas Eve
The National Weather Service on Christmas Eve warned of dangerous, large-breaking waves of up to 35 feet in Santa Cruz county. Its latest high surf warning will be in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Capitola Village closed, beachfront evacuated during high surf warning
North of Sunset State Beach in Capitola, part of the Village shopping center was closed down Monday as a precaution and other low-lying areas were also evacuated.