Christina Lopez
Christina earned her master's degree in Journalism from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. Shortly after graduation, she accepted a position as an ABC News Fellow in New York City. The year-long program offered Christina a unique tour of duty inside one of the industry's leading news organizations, where she rotated between various programs within the news division. She began as an overnight producer for Good Morning America. She wrote 120 articles as a digital reporter for ABC News Digital -- earning her first Edward R. Murrow award for her coverage of volunteers rebuilding a neighborhood in Far Rockaway in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Her time as a fellow concluded when she produced long-form stories for both 20/20, including the week-long manhunt for the Boston Bomber and reports for Nightline.
Soon after the fellowship program was through, Christina was offered a full-time staff position with 20/20 as an Associate Producer. It was a full circle moment for the small-town girl from the San Joaquin Valley because she had grown up watching the veteran news program with her family.
Christina has worked as a reporter, anchor, and producer in local and network television news. Her career has also included work with NBC Nightly News in New York. Her work has been featured in The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Diego Union-Tribune, ABC News and NBC News. Christina earned her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Point Loma Nazarene University.
When she's not breaking news, Christina enjoys spending quality time with her incredible husband, José, and their two children, Andres and Lourdes.
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Christina's Stories
Fentanyl-related homicide conviction in Madera County
A man has been sentenced in what the Madera County District Attorney's Office is calling its first-ever fentanyl-related homicide conviction.
Standing up and supporting Central Valley women veterans
Women veterans from as far north as Merced and as far south as Bakersfield convened for the 10th annual Central Valley Women's Stand Up.
Tulare County ready for rain, monitoring local roads and waterways
The City of Visalia is prepared to handle the onslaught of wet weather hitting the South Valley.
Gas prices up 17 cents this week in Fresno
The average is now $4.57 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That's exactly 30 cents higher cents than last month.
City of Madera holds ''Welcoming City'' discussion
The City of Madera is considering new ways to show support for its immigrant community.
Valley demonstrators stand in solidarity for 'Day Without Immigrants'
From the campus of UC Merced to the streets of Sanger, dozens of demonstrations showed the impact of "A Day Without Immigrants" on Monday.
Police investigating possible hate incident at Edison High School
An investigation is underway after a possible hate incident and theft at a southwest Fresno high school.
New strain of bird flu detected in Merced County
As the price for a carton of eggs continues to soar nationwide, so does the number of bird flu cases. Now, a new variant has been detected in Merced County.
Kings SPCA forced to close due to lack of funding and inflation
The Kings SPCA is shuttering its doors after they say they've done all they can to remain open.
Federal DEI employees placed on leave as Trump's administration dismantles programs
Some federal workers are now on paid leave as President Trump's executive order dismantles Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives.