Laura Garcia Biography
Laura Garcia is a multiple award winning journalist currently working as a co-anchor weekday mornings, “Today in the Bay”. And also NBC Bay Area’s midday show alongside Marcus Washington. She joined the station in 2000.
Laura Garcia Career
Garcia began her career in broadcasting in Channel 30 in San Francisco as a Production Assistant and earned her first Emmy there. She then moved on to anchor and report in Fresno, California. Before joining NBC Bay Area , she was an investigative reporter and anchor in KPHO Phoenix, Arizona
Garcia discovered her love of journalism when she was in high school. She was part of YMCA Youth in Government club and spent some time in Sacramento making bills and even establishing laws. In addition, there was a media aspect and they had professionals assisting the students and that is when she got interested in the industry.
While there, Garcia received The Associated Press Reporter of the Year Award along with numerous Emmy and Associated Press awards for reporting and writing. Furthermore, her fondest achievement is accepting an Emmy award in San Francisco for best daytime broadcast. In addition, she is a recipient of Best Daytime Newscast Award in the Bay Area by the Bay Area Women in Radio and Television.
Garcia participates in several organizations. She is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and is on the Board of Trustees for her alma mater. Garcia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and Government from Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga. In addition, she also serves on the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society. As well as the Board of the Catholic Professional Business Club.
In her spare time, depending on the season, Garcia enjoys golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is the proud mother of triplets Katherine, Claire and Jack.
Laura Garcia Age
She was born in Porterville, California on 5 March 1969 and is now 55 years old.
Laura Garcia Height
She stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Laura Garcia Education
Garcia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and Government from Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga.
Laura Garcia Family
She was born and raised in Porterville, California. Her parents, Mike and Ruth Garcia, were owners of the old Cassidy’s Shoes on Main Street, a family business the Garcia’s got out of a few years ago. Her father just turned 90 years old and sadly her mom passed on over 16 years ago. She was raised with three siblings including her sister Cindy.
Laura Garcia Husband
Garcia tied the knot for a second time in 2021. She divorced her first husband Brent Cannon, an evening news anchor in 2016 over claims of domestic abuse. They were married for 19 years and are parents to triplets Katherine, Claire and Jack.
Laura Garcia Children
She is the proud mother of teenage triplets Katherine, Claire and Jack from her first marriage and they were born in April 2009.
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