Ellen Leyva to Retire After Nearly 30 Years as ABC7 News Anchor

The longtime KABC anchor announced her decision to step down, reflecting on her impactful career and plans for the future.

Ellen Leyva, a trusted anchor at Los Angeles' KABC7, will retire after 29 years at the station, where she co-anchored the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.
Leyva joined ABC7 in 1995, starting as a health reporter before transitioning to anchor roles, becoming a prominent figure in Southern California broadcast journalism.
She has been recognized for her contributions, including her induction into the Walter Cronkite School of Broadcast Journalism's Hall of Fame and receiving the Hispanic Media Coalition's Impact Award for Excellence in Television.
Leyva's career highlights include co-hosting Oscars red carpet coverage, flying with the Blue Angels, and advocating for mental health services and community causes like AIDS Walk Los Angeles.
Her final broadcast date has not been announced, but she plans to remain on air for several months to bid farewell to viewers and colleagues.