Samantha Cortese is an anchor for KTLA, a local news station in Los Angeles, California. With a focus on reporting on local news and events, Samantha covers a range of topics including politics, crime, entertainment, and community issues. Her work has also been featured on Newschannel 9-KTSM.
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Los Angeles, California, United States (Local)
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Samantha's coverage spans local events and evolving stories, with a focus on entertainment and family-related topics. She is likely to be interested in pitches related to local events in Los Angeles, especially those involving entertainment, community gatherings, or human interest stories.
For relevant outreach, consider providing access to unique local events or personalities within the Los Angeles area that align with her coverage themes. Additionally, if you have insights into developing stories related to crime or ongoing investigations in the region, she may be receptive to such information.
Given Samantha’s connection to Los Angeles and California as a whole, pitches should emphasize their relevance within this geographic area.
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As the Israel-Palestinian war intensifies, communities across Southern California are rallying in support of innocent lives lost and affected overseas. Los Angeles is home to the second-largest Jew…
By: Samantha Cortese, Pablo Chacon, Kareen Wynter, Tammy Chan
Lanco frontman Brandon Lancaster joined us live from Sioux Falls, SD to discuss the band’s latest EP, “Run, Run, Baby.” The multi-platinum-selling country group is currently on to…
By: Samantha Cortese, Myja Gary
After a four-year hiatus, the west Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is returning Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The city will celebrate on a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny Dr…
By: Tony Kurzweil, Samantha Cortese
A suspected carjacking attempt ended with one person being shot in the San Gabriel Valley as the driver took to the freeways and fled to Encino Wednesday night. The shooting was reported shortly be…
By: Samantha Cortese, Will Conybeare
A task force comprised of federal, state and local law enforcement officials conducted a sting operation on an international drug trafficking ring that transported drugs across the United States and Canada by way of Southern California.
Although Los Angeles doesn’t have a team playing in the Super Bowl this year, a relatively short drive or an even shorter flight makes going to Las Vegas a real possibility for some Southern Califo…
By: Marc Sternfield, Samantha Cortese
Video captured the moment at least two bystanders helped subdue one of the suspects in Wednesday's shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally in Kansas City that left one person dead and wounded at least 15 others.
By: Lu Parker, Tammy Chan, Pablo Chacon, Samantha Cortese
He is a one-man pop-punk project known for his infectious songs.Games We Play is back with a brand-new single ahead of the release of his debut album and L.A. show. Games We Play, whose real name i…
Hollywood, CA – (WIVT/WBGH) – Each year, our parent company Nexstar Media marks Women's History Month by recognizing the extraordinary contributions of women across the country.
By: Samantha Cortese, Marc Sternfield
Posted: Updated: With the news that prosecutors in Arizona have filed extortion charges against a woman who accused Trevor Bauer of
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