Velena Jones is a Reporter and fill-in anchor at NBC Bay Area. She covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest, world news, social issues, and business, with a particular focus on crime, governance, and animal welfare. Velena's work has been featured in CBS Local Digital Media, Yahoo Sports, and NBC News, showcasing her commitment to informing the public on pressing issues.
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Velena's coverage predominantly focuses on local news, with an emphasis on crime, government & politics, and evolving stories in the Oakland and wider California area. She frequently covers breaking news and government announcements.
Given her focus on local issues, Velena is likely to be receptive to pitches that highlight community initiatives or activism in the Bay Area, as well as interviews with relevant figures regarding ongoing criminal cases or political developments at a local level.
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Hundreds of shoppers are expected to attend the third annual Blackout Holiday Market in Oakland.
By: Velena Jones
The owner of an Oakland business is fed up after thieves targeted his store again just two months after the last break-in.
An East Bay business owner is calling for stricter penalties in Alameda County to deter thieves from targeting similar stores.
Oakland city leaders will meet on Monday to discuss a report outlining the framework for balancing a $129 million deficit.
Police are searching for a person who shot and killed a bike rider in Concord.
A political shake-up is about to take place in Oakland. Tuesday is Mayor Sheng Thao's final day in office after being recalled in the November election.
Oakland’s city council debated ways to fill a $129 million hole in the city’s budget during a meeting on Tuesday. They are expected to make a decision by Tuesday night.
By: Kiley Russell Bay, Velena Jones
The Oakland City Council moved forward Tuesday with a plan to tackle its roughly $130 million budget deficit with major cuts to several departments, including police and fire services.
Vallejo rapper and entrepreneur LaRussell is going back to school with his newest music video.
By: Velena Jones
Several Oakland police officers spent Christmas Eve giving out holiday dinners and gifts to families in need throughout the city.
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