Serene Branson
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Serene is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the recipient of the Frank Shakespeare Award for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area and proud Bruin, Serene is thrilled to be reporting on stories in her hometown.
Serene previously worked at the CBS affiliate in Sacramento, where she had the opportunity to cover state politics and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. She was one of only a handful of media witnesses chosen to watch the execution of convicted killer Clarence Ray Allen at San Quentin State prison. Serene also landed an exclusive interview with one of the few sexually violent predators released from the Atascadero State Mental Hospital. She has covered some of California’s largest natural disasters including wildfires and floods.
Serene started her career as an intern at KCAL 9. She has also worked as a reporter/anchor in Palm Springs and a reporter in Santa Barbara. When she’s not working Serene enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with her family and friends.
Ex-LAPD Homicide Detective Arrested In Wife’s 2006 Hawaii Slaying
A retired LAPD homicide detective has been arrested in the fatal beating of his wife in Hawaii six years ago after being long suspected of the crime.
Chefs Unite To Fight Calif. Ban On Foie Gras
Some famous chefs staged a food fight in Santa Monica Monday night, battling a new state law that bans foie gras, a popular French delicacy that some people say involves animal cruelty.
New Allegations Emerge About Marilyn Monroe’s Final Hours
Fifty years after Marilyn Monroe’s death, questions still remain. Did Monroe take her own life or did someone take it for her?
Controversial Author Says O.J. Didn’t Kill But Knows Who Did
A controversial new book makes several stunning claims about the Nicole Brown Simpson/Ron Goldman murders in 1994.
LA On Heightened Alert For Anniversary Of Osama Bin Laden’s Death
Police in Los Angeles and across the country went into a heightened state of alert Monday night, the day before the first anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death.
Widow Of Postal Worker Killed On Duty Wants Justice, Policy Changes
A Lawndale widow Wednesday night demanded justice for her husband, who was killed while delivering U.S. mail by a man driving a “bandit” taxi without a driver’s license.
Relatives Of 2 Slain USC Students Fly In From China To Meet With Investigators
The parents of the two USC students who were fatally shot near campus have flown in from China, authorities reported.
Officials On The Hunt For Chino Bank Robber Recently Dubbed ‘The AK-47 Bandit’
Officials are on the hunt for a bank robber in Chino recently dubbed the “AK-47 bandit.”
Burglars Targeting Gold In Upscale Toluca Lake Neighborhood
Residents of an affluent Toluca Lake neighborhood were on alert Wednesday night following a rash of burglaries that police said targeted gold.
FBI Takes Out LA Billboards To Catch Suspected Child Predator
The FBI is going after a suspected child predator, who may be in Los Angeles, by plastering his face across local billboards.
Postal Worker Dies After Legs Severed In Freak Fatal Accident
A 31-year-old postal worker died Wednesday after his legs were severed in a freak accident Tuesday in Boyle Heights, police said.
Pinterest Among Fastest Growing Social Media Sites Among Women
It’s being called “Facebook on steroids”. The hot new social media site called Pinterest already has millions of users.
Human Remains Found In Long Beach Backyard
Investigators in Long Beach have discovered a body buried in a backyard of a residence at Long Beach Boulevard and 68th Way.
Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers Hope To Save Big
As the clock counts down to Christmas Day, retailers are wooing last-minute shoppers.
‘Black Friday’ Sales Starting Earlier This Year
For years retailers have offered tremendous deals on black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — but there is a new trend underway to lure customers into stores even earlier.
Calendar Of Events
Film Fest to Benefit CA State Parks
Paramount Studios, Hollywood
Saturday, May 5>>more info
