Last Updated on: 6th July 2025, 10:47 pm
Willa Sandmeyer
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Veteran broadcast journalist: With over three decades of experience, Willa has worked in both television and radio across Southern California kclu.org+13kclu.org+13linkedin.com+13.
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TV reporter in L.A.: She reported for major Los Angeles stations—identified as “channels 2, 5 and 9” ( including KTLA Channel 5)—covering significant events like wildfires, El Niño storms, the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the 2005 La Conchita landslide localnewstalk.net+2kclu.org+2kcrw.com+2.
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Award-winning: Earned multiple Emmys, Associated Press awards, and the AP’s Mark Twain Award for excellence.
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Radio anchor at KCLU: Joined KCLU in 2012 as a reporter and fill‑in anchor. Became the full-time Morning Edition host in 2015, and since June 2023 she serves as a fill-in host.
Video Spotlight
Here’s a video of Willa reporting in the LA area, demonstrating her on-camera presence:
Willa Sandmeyer is a distinguished Los Angeles journalist with a rich history in television and radio. She’s known for her comprehensive coverage of significant Southern California events—from natural disasters to community stories—and has earned numerous journalism honors. Currently (2025), she continues to contribute to KCLU Radio
Emmy Winner