Bianca Ramirez Associate Producer
Bianca Ramirez is an associate producer for KPCC’s award-winning newsroom. Bianca has a minor in Business Entrepreneurship and certificate in professional events planning. While doing her undergrad studies at CSULB, she was a technical adviser and segment producer for Advanced Media Production.
Ramirez grew up in South Los Angeles and still calls the region her home. A first-generation college graduate, she earned a Bachelors of Arts in Broadcast Journalism at Cal State Long Beach in 2008. That same year, she also joined the KPCC team.
Ramirez's favorite quick-getaway destination is Santa Barbara. (She loves that 72-degree-ocean-breeze weather!)
Stories by Bianca Ramirez
Univision adapts to a new generation of Latinos in the US
By Alex Cohen with Bianca Ramirez
While most networks see primetime ratings shrink, one network has been able to boast a 7 percent increase in the key primetime slots: Spanish-language Univision.
LA gun buyback offers gift cards for guns
The city will hold its fourth annual gun buyback event Saturday, offering gun owners $100 and $200 gift cards in exchange for their handguns.
Caine's Arcade prepares to hit the road
By Alex Cohen with Bianca Ramirez
Nine-year-old Caine Monroy built an elaborate arcade filled with games made out of cut-up cardboard boxes and plastic toys; now it's a viral video sensation about to go on tour.
Mexican rockers Maná to break Staples Center record for sold-out shows
By Alex Cohen with Bianca Ramirez
Mexican pop rockers Maná are poised to break the record for most-ever sold out shows at the Staples Center tonight, reflecting the growing popularity of Latin pop music in the U.S.
Latin rock band to break Staples Center record for most sold-out shows
By Bianca Ramirez with Alex Cohen
Wednesday night marks the 11th consecutive sold-out show for the Latin music band Mana and the breaking of the Staples Center's sold-out record.
Will Ryan to perform with Donald and Goofy
By Alex Cohen and Bianca Ramirez
This weekend, Will Ryan and his band, the Cactus Cowboys, will be playing a special set that’s likely to be a big hit with animation buffs.
CA to test HIV prevention pill in attempt to slow spread
By Paige Osburn and Bianca Ramirez
A pill which has long served as treatment for the HIV-positive may now work on double-duty as an HIV preventative
Insects and knights inspire Cirque du Soleil's 'OVO' costumes
By Steve Julian
Costume designer Liz Vandal mixes Renaissance and futuristic styles to create organic costumes for Cirque du Soleil's newest show.
LA County Sheriff's Dept warns of potential fraud related to Japan catastrophe
By Bianca Ramirez
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds people to be aware of possible fraud in solicitations for Japanese earthquake relief efforts.
Riverside mayor vows aid to tsunami-stricken sister city Sendai
By Bianca Ramirez
The city of Riverside is getting ready to send help to its sister city in Japan - Sendai. The coastal city was one of the hardest hit by a tsunami last week in the wake of the magnitude 8.9 earthquake.
Tehachapi wildfire update
By Bianca Ramirez
Governor Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in Kern County where two wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes and forced evacuations.
[Updated] Driver killed in Greyhound bus crash identified, 14 others killed or injured
By Bianca Ramirez
Six people died and a dozen others were injured in a Greyhound bus accident early this morning in Fresno. The bus left Los Angeles Wednesday at 8 p.m. and was on its way to Sacramento with 35 passengers.
