Tracey Leong is a reporter for NBC4 News, joining the team in 2022.
Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, she is proud to cover the stories of the people, businesses, and events that shape her hometown. With a deep connection to the area, Leong brings a unique perspective and a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and storytelling.
Her journalism career has taken her across the country, working as an anchor and reporter in Humboldt County and Redding, CA, Baltimore, MD, and Seattle, WA. These experiences have sharpened her storytelling skills, deepening her belief in the power of local journalism to inform, connect, and create change. She is passionate about shedding light on stories that matter, with a strong focus on issues affecting the Asian American community, animal welfare, and social justice.
Beyond the newsroom, Leong enjoys connecting with the community and exploring creative outlets. In her free time, she loves traveling to new places, painting, and spending time with her adventurous pup, Bella Bean.
Leong earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Cal Poly Pomona.
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Loved ones remember Culver City bus driver fatally shot by passenger in Mar Vista
They’re also demanding action — calling for stronger safety measures to protect bus drivers and prevent similar tragedies.
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Large bear continuously roams Altadena neighborhood
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SoCal braces for possible elevated surf, coastal flooding from Hurricane Polo
High tides will steadily increase and are expected to peak Monday and Tuesday at around 7 feet, nearly a foot above astronomical tides due to the ongoing effects of El Niño, according to the National Weather Service.
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2 homes destroyed in La Habra Heights brush fire
The Palos Fire started Monday afternoon in the community near the Orange and Los Angeles County border.
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Dog pepper-sprayed during Lake Balboa home break-in, police say
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Malibu declares local emergency over sinkhole at beachfront home
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President Trump champions federal tax incentive for entertainment industry
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to create a federal tax incentive aimed at helping the film and television industry. Movie and television productions have been leaving the United States for places that offer more financial incentives. The president said he is hoping to change that. In a post on Truth Social, he said in part, “Hollywood is a Complete…
