Danielle Smith is a digital content producer at NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles. The Southern California native covers breaking news, public safety and community stories throughout the region.
Before joining the LA stations, Danielle worked at the NBC-Telemundo duopoly in San Diego as a digital media producer for three years.
She graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a specialization in web development.
The Latest
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Show suspended at Head Trip Festival in Indio due to severe weather
Festivalgoers said they were told to leave the Empire Polo Club outdoor event venue and return to their cars and camps.
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California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China arrested by FBI
In 2025, Wanying “Heather” Zhang allegedly went to Seattle and, following orders from Chinese officials, surveilled a Taiwanese government official’s close relative.
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Identities of pilot and nurse killed in Catalina Island medical chopper crash revealed
Three people died and two were injured when the REACH Air Medical Services helicopter went down in the water about a mile from Avalon.
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Medical helicopter that crashed off Catalina Island reportedly departed from Oceanside
The incident involved a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter that departed Oceanside at around 6:41 p.m., according to Flightradar, a live flight-tracking website.
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2 dead, 2 hurt, 1 missing after medical helicopter crash off Catalina Island
Crews are still searching for the patient who was being transported off the island, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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Solo sailor stranded on boat for 1 month during trip from Catalina Island to Hawaii
A solo sailor from California was rescued this week after being stranded at sea for about a month during his venture to voyage across the Pacific for the first time. On June 7, 39-year-old Kai Sato left from Catalina Island to sail to Hawaii, NBC affiliate KHNL of Honolulu, Hawaii, reported Saturday. Nearly two weeks in, things took an unexpected...
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Small bear caught on video wandering into office in San Bernardino County
The Crestline Village Water District office got a surprise visit on Wednesday afternoon.
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One of Jackie and Shadow's bald eaglets leaves nest area after accidental fledge
One of Jackie and Shadow’s bald eaglets accidentally fledged Sunday morning, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
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Hourslong shelter-in-place order lifted for Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Firefighters responded to a fire Wednesday afternoon at a commercial building in Boyle Heights.
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Garden Grove toxic chemical tank will likely leak or explode, fire officials say
A leak in a large holding tank prompted a hazmat response and evacuations in Garden Grove on Thursday, officials said.
