Shirin Rajaee
Who would have thought this California girl would be living in D.C.? What an amazing opportunity! I'm so thrilled to be here.
I remember years ago, before I even landed my first job in news, my brother and I visited D.C. as he was interviewing for medical school. I fell in love with the energy of this beautiful, vibrant and diverse city. My brother even videotaped me doing mock news reports in front of the White House for my résumé tape. Now, it's pretty amazing to see that story come full circle.
I got my start in news working behind the scenes at CNN in Los Angeles (my hometown). I owe a lot to my CNN family who believed in me, trained me and who ultimately helped launch my career.
This is not an easy job, and I hold a lot of respect and gratitude for those who have helped shape me into the journalist I am today.
I joined FOX 5 in January 2020 as the weekend evening anchor and nightside reporter. Before I got here, for the past four years, I was the weeknight evening anchor/reporter for KOVR CBS in Sacramento, where I covered state politics and big breaking news stories, including the Northern California wildfires, mass shootings in Gilroy and Las Vegas as well as immigration and terrorism stories. Prior to CBS, I was an anchor/reporter for KEYT ABC in Santa Barbara.
I would say my favorite person to interview has been Oprah. The story that has had the biggest impact on me was the nearly two years of continuous coverage of the controversial police shooting of Stephon Clark in Sacramento that drew national attention.
On a personal note, I come from a big Iranian and Middle Eastern family. (Think My Big Fat Greek Wedding!) My parents and brother's family live in Los Angeles.
I also just recently got engaged! Which means, yes, I'm in full-blown wedding planning mode, counting down to our 2020 summer wedding in San Diego! Things are a bit crazy! My fiancé and I were competing anchors in Sacramento, but now we play nice on the same team. We're so excited to check out all the sites and history D.C. has to offer.
I'm a big foodie and I'm always looking for a good concert or live music event! If anyone has suggestions, please hit me up!
The latest from Shirin Rajaee
DC AG suing landlord over poor living conditions: 'Mountains of trash,' bedbugs, drugs, guns
Dozens of tenants in D.C. have been forced to leave their homes after the city deemed their building unsafe and unlivable. Now, there’s a lawsuit from the Attorney General’s office against the landlord.
Caught on camera: Thieves steal tires off of car in Largo parking lot
Video sent to FOX 5 shows thieves brazenly stealing tires off of cars in broad daylight in the parking lot of a Prince George's County hotel. Now police are investigating.
DC opening new hospital in Southeast to close long-standing gap in healthcare access
A brand-new hospital is set to open its doors in a matter of days in Ward 8, aiming to close long-standing gaps in healthcare access.
New bill aims to curb price gouging by secondary ticket sellers in DC
A new bill introduced in Washington, D.C., is quickly gaining support as part of a major push to protect concertgoers from price-gouging by secondary ticket sellers. The proposed legislation, which was unveiled Tuesday, seeks to directly address the rising cost of tickets being resold at outrageous prices.
US Attorney General directs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
The U.S. Attorney General has issued a directive to prosecutors to seek the death penalty in the case of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting and killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last December. This decision has raised questions about the rarity of such a move and its implications for the case.
Outrage sparked online after video shows dirt bike, ATV riders going through WWII memorial
A video circulating online has sparked outrage, especially among veterans, after it shows a group of ATV and dirt bike riders violating the sanctity of the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C.
New program will help fired federal workers find jobs with Maryland public schools
There’s a major push in Maryland to recruit fired federal workers into the teaching field.
DC Attorney General investigating strip club owners accused of violating workers' rights
D.C.’s Attorney General is cracking down on what they’re calling abusive and illegal practices at a popular adult entertainment venue in Mount Vernon Triangle.
ICE raids increase in northern Virginia, causing concern among several communities
Immigration enforcement activity continues to make waves in northern Virginia, with more ICE raids taking place this morning, prompting strong reactions from the Arlington community.
Maryland offering grants to businesses impacted by Purple Line construction
Struggling businesses along the Purple Line corridor may get some relief with a grant program being offered through the Maryland state government. Some are already applying but who's eligible and how much funding can you potentially get?