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
Prince George's County teachers look to oust superintendent following vote of no confidence
The Prince George's County teachers union held a vote of no confidence on Wednesday, aiming to remove the school district's superintendent, Millard House II.
Hundreds attend memorial for Israeli Embassy workers killed outside Capital Jewish Museum
The D.C. community came together Wednesday night in unity, honoring the lives of two Israeli Embassy employees murdered last week at the Capital Jewish Museum.
Ongoing Purple Line construction leaves businesses struggling in DC
Businesses along the Purple Line corridor are continuing to struggle after years of ongoing construction. The Purple Line Light Rail project is set to connect Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
Maryland AG continues investigation into deadly police-involved shooting at National Harbor
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is launching an independent investigation just one day after an officer-involved shooting in Prince George's County. Police are looking into a stabbing and fire as part of the investigation.
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.