Regina Yurrita
Regina Yurrita was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She recently moved from San Diego to DC. In San Diego she focused on covering stories affecting the southern border, including the end of title 42. She eventually became the early morning news reporter where she covered breaking news and crime.
Regina started her career in Palm Springs during the pandemic, where she focused on stories about farm laborers.
Regina is the type to easily talk about current events and politics, even at the dinner table. In her off time, she likes to go to yoga, is into reading and baking sourdough. She’s happy that her starter made it with her from SD to DC.
Most importantly, Regina is excited to be a part of the FOX 5 DC team. She is looking forward to getting to know her colleagues and the wonderful community of the DMV area.
The latest from Regina Yurrita
More pushback against new data centers across DMV
Pushback against new data center development is growing across the D.C. region, with the latest unfolding in Alexandria, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland.
Truck crashes into Sterling home after attempted federal traffic stop
A truck crashed into a home in Sterling, Virginia, after a pursuit initiated by federal agents.
6-year-old hospitalized after near-drowning during summer camp in D.C.
A 6-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after a near-drowning incident at a summer sports camp in Northwest D.C.
Tension in Loudoun County as proposed power line project heads to Virginia Supreme Court
A controversial power line project is creating tension in Loudoun County as it heads to the Virginia Supreme Court.
Loudoun County moves to demolish burned townhome nearly 1 year after deadly fire
A burned out home in Sterling, Virginia is a standing reminder about a deadly fire that left a woman dead, neighbors said.
Maryland AG investigates fatal police shooting of Rockville man in Gaithersburg
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Gaithersburg.
Fairfax County considers major boundary change for new high school amid parent frustration
Fairfax County school leaders are considering major boundary changes that could affect where thousands of students go to school as the district prepares to open its first new high school in 20 years.
Judge rules temporary injunction on new Virginia gun laws applies statewide
A circuit court judge has ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new Virginia gun laws applies statewide, expanding a legal battle over the state's newly passed firearms restrictions.
Heat wave threatens DMV July 4th events; fire officials warn of safety risks
With Fourth of July celebrations just days away, communities across the D.C. region are keeping a close eye on the weather as high temperatures threaten to impact holiday festivities.
Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool
Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.