Janelle joined ABC7 in February 2003 as a news reporter. She covered a wide range of issues including crime, politics and transportation. Her reports have included the deadly Paso Robles earthquake on the Central Coast, the Balco Steroid Scandal and the inauguration ceremony of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

She was also assigned to cover the Scott Peterson murder trial, where she provided extensive live reports. Her daily trial notes from inside the courtroom were posted on abc7news.com and read by people as far away as South America and Europe.

Prior to joining ABC7, Janelle worked in Portland, Oregon where she anchored one of the city's top rated morning shows. Her many reporting assignments included the violent WTO protests in Seattle and the Thurston High School Shooting. She was also honored for her coverage of a massive landslide that destroyed dozens of homes in Washington State. Besides Portland, Janelle has worked in Salinas, California and Medford, Oregon. But she is a Bay Area native and thrilled to be home.

Janelle graduated from University of California, San Diego where she studied Communication and Economics. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Janelle enjoys working with the Asian community. She also dedicates her time to cancer education and awareness. In her spare time, Janelle enjoys swimming, skiing and playing the piano, which she has done since the age of 3.

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