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Laura Cannon Garcia - All You Need to Know About NBC's Journalist

sajju Published On Tue Jun 01 2021   Modified On Tue Jun 01 2021
Laura Cannon Garcia - All You Need to Know About NBC's Journalist

Laura Cannon Garcia (5th March 1969 in Porterville, California, the United States of America) is an Emmy award-winning American news reporter, broadcaster, and journalist.

Currently, she is serving as a morning host on the show called 'Today in the bay' for the NBC Bay Area, KNTV. Previously, Garcia has worked for Channel 30 of San Francisco, and KPHO in Phoenix, Arizona.

Early Life, Parents, & Education:

Garcia was born on 5th March 1969 in Porterville, California, the United States of America. She is the daughter of her parents, Mike Garcia and Ruth Garcia. In addition, she has three siblings whose name is not identified.

Laura Garcia's Father Source: Instagram

As per her DOB, she belongs to the birth sign Pisces. By nationality, she is an American and belongs to the white ethnicity.

Talking about her education, Laura attended St. mary's College in 1987 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Government in 1991.

Personal Life & Past Relationships:

Laura Cannon Garcia is currently engaged to her fiance named Marcus. She posted a picture of her engagement ring on the social site on 30th September 2019. 

However, there is no further information about her fiance. Previously, Cannon tied the wedding knot with anchor and host, Brent Cannon Schweigert in 1997. 

Laura Garcia's Ex-husband and kids Source: Instagram

They first met in San Francisco and started dating each other. The former couple shared three children named Jack Schweigert, Katherine Schweigert, and Claire Schweigert. The ex-couple separated and divorced in 2016, the reason being Brent's abusive behavior that she had to bear the pain of physical assault.

Professional Life & Career:

After her college, Laura pursued her career as an assistant broadcaster on Channel 30 of San Francisco. After that, she went to KPHO in Phoenix, Arizona to work as an investigative reporter. 

Laura Garcia reporting news for NBC with her co-host Source: Instagram

Similarly, the award-winning journalist is currently serving as a morning host on the show called 'Today in the bay' for the NBC Bay Area, KNTV. 

Awards & Achievements:

Laura Garcia's Award Source: Instagram

The American broadcaster has been awarded the Associated Press Reporter of the Year Award along with multiple Emmy and AP awards. Furthermore, she was also awarded by the Bay Area Women in Radio and Television the Best Daytime Newscast Award for her work at NBC in the Bay Area.

Net Worth & Salary:

The Emmy award-winning reporter Laura Cannon Garcia has a net worth of $500 thousand as of now. Likewise, she earns a decent salary of over $80 thousand from her journalism career. 

Other Facts:

Speaking of her social media accounts, she is actively present on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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