Cat reunited with homeowner 2 months after Palisades Fire
After surviving for two months alone in the wreckage of the Palisades Fire, Aggie the cat's harrowing crusade to find her family has finally ended.
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Alys Martinez is a multi-media journalist and reporter at CBS LA. She joined the team in 2024. During the week, she shoots, writes, and edits a wide range of stories, from crime to immigration and human interest. During the weekends, you will find her reporting for CBS LA Weekend Mornings.
With more than a decade of news experience, Alys has provided in depth-coverage of some of the biggest news stories, including the Thomas Fire, Montecito Mudslides, and the Eaton and Palisades Fires. In 2018, Alys was a part of Emmy-award-winning coverage of the Thomas Fire.
Alys's journalism career began at the assignment desk at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara where she worked her way up to become the morning anchor.
Alys was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She earned a degree in Spanish from UC Santa Barbara and has used her bilingual skills throughout her career.
After surviving for two months alone in the wreckage of the Palisades Fire, Aggie the cat's harrowing crusade to find her family has finally ended.
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