Regina Yurrita Joins FOX 5 DC News Team

The former San Diego reporter is excited to cover the DMV area

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Regina Yurrita, a reporter originally from Los Angeles, has joined the FOX 5 DC news team. Yurrita previously worked in San Diego, where she covered stories related to the southern border, including the end of Title 42. She has also reported on breaking news and crime in the San Diego area. Yurrita is looking forward to getting to know her new colleagues and the community in the DMV region.

Why it matters

Yurrita's move to the nation's capital brings a reporter with experience covering major national issues like immigration and border policy. Her background reporting on breaking news and crime will also be valuable in her new role covering the DMV area.

The details

Regina Yurrita started her career in journalism during the pandemic, reporting on stories affecting farm laborers in Palm Springs. She then moved to San Diego, where she focused on covering issues related to the southern border, including the end of Title 42. Yurrita also served as an early morning news reporter, covering breaking news and crime in the San Diego area. Now, Yurrita has joined the FOX 5 DC news team and is excited to get to know her new colleagues and the community in the DMV region.

  • Yurrita recently moved from San Diego to Washington, D.C. to join the FOX 5 DC news team.
  • Prior to moving to D.C., Yurrita worked as a reporter in San Diego, where she covered stories related to the southern border and the end of Title 42.

The players

Regina Yurrita

An evening reporter for FOX 5 DC who previously worked as a reporter in San Diego, covering issues related to the southern border and breaking news.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Regina Yurrita (fox5dc.com)

The takeaway

Yurrita's move to the nation's capital brings a reporter with experience covering major national issues like immigration and border policy, as well as breaking news and crime, to the FOX 5 DC news team.