Olivia Sandusky
Anchor
Olivia started working at NBC Palm Springs at the beginning of 2020 and is so thankful to call the Coachella Valley home.
Background
Olivia Sandusky is an Emmy award-winning news anchor. As a Southern California native, she enjoys reporting on issues that are important to the communities she grew up in. Olivia was a division one softball player at the University of San Diego, and earned a Master's degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California.
Experience
Prior to working for NBC Palm Springs, Olivia worked as a freelance reporter for the Associated Press covering the Dodgers. She also had the opportunity to work for the Olympic Broadcast Company to cover the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang. Olivia then went on to work for KETK news in Tyler, Texas as an anchor and Morning reporter.
Recent Stories
Tribes of the Coachella Valley: Culture, Tradition and Resilience
For the first time, all Native American Tribes of the Coachella Valley come together in one report. Tribal leaders share stories about the culture and traditions that have been a part of their story for thousands of years. In this 45-minute special, Olivia Sandusky shares about the Cahuilla and Chemehuevi Tribes who were the original inhabitants of the Coachella Valley.
Welcome to Slowjamastan
Welcome to Imperial County's only micronation, Slowjamastan. Led by the Sultan and the Chief Border Agent, this attraction features fun, good music and no crocs!
Restoring the Salton Sea: Part I
An in-depth look at lithium, wetlands and the 10-year plan
Restoring the Salton Sea: Part II
Learn more about local wildlife and how the Salton Sea affects the health of local residents.
Let's Connect!
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