Bianca Beltrán joined NBC10 Boston, NECN and Telemundo Boston in January 2022 as a bilingual reporter.
Bianca has served English and Spanish-speaking communities in Kansas City, Missouri (KMBC), Salinas, California (KSBW), and at Univision-affiliate stations (KPMR and KSMS) along California's Central Coast. While at KSBW, she also anchored the weekend morning show.
She has reported on major events across the country — from wildfires in California to destructive storms in the Midwest — and received an Emmy nomination for her coverage of the 2020 protests against police brutality. She is passionate about probing difficult issues, such as incarceration and immigration. Through her reporting, she endeavors to bring attention to the most serious challenges we face — along with their potential solutions.
Bianca grew up among the strawberry fields of Oxnard, California. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in film and media studies.
She enjoys exploring new hobbies and learning niche skills. She has two cats who are an endless source of entertainment and affection.
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Paris Olympics begin in 100 days, and athletes are excited
Olympic and Paralympic athletes from New England joined dozens of Team USA members from across the country in New York Wednesday to celebrate being 100 days way from the Paris Olympics this week. The athletes participated in the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee media summit in Times Square. We spoke with Olympic sprinter and two-time medalist Gabby Thomas about…
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Former Northeastern University admissions counselor pleads guilty to child porn charges
A former Northeastern University admissions counselor pleaded guilty to child pornography charges, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. Beau Christopher Benson, of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, pleaded guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material obtained via Zoom chat rooms, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Benson is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. He was arrested in November 2023. Benson took part...
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Westborough school bus driver arrested with students on board
A bus driver was arrested Thursday morning in the middle of her route in Westborough, Massachusetts, for allegedly driving drunk with students on board. Westborough Superintendent Amber Bock said in a letter to the school community that she was saddened and frustrated to have to share that the Bus 8 driver was arrested Thursday morning at Park Village. She confirmed…
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Boston officials, residents discuss plan for Fort Point shelter at community meeting
The coffee hours hosted by Boston’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions or share concerns. Friday, most of the questions from residents in South Boston had to do with the plans to open a safety net shelter for homeless and migrant families in the Fort Point neighborhood. A spokesperson for the Unitarian...
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Police arrest suspected armed robber who cased 2 stores in Boston's Back Bay
Authorities arrested a man in connection to two armed robberies in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood this week. Boston Police say they arrested 61-year-old David Joseph Laffey in the area of Island Street and Melnea Cass Blvd. Police said the first armed robbery occurred around 5 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of 470 Commonwealth Avenue, the listed address for Bluemoon…
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Violence, behavioral issues continue to plague Brockton schools
For weeks, educators have spoken up about violence and other behavioral issues in Brockton schools. Thursday night, they had the ear of state lawmakers at a community meeting. “It’s very concerning and we want to make sure that the students and the teachers and the educators have a safe learning environment to teach these kids,” said Sen. Michael Brady,...
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While storm has shifted, Mass. still feeling impacts of nor'easter: WATCH LIVE
As a nor’easter hits Massachusetts Tuesday, the Bay State is bracing for impacts of the storm, with chances of high wind, coastal flooding and snow.
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Teen arrested on murder charge in killing of father, ex-Boston Children's Museum employee
A 17-year-old has been arrested on a murder charge in the killing of his father at a Sharon, Massachusetts, home in November, prosecutors said Friday. Lucas Larson, who’s been hospitalized since his father, Brad Larson, was found dead on Nov. 2 at the home on Deerfield Road, appeared in Norfolk Superior Court Friday afternoon and was ordered held without bail…
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MBTA proposes expanding reduced fare program for low-income riders
The MBTA plans to offer half-priced fares for more low-income riders later this year. The proposal was heard by the Board of Directors Thursday which could benefit an estimated 60,000 riders. The agency’s existing reduced fare program benefits some students, seniors over 65, people with disabilities and young adults with low income. This proposal would expand eligibility to include individuals…
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Harvard seeks dismissal of families lawsuits in body parts theft scandal
Lawyers for Harvard University were in a Boston court Friday arguing that a judge should dismiss lawsuits filed against the school by families of anatomical donors who may have had body parts stolen from the Harvard Medical School morgue.
