Vera Jimenez Biography

Vera Jimenez is an American meteorologist working at KTLA 5 as a meteorologist for the KTLA 5 News at 6, 6:30, 10, and 11 on weeknights.

Vera Jimenez Career

Jimenez began broadcasting during her time at SACC. She interned in Orange at KIK-FM and then got a job for Shadow Broadcasting generating traffic. At KFWB-AM, she landed a fill-in job doing traffic overnight. While at KNX-AM, where she was an airborne traffic reporter, the best learning opportunity arrived.

Eventually, Vera got an opportunity to work on News, first for KABC-TV and then for KCBS-TV, both here in Los Angeles. While at KCBS-TV, Vera returned to school to study Mississippi State meteorology, receiving her certificate in August 2009. Two Emmys, three Golden Mikes, and three Golden Pylons were won by Vera. She went to high school in Bolsa Grande and to Santa Ana Community College. She later studied religious studies at Cal State Long Beach, where she graduated with honors.

Vera Jimenez Age

She was born on December 5, 1965, in Mexico. She celebrates her birthday on 5 December every year. Jimenez is 58 years old.

Vera Jimenez Height

Jimenez stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Vera Jimenez Family

Jimenez was born in Mexico and moved to Southern California when she was 3. She is the last born of five siblings. Most of her family still lives in Garden Grove. She has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents.

Vera Jimenez Husband

Vera is married to Brian Herlihy. The couple married in 2012. They are co-owners of the Hermosa Beach Fish Shop and are Real Estate Investors. However, it is not known whether the couple has been blessed with any children.

Vera Jimenez Net Worth

Vera has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned throughout her career as a meteorologist.

Vera Jimenez Salary

Jimenez earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Vera Jimenez Restaurant

Vera and her husband co-owned a restaurant, The Hermosa Beach Fish Shop on Pier Avenue. They closed it in 2019 after more than five years in business. There was no specific reason given why the owners chose to close.

The restaurant opened in 2014, on upper Pier Avenue in the Vons shopping plaza. The walk-up counter and the wide range of fresh fish that could be made into a taco, a dish, or salad made the restaurant a favorite for a fast, but delicious lunch or dinner for locals.

Vera Jimenez KTLA 5 News

Jimenez works at KTLA 5 News where she works alongside other famous KTLA 5 News anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Ellina Abovian
2. Frank Buckley
3. Liberté Chan
4. Kaj Goldberg
5. Jennifer Gould
6. Steve Hartman
7. Kirk Hawkins
8. Doug Kolk
9. Mark Kriski
10. Tim Lynn
11. Brian Webb
12. Christina Pascucci
13. Lu Parker

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