Bob DeCastro joined the FOX 11 Morning News and Good Day LA in May 2004. He came to Los Angeles from our sister station WNYW in New York city where he worked for more than 3 years.
While in the Big Apple, Bob covered a number of high-profile stories. He reported live from Ground Zero immediately after the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center.
He also covered the Anthrax Scare, the crash of American Airlines Flight 587, the Washington D.C. Area Sniper shootings, and the Space Shuttle Tragedy in Texas.
Before moving to New York, Bob was an anchor and reporter in several television markets on the West Coast. He made stops in Las Vegas, Reno, and Chico California.
Television is Bob's second career. He traveled all over the world when he was a Lieutenant on a US Navy Destroyer based in San Diego. He was deployed to the Pacific, South Pacific, Mediterranean and Persian Gulf Regions.
Bob grew up in South Carolina and graduated from Boston University.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:12:30 GMT
FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:30 AM EDT2013-05-17 06:30:19 GMT
The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
The LA County Sheriff's hate crime unit is looking into more racist graffiti found at Agoura High School. The first bout of graffiti was found last weekend and now more was found in a boys' bathroom today.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:39:56 GMT
Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California.
Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:07:38 GMT
Angelina Jolie says she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier this year because she carries a gene that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Angelina Jolie says she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier this year because she carries a gene that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Thursday, May 2 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-02 14:22:20 GMT
The prime suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl is scheduled to be arraigned this morning on 37 felony charges.
The prime suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Northridge girl is scheduled to be arraigned this morning on 37 felony charges.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:17:25 GMT
Nearly 2,000 demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles today at took part in May Day rallies aimed at pressing Congress to enact legislation ending deportations.
Nearly 2,000 demonstrators marched through downtown Los Angeles today at took part in May Day rallies aimed at pressing Congress to enact legislation ending deportations.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-04-30 18:21:46 GMT
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have shot a gunman who barricaded himself in a Boyle Heights apartment for five hours. Sgt. Michael Thomas says the standoff began at around 10:30 p.m.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have shot a gunman who barricaded himself in a Boyle Heights apartment for five hours. Sgt. Michael Thomas says the standoff began at around 10:30 p.m.
Monday, April 29 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:03:45 GMT
Millions, and possibly billions, of dollars are at stake in a civil trial starting Monday over allegations from Michael Jackson's mother that the company promoting his comeback failed to properly investigate.
Millions, and possibly billions, of dollars are at stake in a civil trial starting Monday over allegations from Michael Jackson's mother that the company promoting his comeback failed to properly investigate.
Friday, April 26 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:36:08 GMT
A burglary suspect was taken into custody today after refusing to come down from the roof of an apartment building in Venice for several hours, police said.
A burglary suspect was taken into custody today after refusing to come down from the roof of an apartment building in Venice for several hours, police said.
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