Cat Sandoval
Cat Sandoval
National Correspondent
Cat Sandoval is a Chicago-based national correspondent where she writes, produces, reports and video edits stories that impact our community. From breaking news stories like the Monterey Park Mass Shootings to serious topics like the rise of anti-Asian hate incidents to quirky pieces like environmental advocates who like dress up like mermaids, Cat stories are as diverse as she is. She is a solution-based reporter who focuses on the people and community behind the issues. Before joining Scripps News in 2017, Cat owned a boutique video production company in New York City. She also created and hosted an NBC series called “Take Back,” with the aim of dispelling stereotypes about Asian Americans. Cat is a former New York president of the Asian American Journalists Association and an avid runner.
Recent Work
Businesses, governments scaling back on drug testing
Home buying costs could soar if the US defaults
What happens to SNAP benefits if debt ceiling agreement isn't reached?
This Asian American photographer helps people see their own beauty
The meaning of this Filipino tattoo method is deeper than skin
Car payments and prices continue to rise post-pandemic
Why this TikToker says hopeful homeowners should look at Peoria, Ill.
Filipino nurses died at disproportionate rate during pandemic
Strep throat is on the rise in the US
Is outdated math setting students up for failure?
Gun violence is affecting 88% of Americans' mental health, study finds
Gun violence has become a part of America's culture
Employees prioritizing mental health with 'Bare Minimum Mondays'
Private schools review safety protocols in wake of Nashville shooting
Lowering your speed by just 5 mph could make the roads safer
A high school bank is teaching students financial literacy
St. Patrick's Day tradition: Why Chicago dyes its river green
Millions still struggling with long-term COVID symptoms
'CHIditarod' cart race raises money and awareness for food insecurity
The big red rubber boots aren't just a one-off trend
Winter is a great time to get more sleep
Millennials aren't saving as much compared to Gen X, baby boomers
Tesla recalls over 360K 'Full Self-Driving' vehicles over safety
People are using unusual exercise to shake off trauma
Lawmakers react to US shooting down suspected Chinese spy balloon
Some are getting heated over rising heating bills
Through 'Buy Nothing,' 7 million neighbors are offering a free hand
TikTok helps a Maryland dad's boating app become Apple's #1 app
Asian Americans share fears after mass shootings in California
