Paula Lopez, a former anchor at KCAL9, has been reported missing.

Lopez, who currently anchors the 11 p.m. news for KEYT in Santa Barbara was reported missing Wednesday morning, according to the station.

KEYT’s General Manager Mark Danielson wrote in a statement, “This morning we learned that a beloved member of the KEYT family, Paula Lopez has gone missing. We have been in touch with her family and know they, as well as local authorities, are doing everything possible to find her safe and sound. It is clearly a difficult time for her family and our own family at KEYT. All of us at KEYT stand ready to assist in any way we can. For now, on behalf of KEYT and NPG of California our thoughts and prayers are extended to Paula as well as her family and those searching to find her. We hope for her safe and speedy return.”

 

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