David Ono
David joined ABC7 in 1996 and during that time has witnessed history worldwide, covering Hurricane Katrina, Haiti's earthquake and Japan's tsunami. He traveled across Europe and Asia chronicling brave acts of the Nisei soldier from World War II.
Ono has attended two royal weddings: Prince William's in London in 2011 and Prince Harry's in Windsor in 2018. He's tracked drug runners through Central America and reported live from Boston after the tragic marathon bombing. He's covered terrorism from Paris not only in 2015 as the historic city was cripple with fear, but also in 2002 after a plot was foiled to bring down the Eiffel Tower.
Ono has trained with the FBI, the elite Los Angeles sheriff's SWAT team, ICE and the Los Angeles Port Police. He has been invited to the White House by President Barack Obama three times: Twice for exclusive one-on-one interviews, and once to make a speech about inclusion in America. David has extensively covered the Pope. He witnessed white smoke at the Vatican twice - in 2005 for the selection of Pope Benedict the 16th and 2013 for the selection of Pope Francis. He also covered Francis' historic visit to the United States in 2015 and his visit to Mexico in 2016.
David has produced multiple award-winning documentaries, two of which have made their way to the Smithsonian Institution.
David has won 12 Edward R. Murrow awards, 31 Emmys, 2 RTDNA National Unity Awards, 6 AAJA National Journalism Awards, and was honored with the Distinguished Journalist Award by the Society of Professional Journalists. He has also received both the journalist of the year as well as the lifetime achievement award by the LA Press Club.
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David's Stories
A look back at the day Francis was elected pope
Here's a look back at how crowds at St. Peter's Square celebrated on the day Pope Francis was elected as the 266th pope.
What 'Conclave' the movie gets right about the process of choosing a new pope
The Oscar-winning movie "Conclave" has allowed us to at least envision the secretive process of electing a new pope. But how accurate is the movie?
Retired archbishop of LA selected to play special role in Pope Francis' funeral ceremony
Cardinal Roger Mahony will be one of the last people to ever see the face of Pope Francis. He believes he was chosen because he is the oldest cardinal in attendance.
A look at the ramped up security measures at Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
The public mourning period presents a major security challenge: how to accommodate all the people who want to see the pope - and at the same time - keep them safe.
Mujer de Glendale rinde últimos respetos al papa Francisco tras encuentro en Pascua
Residente de Glendale fue una de los miles de personas que presentaron sus últimos respetos al Papa Francisco en la Ciudad del Vaticano.
Glendale woman pays final respects to Pope Francis days after encounter during Easter celebration
A Glendale was among the thousands paying their final respects to Pope Francis in Vatican City, days after she encountered him during an Easter celebration.
ABC7's David Ono reports from Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis' funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, and ABC7 is in Rome following the latest updates.
Dodgers' Japan relationship stretches back to team's 1955 World Series win. Here's a closer look
After winning their first World Series in 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers traveled to Japan for a series of exhibition games. Two years later, they moved to Los Angeles.
Councilmember Rodriguez 'outraged' over Crowley's firing as LAFD chief
Los Angeles Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said she was "incredibly outraged and disappointed" in Mayor Bass' firing of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley.