Cristina Gonzalez is a bilingual digital editor for NBCUniversal Local.
She leads regional coverage across Telemundo’s West markets in California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado, producing original reporting and supporting breaking news.
She covers national and international breaking news, as well as human interest and financial stories.
She is based in South Florida.
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Grocery budgets feel harder to stick to as prices rise. These strategies can help you save
Consumer Reports explains why cutting grocery costs isn’t about keeping certain items out of your cart, but about preparing before you head to the store.
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Where's my tax refund? Here's how long it could take to see your money after filing
Eager to find out when your tax return refunds will hit your bank account? Here’s when you might expect to receive it and how to track the status.
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100-foot tunnel, secret bunker discovered at Northern California home
Authorities in Northern California say they found AR-15-style assault rifles, other firearms and ammunition in a secret bunker.
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Social Security checks go out this week. Here are the changes for 2026
If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.
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What is Chagas disease, transmitted by ‘kissing bugs', spreading in the U.S.
Here is what you need to know about the causes of Chagas disease, the symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.
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FIFA World Cup: How to enter first lottery for tickets
Soccer fans this week can officially enter a drawing for a chance to purchase FIFA World Cup 26 tickets.
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FIFA announces World Cup ticket prices and sale dates
The first phase of 2026 World Cup ticket sales begin Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. ET, with exclusive initial access for Visa cardholders.
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Yolanda Saldívar denied parole 30 years after murdering Selena
Three decades after the murder of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez shocked the nation, the woman who killed her will remain in a Texas prison.
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New Era Texas Rangers cap yanked off shelves after Spanish slur spotted, shared online
A new Texas Rangers cap caught fire on social media, but not for the reason designers probably hoped.
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FEMA has run out of money in the middle of hurricane season. Here's what that means
History seems to be repeating itself: FEMA exhausted its funds right before Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend a year ago.
