Last Updated on February 11, 2026 by Author
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Vanessa Paz Biography
Vanessa Paz is an American working in the field of journalism as a meteorologist, traffic anchor, and reporter for KFMB CBS 8 News. Before joining the station in July 2025, she worked at ABC 10 News as a weekday morning meteorologist.
Vanessa Paz Height
Paz stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Vanessa Paz Age
Paz was born on February 5th, but has yet to reveal her birth year; thus, her age is unknown. She annually celebrates her birthday on February 5th, as suggested by her bio on X, captioned “Born February 5.”
Personal Life
Vanessa Paz Relatives and Family
Paz has Hispanic and Filipino ancestry, but keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Vanessa Paz Spouse and Children
Paz tied the knot with Sean on April 8, 2019, as suggested by his Instagram post on April 8, 2019, captioned “Feeling like the luckiest man today!…” Sean celebrates his birthday on May 5th as suggested by her Instagram post on May 5, 2020, captioned “😜 My best friend.. my husband.. my person.. I love you beyond words.. HBD!🎉…” The couple has a dog named Charlie. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, travelling, pilates, and expanding her vinyl record collection.
Vanessa Paz Education
Paz received her diploma from Hilltop High before enrolling at Southwestern Community College District. She later transferred to California State University, Los Angeles, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. She then joined Mississippi State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science.
Professional Life
Vanessa Paz Career
Paz works as a meteorologist, traffic anchor, and reporter for KFMB CBS 8. In this capacity, she delivers the latest weather and traffic news on weekday mornings. She has forecasting expertise and a passion for storytelling, all while building connections with her audience.
Before joining KFMB CBS 8, Paz worked at ABC 10 as a weekday morning meteorologist. The San Diego native worked across the Pacific Northwest in KGW, the NBC-affiliate station in Portland, Oregon, before returning to her hometown. There, she covered major stories such as Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to the Moda Center and community protests. In addition, she covered evolving weather patterns,” from the Cascades to the coast.
Besides her passion for storytelling, Paz is a strong advocate for animal welfare and actively volunteers with the Surfrider Foundation. Proud of her Hispanic and Filipino roots, she is devoted to providing uplifting stories from these communities
Vanessa Paz Net Worth
Paz has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist and meteorologist.
Vanessa Paz Salary
Paz receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a traffic anchor, reporter, and meteorologist.
Vanessa Paz Social Media
Paz has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 3.5K on Facebook, over 5.8K on Instagram, and over 3K on X.
