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American Reporter Remains Calm as Cockroach Crawls on Her During Live California Heatwave Report

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% right-leaning
Center 1Right 2

By ערוץ 7

First reported by Now 14 · Jul 15, 2026

What happened

KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff calmly continued a live heatwave report in Southern California despite a cockroach crawling on her. The viral video earned praise for her professionalism and sparked political commentary in Los Angeles.

  • 01KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff remained composed as a cockroach crawled on her during a live heatwave report.
  • 02The insect moved across her body and microphone before flying away, unnoticed until after the broadcast.
  • 03Colleagues praised her professionalism and calmness on the KTLA morning show the next day.
  • 04Menitoff consciously chose not to react to the cockroach to complete her live report.
  • 05The viral video highlighted the heatwave's impact, noting cockroaches are drawn to heat and camera lights.
  • 06The clip prompted political remarks in Los Angeles, linking the incident to local district conditions.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsKTLA, City Council
PlacesSherman Oaks, Southern California, Los Angeles

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
American Reporter Remains Calm as Cockroach Crawls on Her During Live California Heatwave Report
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 16, 2026
KTLA Reporter Maintains Composure as Large Cockroach Lands on Her During Live Heatwave Report
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 15, 2026
KTLA Reporter Maintains Composure as Large Cockroach Climbs on Her During Live Broadcast

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