Leticia Juarez
Leticia grew up in San Bernardino and graduated from Cajon High School. Leticia holds a bachelor's degree in international political science with a specialization in business from UCLA.
Leticia began her career as an intern at a cable station in Palmdale but quickly transitioned to general assignment reporter. She reported on the kidnapping of two Antelope Valley teens, which launched the state's first Amber Alert. In 2003, she was hired as a producer/general assignment reporter for KMIR-TV in Palm Springs. During her tenure, Leticia reported on the California wildfires in which her own family's home had to be evacuated. She joined KERO-TV in Bakersfield in 2005 as a general assignment reporter.
Leticia left California in 2007 and headed to Houston, Texas as a morning reporter for KHOU-TV. In September 2008, Leticia covered Hurricane Ike as it hit the Bayou City. In the aftermath of Ike she filed stories on the search for the missing and the recovery efforts. She joined KIAH-TV in 2009. Leticia's reporting on the Gulf oil spill from Louisiana earned her a Lone Star Emmy Award for her series on "First Eyes on the Black Tide."
Leticia is excited to be back in California and reporting in her hometown. She enjoys travelling, cooking up her mother's enchiladas and trying out new restaurants with her husband.
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Leticia's Stories
Beaumont offering businesses an incentive to revitalize its historic downtown
The city of Beaumont is making a push to attract more businesses to its downtown area. Here's what to know about the plan.
South Orange County residents decry proposal to build battery storage facility
A battle is brewing in south Orange County over a proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano.
State parole board rescinds early parole for convicted rapist from Moreno Valley
The state Board of Parole Hearings rescinded an earlier decision Wednesday recommending parole for a 68-year-old rapist from Moreno Valley who was sentenced to 170 years in prison in 1994.
Rancho Cucamonga mother of 4 gifted new car thanks to 'Recycled Rides' program
Annette Gamez is now the proud owner of a refurbished 2018 Volkswagen Jetta thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program. She said she applied for the vehicle while she was waiting to deliver her baby!
Riverside confiscates over 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks at home
Riverside officials confiscated enough illegal fireworks from one home to generate massive explosions like those that destroyed neighborhoods in South Los Angeles and Ontario in 2021.
Junta de Cal OSHA aprueba protecciones contra el calor en interiores para trabajadores
El calor del verano está aumentando y para muchos trabajadores del sur de California puede ser una época del año miserable.
Cal OSHA board passes indoor heat protections for workers
Workers in places like warehouses and kitchens where temperatures can rise to uncomfortable levels are getting new protections thanks to Cal OSHA.
Amazon fined $5.9 million for allegedly violating California's warehouse quota law
Amazon was fined $5.9 million for allegedly not providing workers at its Moreno Valley and Redlands warehouses with written work quotas.
Hikers rescued by helicopter after woman collapses from dehydration near Salton Sea
The hiking couple had run out of water as temperatures were climbing and the woman collapsed from dehydration.
World War II veterans recall their service during D-Day celebration
World War II veterans attend a D-Day celebration at the museum operated by the Commemorative Air Force, Inland Empire Wing