Alexa Mae Asperin
Alexa joined the FOX 11 Digital Team in March 2022. Born and raised in Ventura County, she is happy to be home covering local issues and topics. Before returning to Southern California, Alexa reported in the Bay Area and Southern Colorado. She received her master’s degree in journalism from New York University and attended St. John’s University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and criminal justice. Her work has appeared on ABC News, CBS News, Yahoo News, and in the New York Times. She lives in Los Angeles.
The latest from Alexa Mae Asperin
Jenni Rivera's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized just two weeks after unveiling
Officials with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce also confirmed the star honoring fellow Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla Perez was also vandalized.
Taco Bell opening 'retirement community' in California
Say hello to The Cantinas, where "everyone can live like a retiree," according to Taco Bell.
United Airlines plane loses wheel during takeoff at LAX
A United Airlines jet lost a wheel while taking off in Los Angeles Monday, months after a similar incident happened to a United plane that took off from San Francisco.
Santa Monica beach brawl: Police ask public for help as new details revealed
Police said Efigenio Tacuba approached a group at the beach and sexually battered several women, prompting the fight.
El Pollo Loco's 'crazy' drive-thru prices send woman home
Restaurants including In-N-Out, McDonald's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Burger King have all raised menu prices to offset the labor costs after California increased the minimum wage for fast food workers back in April.
51 arrested in cargo, auto theft bust in Southern California
In addition, approximately $8 million worth of stolen cargo was recovered, along with 20 rifles and handguns and 425 lbs. of meth.
Boat gets stuck in Sepulveda Tunnel near LAX
All affected lanes were shut down temporarily as LAX police officers maneuvered the boat in reverse to guide it back onto the highway.
This is California's best fried chicken spot, according to Yelp
Yelp just released its list of top fried chicken spots in each U.S. state, and the Golden State's favorite chicken is found right here in Southern California.
Kirk Cameron leaves California 'for safety and security': report
Kirk Cameron said there are "a lot of California refugees" that have joined him in his new state, nicknamed the "Hollywood of the South."
Nearly half a ton of illegal fireworks seized in Riverside County
Police arrested 23-year-old Vincent Lozano III of Riverside after recovering illegal fireworks and other "destructive devices" at his home.